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Kyleen Myrah is a Professor of Business at Okanagan College's Okanagan School of Business, where she has taught management and social entrepreneurship for over 24 years. She also serves as President of KyCo Management, a corporate training company specializing in leadership development and strategic planning.
Her educational background includes a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership & Policy from the University of British Columbia (2004), a Master of Public Administration from Dalhousie University (1994), and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Queen's University (1991). She holds the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and certifications in Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0) and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
Dr. Myrah's research centers on social entrepreneurship, non-profit management, and corporate social responsibility, with significant extensions into homelessness research through the Kelowna Homelessness Research Collaborative (KHRC). Her work emphasizes service learning, mentorship, and allyship in research, particularly focusing on vulnerabilities to homelessness and community-based solutions.
Her publication record shows a clear trajectory from theoretical frameworks in social entrepreneurship to applied case studies addressing real-world challenges like homelessness and pandemic response. The majority of her recent work employs the case research method, often co-authored with community partners and students, demonstrating practical applications of business education for social impact.
- Curtis Tate Finalist Award (2022) for homelessness governance case
- Gold Medal Case Award (2020) for pandemic-era homelessness research
- ACCC Silver Teaching Excellence Award (2012)
- Multiple case writing awards from NACRA and ASAC
- Outstanding Reviewer recognition from major academic associations
As an educator, she has supervised MBA consulting projects at Royal Roads University and served as Faculty Advisor for Enactus Okanagan College since 2006, guiding students to national awards. Her research has secured significant funding including SSHRC Partnership Development Grants ($177,900), Vancouver Foundation awards ($19,917), and Eminence UBC Okanagan Cluster funding ($580,230) for homelessness research.
She co-founded the Kelowna Homelessness Research Collaborative (KHRC) in 2019 and serves on its founding team, driving initiatives like the Allyship in Research Toolkit and vulnerability studies. Her work integrates community engagement with academic rigor through the Lived Experience Circle on Homelessness.
