About Us

Our Principal Purposes
- provide national and regional leadership on issues relevant to our members
- promote the professional status of our members
- develop, encourage, and support sound professional and ethical standards among our members
- facilitate the networking of our members to share information and hold conferences and other gatherings
- support the professional development and practice of our members
- present, publish, and disseminate research and discussion material appropriate to our members
- serve as a link with other similar organizations internationally
Board of Directors

Madelyn Steed

Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer
Deena is a nationally recognized learning specialist, keynote speaker, trainer, consultant & coach about all things equitable, sustainable learning & teaching.

Marti Alger
Marti is a motivated and caring learning strategist with over 20 years’ experience serving students across Canada, training fabulous tutors, and teaching students how to learn.

Sandra Smith
Sandra J. Smith, Coordinator of the Academic Success Centre at the University of the Fraser Valley, is serving her second term as the Pacific Region Chair on the LSAC Board of Directors.

Rachel-Taylor Fergusson

Juliet O'Neill Dunphy

Jaclyn Borden
Jaclyn is a learning strategist who is focused on providing holistic and equitable services to all students.

Dr. Lindsay Heggie
Lindsay Heggie holds multiple degrees in Linguistics and Education, and has a special interest in the intersection of graduate studies and academic success, coordinating programming to support Master’s and PhD students.

Andrea Moon
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Membership Plans
Individual
- Perfect for:
- - Individual learning strategists
- - Students
- - Retirees
- - Anyone seeking a solo membership
Institutional
- 5-Member Bundle - $200 ($50 savings)
- 7-Member Bundle - $280 ($70 savings)
- 10-Member Bundle - $400 ($100 savings)
- 15-Member Bundle - $600 ($150 savings)
- 17-Member Bundle - $680 ($170 savings)
- 20-Member Bundle - $800 ($200 savings)
Madelyn has served as the Eastern Regional Chair of LSAC (2019-2021) and is currently the Vice-President, LSAC (2021-2023). Madelyn’s passion for education extends beyond higher education.