Originally from the Maritimes, Shawna Garrett has held registrarial and enrolment services positions at Acadia University, NSCAD University, College of the North Atlantic – Qatar, and Mount Allison University. She has also worked as a superintendent, principal, and dean at international schools in Japan and China. Shawna holds degrees from the University of Prince Edward Island and Acadia University and is currently a Ph.D. Candidate in educational studies through Nova Scotia’s inter-university doctoral program. Shawna has been the President and CEO of EduNova since September 2022. She was a member of EduNova’s founding board back in 2004 and has volunteered in a variety of capacities with the organization since its inception.