Welcome

List of 8 members.

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  Greg Stevenson 

  Executive Director Advancement & Community Engagement

  250-743-6487

  Bio

  Greg was born in Sherbrooke, QC and attended Bishop’s College School, an independent school with similar roots as Shawnigan, and McGill University.
  
  Where he completed his Bachelor of Commerce with distinction and competed as a championship Varsity rower before moving to Vancouver Island to train with the national rowing team. A two-time Olympian, Greg represented Canada at the 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta Games and subsequently worked in amateur sport fundraising as VP Corporate Development for Foundation 2000Plus. Concurrently volunteering in the public school system near Victoria, BC, Greg worked with his wife Corinna to develop sport and outdoor education programs with a focus on youth at risk. Together, they went on to establish the Outreach Adventure Society and CanAdventure Education Ltd, organizations that engaged hundreds of struggling youth in healthy outdoor pursuits, experiential education, and life choices while maintaining progress toward graduation. Through his work and Corinna's Métis heritage, Greg has become a passionate Indigenous ally, environmentalist, and advocate for cultural awareness, respect, and diversity.
  
  

  In 2013, as their son Dakota reached high school age, the Stevensons returned to Bishop’s College School, where Greg took up the Director of Advancement role. Missing the beauty of their Vancouver Island home, however, they transferred to Shawnigan Lake School in 2017, where Greg now serves as Executive Director of Advancement & Community Engagement.
  
  Greg is eager to connect those that are passionate about Shawnigan with the exciting plans in place for the School. A deep believer in the positive impact that philanthropy can have on future generations, he is eager to support the development of Shawnigan’s programs, scholarships and financial assistance, endowment, and beautiful campus through the support and contributions of so many in the School community.
  
  Please reach out to Greg if you would like to learn more about Shawnigan’s ambitious plans, and how you can get involved: gstevenson@shawnigan.ca or 250-743-6487.
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  Sara Blair 

  Director of Stewardship & Community Partnerships

  250-743-6206

  Bio

  Sara studied at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, one of Canada's leading art institutions and a community devoted to excellence, innovation and research. She worked in the design sector for over a decade leading projects on brand management, strategy and growth. Recently, she attended the Said Business School, at Oxford University, UK, an internationally-renowned institution and the oldest university in the English-speaking world, where she pursued Women’s Leadership Development. She currently works as the Director of Stewardship and Community Partnerships at Shawnigan Lake School, one of the foremost co-educational boarding schools in Canada, serving a critical role in three specialized capacities, including leading the School’s Community Outreach Program, stewarding and managing relationships with key donors and focusing on developing and growing the endowment through scholarship development and stewardship. Previously, Sara attended Brentwood College School, a co-educational university preparatory boarding school on Vancouver Island. Currently, she serves on a non-profit Board and sits on various advisory committees. Sara is a proud mother of two daughters and is an aspiring athlete, often found running or cycling while enjoying the beautiful nature on Vancouver Island, Canada.
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  Rhodri Samuel 

  Senior Master & Director of Alumni Relations

  250-743-6229

  Bio

  Originally from a coal mining village in Wales, Rhodri completed his undergraduate degree at Cardiff University, Wales, and his post graduate teaching degree at Exeter University, England. He taught biology and chemistry in England and in Wales.

   

  Rhod moved to Canada in 1984. His first eight years in Canada were at St Michael's University School, Victoria, where he was a housemaster and a science teacher. Rhod and his family came to Shawnigan in 1993 where he very happily ran Ripley's House for 17 years. During his tenure at Ripley's, he taught science and ran the rugby program. After house directing he moved into administration where he oversaw tone and discipline at the school. Rhod is now involved with the gap and intern program, Alumni Relations and Admissions. He is married to his childhood sweetheart Gaynor, who runs the Admissions team at the school. They have two sons, Dafydd (Ripley's '08) and Owain (Ripley's '09). In his spare time, Rhod enjoys hiking and pottering around the garden.
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  Hilary Abbott 

  Advancement Associate

  250-743-6236

  Bio

  Hilary recently returned to the Advancement Office at Shawnigan after a 20-year hiatus. During those intervening years, Hilary, along with wife Patty, created a successful artisan cheese-making facility with two separate retail outlets in Cowichan Bay and Victoria. Now that he's back, Hilary is excited by the opportunity to grow the Legacy Gift program at Shawnigan. He looks forward to engaging those who will consider making a legacy gift that will enable future deserving students to attend Shawnigan, regardless of means.
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  Harriet Klumper 

  250-743-6267

  Bio

  Harriet Klumper (née Guard) grew up in Vancouver and attended Shawnigan from Grades 10 to 12, where she participated in basketball and musical; was Head of House, Prefect and Deputy Head of School; but above all loved spending time with the girls of Renfrew House. Upon graduating in 2009, Harriet attended Carleton University in Ottawa to earn her Bachelor of Humanities degree, and her passion for this program earned her a position working in undergraduate recruitment. After meeting her husband Kyle in Ontario, they relocated back to British Columbia in 2015. Knowing her strong connection to independent schools, and skills in recruitment from her time in university, she worked at both Crofton House and Collingwood Schools in admissions where she thrived connecting with others over a shared love of these institutions. Harriet also completed her Leadership in Enrollment Management Certificate through USC Rossier School of Education. When the opportunity arose to return to Shawnigan as Advancement Associate, Harriet was thrilled at the chance to give back to her school and connect with fellow alumni and supporters. Her family, including her twin boys Benjamin and Theodore, subsequently relocated to Cobble Hill to re-immerse themselves in the Shawnigan community. Harriet looks forward to reconnecting with fellow alumni and is always available for a chat about all things Shawnigan or otherwise!
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  Kevin Cooper 

  Director of Hockey; Head Hockey Coach Prep, External Relations Associate

  250-743-6246
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  Gemma Atkinson 

  Database Manager

  250-743-0498

  Bio

  Born and raised in New Zealand, Gemma is a proud New Zealand Maori.  She relocated to Shawnigan Lake with her wife Carly in 2016 to be a part of the first Female Hockey Team. Gemma and Carly are Assistant House Directors for Ripley's house. Gemma is also the SOGI regional lead, a member of Shawnigan's Be A Jedi committee and the preschool liaison. In her free time Gemma enjoys chasing her young sons, Charlie and Joshua, hiking, exploring BC and spending as much time as she can with her family and friends.
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  Jeannie Brown 

  Administrative Assistant

  250-743-6235

  Bio

  Jeannie was born and raised on Salt Spring Island and, after many years of city life, she and her family answered the call of the islands and returned to the region. During her career she has worked in administrative roles in many industries. Jeannie's post-secondary education is in human resources, intercultural studies and marketing. In her spare time she enjoys travelling with her family, puttering in her garden and reading.