We’re excited to announce The Mindset Speaker Series – conversations on the public recognition of student learning.
In this speaker series, you will hear from leaders in research, innovation, deployment, and technology who will cover three topics we recognize as foundational to informing a holistic and career-ready ecosystem – including:
– employer partnerships with campuses and students,
– change management on your campus, and,
– turning theory into effective practice.
Orbis will be hosting the first installment of The Mindset Speaker Series this June 16th, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (EST).
Join us for “Employer/Campus Partnerships for Advancing Comprehensive Student Learning,” led by guest speaker Fiona Deller, Chief Operating Officer, Future Skills Centre.
You can register for this event HERE and learn more about Fiona Deller below.
This event is open to the public. Unlike other Orbis events, you do not have to be an Orbis campus partner to attend. Please feel free to invite anyone you feel can benefit from listening.

“A seasoned specialist in education policy and initiatives, Fiona Deller has spent much of her career conducting research and evaluation, creating and designing programs related to student equity, educational pathways, teaching and learning, and skills development. She brings her strong experience of operational development to her role as Future Skills Centre’s Chief Operating Officer (COO).
As a member of the executive management team, Fiona plays an essential role in bringing to life FSC’s strategy to strengthen Canada’s skills development ecosystem. She oversees FSC’s day-to-day activities, plans and procedures, and will lead the operations as the Centre continues fostering new approaches to skills development and job training.
Fiona has a background in stakeholder and government relations and strategic operations at a variety of different government agencies. Most recently, she was the senior executive director at the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) and prior to this held a senior management position with the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC). She has also worked for the Ontario and federal governments. Additionally, Fiona taught program evaluation and performance measurement for 8 years at Ryerson University. Fiona is passionate about designing practical solutions that meet students’ needs, and creating an accessible, user-friendly educational ecosystem.“