With over 15 years of work experience in the higher education sector, Dr. Catherine Kang is a dedicated leader in quality and risk management at Acsenda School of Management. In her current role as Director, Quality and Risk, she oversees the development and implementation of quality assurance, institutional governance, risk mitigation, and compliance strategies for Acsenda’s academic programs and operations. She also leverages her skills in student success and partnership development to foster collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Prior to joining Acsenda, Dr. Kang held various positions in education management and leadership. She also has a strong background in biomedical research, having completed a PhD in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University and BC Cancer Research Centre, where she conducted and published multiple studies on human papillomavirus and its role in tonsillar cancer. More recently, she obtained a Certificate of Specialization in Leadership and Management from Harvard Business School, further deepening her knowledge of management, strategy execution, and organizational leadership.

Dr. Kang is driven by a mission to advance the quality and excellence of higher education and to contribute to students’ success and pursuit of meaningful careers through her work.