Dr. Zoë MacLeod is a certified executive coach, change agent, and educational advisor specializing in leadership, executive coaching, and organizational development. As Associate Vice-President, Professional and Continuing Studies at Royal Roads University, she leads a dynamic team dedicated to lifelong learning. She designs programs that bridge education and industry, from leadership development to micro-credentials, ensuring workforce relevance. Passionate about lifelong learning, she takes an intrapreneurial approach to building partnerships that drive impact locally and globally. Zoë consults internationally, creating award-winning leadership programs, and has served as Chair of the International Coaching Federation’s Coaching Education Board. 

Highlights: 

• Professional & Continuing Studies at Royal Roads University follows long traditions of extension education into the modern learning ecosystem, providing skills and short programs for adult learners, industry/sector leaders, and career transitions 
• Maintaining good programs is a continual process of understanding industry and sector needs and finding ways to deliver that education quickly and affordably. 
• Leveraging strong faculty networks is a key tool for supporting courses and creating space for faculty to explore their interests. 
• Royal Roads University an applied learning institution focused on delivering good teaching and sees Professional and Continuing Studies as essential to this mission 
• Dynamic leadership, organizational understanding, and risk tolerances make Dr. MacLeod a unique fit for leading this portfolio.