GLENDA P. SIMMS, Ph.D., LL.D. (HONS.)
22 Elm Close, Pines of Karachi
Kingston 6.
Jamaica, W.I.
(Office) 876-977-1848 (Cell) 876-436-7265
Email: gpsimms@cwjamaica.com
HIGHLIGHTSOF QUALIFICATIONS
An outstanding leader who has broken new grounds in the fight for gender equality and social justice in Canada, Turks and Caicos Islands and Jamaica.
C.E.O. Simms Consulting from August 2005 to the present
Executive Director of the Jamaican Bureau of Women’s Affairs from June 1996 to August 2005.
President of the Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women (1990-1996).
Recipient of a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Alberta and Honorary Doctorates of Laws from the University of Alberta, Queen’s University and the University of Manitoba.
Member of the Committee on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against
Women (CEDAW), January 2005 – December 2008.
Founding Member and Past President of the Congress of Black Women of Canada.
Founding Member of the National Organization of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women of Canada.
Former member of the Board of Directors of INSTRAW.
Former Member of the Executive of the Inter-American Commission on the Status of Women (CIM).
Jamaica’s Principal Delegate to CIM (1996 – 2005).
Dr. Simms’ outstanding contribution to Canadian society was recognized by many awards. These include the Black Achievement Award for contributions to Public Policy, the Inter-Amicus Human Rights Awards from McGill University and the Citation for Citizenship from the Canadian Government.
A renowned lecturer, Dr. Simms has been a guest speaker/lecturer on numerous occasions in a number of countries since 1981. She was the 1997 Henrietta Harvey Distinguished Lecturer at Memorial University (Newfoundland) and the 2001 Norman Washington Manley Lecturer at the University of the West Indies.
As an author of numerous publications, researcher and project leader, she has also spearheaded video productions and sustainable income generating projects at the level of the community.
A gender specialist, advisor to governments, developmental psychologist, educator, researcher, social policy negotiator, writer and public speaker Dr. Simms has developed expertise in race relations, human development, gender issues, community empowerment and issues that impact on women and minorities.
Dr. Simms’ career is exemplified by excellence, achievements and leadership.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MANAGEMENT
Advisor to the Government of Jamaica on Poverty Eradication, Gender Issues and Child Labour.
Advisor to the Canadian Government on Women’s Issues for five years as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women. Administration of large budgets both in Canada and Jamaica.
Managed a staff of 44 including senior managers.
Directed the development of strategies to implement policies, programmes and research projects in Canada, Jamaica and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Negotiated funding agreements between government departments, communities, universities and international funding agencies.
Designed, administered and evaluated contracts with individuals and institutions.
Developed and evaluated curriculum, training and income generating programmes.
ADVISORY AND LEADERSHIPROLE
Demonstrated leadership in working with a government-appointed Board.
Advisor to the Government of Jamaica and Canada on Women’s Issues, poverty eradication, race relations, education, child labour and issues of development.
Liaised with senior levels of several governmental and non-governmental agencies and departments.
Educated the public on a variety of issues related to the status of women and to the educational, social and political realities of Canadian and Jamaican societies.
Advised on National Machineries for the Advancement of Women in South Africa , Philippines and Turks and Caicos Islands, Belize and Jamaica.
Provided personal counseling to individuals on issues of relationships on issues of relationship, anger management and conflict resolution.
PROFESSORSHIP
Teaching courses in Educational Psychology, Human Development and Native Canadian Education as an Associate Professor at Nippising University, North Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Faculty Advisor for the Native Classroom Assistant Program and
Principal for the Native Teacher Certification Program.
Supervisor of Inter-cultural Education, Race and Ethnic Relations for the Regina Public
School Board (Saskatchewan), Canada.
Associate Professor / Department Head / Native Education
Coordinator of Student Services for the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College of the
University of Regina, Canada.
Assistant Professor, University of Lethbridge (Alberta) Canada.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Dr. Simms is an exceptional lecturer who is appreciated for her courage in dealing with
contentious and sometimes controversial issues. Some of the topics she has addressed are:
- Sharing Strengths and Strategies, University of Victoria, British Columbia
- Date Rape, Student Peer Helpers, Philemon Wright Regional High School, Hull,
Quebec.
- Feminism is Global: Or is it?, Trinity College, Burlington, Vermont
(A complete list of presentation is available upon request)
PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH
Dr. Simms is a columnist for the Daily Gleaner of Jamaica and is a published writer. One of her publications is entitled “Diasporic Experiences of Blacksin Canada: A Discourse”. Dalhousie Review, Dalhousie University (Fall 1993).
(A complete list of publications and research projects is available upon request.)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2005 CEO, Simms Consulting – Personal and Group Counseling, Gender Analysis, Training and Mainstreaming, Educational Services, Project Management and Motivational Speeches.
1996-2005 Executive Director of the Jamaican Bureau of Women’s Affairs
1990-1995 President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women (CACSW)
Summer 1991 Advisor to the Government of Jamaica on Women’s Issues
1987-1990 Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, Nipissing University College, North Bay, Ontario
1985-1987 Supervisor, Inter-cultural Education, Race and Ethnic Relations, Regina Public School Board, Regina Saskatchewan
1980-1985 Associate Professor / Department Head / Native Education Coordinator of Student Services, Saskatchewan Indian Federated College, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan
1981 Summer School Lecturer, University of Calgary, Alberta
1977-1980 Assistant Professor, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta
1966-1972 Northland School Division, Alberta
1960-1966 Ministry of Education, Jamaica
EDUCATION
Certificate - Executive Program for Leaders in Development, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, 1999
Advanced Management Program Certificate, Canadian Centre for Management Development,
Ottawa, Ontario, 1994
Doctor of Philosophy (Educational Psychology), University of Alberta, Edmonton, 1985
Masters of Education (Educational Psychology), University of Alberta, Edmonton, 1976
Bachelor of Education, University of Alberta, Edmonton, 1974
Permanent Professional Teacher’s Certificate, Alberta and Saskatchewan
Teacher’s Diploma, Jamaica
AWARDS
1995 Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Alberta.
1995 Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Queen’s University.
1995 Recipient, Canadian Black AchievementAward (Public Service).
1994 Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Manitoba.
1994 President’s Award from the International Association of Business Communicators,
“Capitale” Chapter, for excellence in communication leadership.
1993 Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Alberta.
1993 Honorary Membership from the Federation of Medical Women of Canada.
1993 Fellow of Ryerson Polytechnic University. (Canada)
1992 Inter-Amicus Human Rights Award from McGill University. (Canada)
1991 Member of the North Bay Human Rights Hall of Fame. (Canada)
1990 National Award for the Canadian Council of Multi-cultural and Inter-cultural Education.
1988 Citizenship Citation, awarded by the Canadian Government for outstanding contribution to Canadian Society.
References available upon request
