Adina Gray (she/her) joins Shad Thompson Rivers University as the 2025 Program Director, bringing over 20 years of experience in post-secondary education and student engagement. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Thompson Rivers University and a Graduate Certificate in Intercultural Studies from UBC. Adina’s career has centered on fostering ethical leadership and innovation among students, particularly through her teaching in Business Ethics, Organizational Behavior, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

A dedicated advocate for AI in education, Adina has organized symposiums and training sessions on responsible AI use. She has presented at international conferences and engaged with AI thought leaders from top universities, including Stanford, NEOMA Business School in Paris, and Santa Clara University in California. Aligned with Shad’s mission to empower youth in STEM and entrepreneurship, Adina is passionate about inspiring the next generation of change-makers. Her global perspective is informed by her work with diverse student groups from over 100 countries, and she looks forward to creating a program that challenges young minds to think critically and creatively.

Outside her professional life, Adina enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and immersing herself in different languages and cultures. She is excited to build an inspiring, inclusive environment for the Shad TRU community.