About
Robbie Purewall serves as a Sessional Instructor in the Department of Leadership & People Management at University Canada West, teaching graduate courses including Talent Management (HRMT 622), Leadership in a Global Context (MGMT 601), and Change Management (MGMT 622). He is completing his Doctor of Education at the University of British Columbia, researching anti-racism frameworks for racially and culturally diverse classrooms.
His academic credentials include a Doctor of Education (in progress) and Master of Education from UBC, alongside a Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Arts, and Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management from Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Professional certifications encompass Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) with 10+ years standing and BC teaching certification for K-12 education.
- EdD (in progress), University of British Columbia
- MEd, University of British Columbia
- BEd, University of British Columbia
- BA, University of British Columbia
- Post Baccalaureate Diploma in HR Management, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- CPHR certification
Purewall's research investigates Anti-Racism, Critical Multiculturalism, and Educational Leadership within K-12 settings, emphasizing practical strategies for educators in diverse classrooms. His work bridges Human Resources Best Practices with Organizational Development to address systemic inequities in educational institutions.
Scholarly output centers on community-school engagement models, exemplified by his 2015 UBC publication analyzing collaborative frameworks in urban education. This research demonstrates consistent focus on intersectional approaches to leadership, multicultural education, and institutional policy reform.
With over 10 years of organizational leadership experience during rapid growth phases, Purewall advises management on HR protocols and leadership optimization. He operates an independent Educational and Human Resource Management Consulting firm, delivering tailored solutions for organizational development, performance management, and team effectiveness.
