Kerry Brinkert

I’ve been part of the College of the Rockies’ Adventure Tourism Business Operations program since January 2025, where I teach Cross-Cultural Tourism. I also support students preparing to study abroad by delivering the College’s Global Engagement Certificate through Continuing Education. My role extends to collaborating with Deans and faculty to develop and lead international learning opportunities that have taken students to Andorra, Geneva, Denmark, Jamaica, and Kenya.

My career in international affairs began in the 1990s with Global Affairs Canada and included 14 years in Geneva, Switzerland, where I led the Implementation Support Unit for the 1997 international treaty banning anti-personnel landmines. Since returning to British Columbia in 2015, I’ve served as Manager of International Projects and Partnerships at the College, leading capacity-building initiatives with global partners and helping faculty and staff engage internationally across Africa, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean. I hold an MA in International Affairs from Carleton University and a BA in Political Science from the University of Calgary, and I completed BC’s Provincial Instructor Diploma Program in 2023. I feel deeply fortunate to live on Ktunaxa ɁamakɁis and enjoy skiing, hiking, and reflecting on experiences from over 85 countries I’ve visited.

I bring authenticity into my teaching by connecting classroom concepts with real-world experiences. Whether it’s through simulations or taking students outdoors, I aim to create engaging and meaningful learning environments. I’m especially passionate about supporting students in building intercultural competencies and love designing and leading learning abroad programs that broaden perspectives and build global awareness.