Barb van Ingen

Barb van Ingen is an associate faculty member in Education & Technology at Concordia University of Edmonton, serving as Vice-President of Student Life and Learning. She holds senior leadership roles including membership in the President’s Executive Council and leads the student services team. Her research focuses on mental health, cyberbullying prevention, and wellness, supported by mixed-methodology studies. She co-chairs the Interdisciplinary Research Cluster on Wellness at her institution.

• Education:
• PhD in Counselling Psychology, Northcentral University (2014)
• MA in Counselling Psychology, City University of Seattle (2003)
• Bachelor of Education, Concordia University College of Alberta (1998)
• Bachelor of Arts, Concordia College (1995)

Dr. van Ingen has over 20 years of post-secondary experience spanning teaching, academic leadership, and administrative roles. Her career includes serving as campus psychologist, director of Student Life and Learning, and dean of students. She maintains licensure as a registered psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists (since 2004) and contributes to non-profit organizations. Her interdisciplinary work bridges educational practice, psychological research, and institutional policy.

Her advisory and grant engagement includes supervision of provisional psychologists and master’s practicum students. She has presented research findings nationally and internationally, emphasizing practical applications of wellness frameworks in educational settings.