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Cindy Heitman named CNC’s new president and CEO

Jul 26, 2023 | 2:41 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — A familiar face has been named new president and CEO at the College of New Caledonia (CNC).

It’s former superintendent of schools in School District 57 Cindy Heitman . She starts her new job on November 17, 2023.

Heitman brings 28 years of educational leadership to CNC.

“CNC’s board of governors looks forward to working with Ms. Heitman. We are confident she has the leadership capacity to address CNC’s immediate future needs, while seeking innovative opportunities for students,” said Shobha Sharma, chair of CNC’s board.

“Ms. Heitman is a proven, high-quality leader. Her expertise and skills will lead the CNC community into the future of post-secondary education,” said Dr. Dennis Johnson, CNC’s president and CEO.

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CNC’s board of governors appointed a president search committee in February 2023 to conduct an executive search after Dr. Johnson announced plans to retire at the end of the calendar year.

Heitman is a resident of Prince George. She holds a Master’s degree in educational leadership and administration from Simon Fraser University as well as a Bachelor of general studies in education with a minor in learning disabilities.

“I am both humbled and honoured to have been selected as the incoming president of CNC. I look forward to working collaboratively with CNC’s board of governors, First Nations, the faculty, the staff, the CNC communities, and most importantly the students as we support learning across the region. I am excited to continue the work guided by the mission, vision, values, and goals of the CNC strategic plan lhulh whuts’odutel’eh | Learning Together,” said Heitman.

“CNC has embarked on exciting new directions to support student success, engage with communities and employers, and renew the organization. Ms. Heitman’s leadership will be vital to seeing through commitments we made in our strategic plan, while making our vision of learning together, changing lives, and creating futures possible for every student,” added Ms. Sharma