Dr. Kanina Blanchard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kanina Blanchard has extensive experience working in international business, public service, non-profit organizations, and consulting. She has lived and worked globally, and is recognized for her ability to adapt and lead teams through projects while navigating the complexities of different sectors, geographies, and cultures. Her expertise encompasses organizational communication challenges, crisis and change management, with a passion for leadership development, education, and coaching. Kanina focuses on supporting CEOs, C-suite executives, and emerging leaders, helping professionals develop their character, competencies, and commitment to leave a leadership legacy. With more than 35 years of practical and dynamic experience, she combines her real-world insights with academic research. Her work centers on responsible leadership, women in leadership roles, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizational frameworks.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.