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Hey I’m Pat Perdue and I want to introduce you to my latest podcast.  This one is a co-production between my company, YCASTR, and Seneca College, in Toronto. 

Seneca College is a really great school.  I know, because over the past couple of years I’ve been teaching some marketing and customer service courses there.  People come to study at Seneca from all over the world which makes it a hotbed of innovative thinking.  And a big part of that thinking is driven by our amazing faculty, many of whom are, well, like me, professionals who are thriving in their own businesses, and teach at Seneca as a way to share their passion for what they do.  Needless to say I’ve been hugely inspired by the people I’ve met.

 And what happens when I get inspired?  Well, apparently I launch a podcast.  So, here we are!  Welcome to #SenecaProud!  Where I get to introduce YOU to some of Seneca College’s amazing faculty. 

So subscribe, download, and join me, as we meet some of the super inspiring folks who teach here at Seneca College, in Toronto.      

I’m Pat Perdue, and I’m glad you’re here today.

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Season 2, Episode 11: Director of Security and Emergency Management Services at Seneca, Michelle Dakin

Apr 1, 2020

About Today's Show

In today's episode, we speak with Michelle Dakin, who, as Director of Security and Emergency Management Services at Seneca, is in charge of the Seneca College COVID-19 response.  We learn the specifics of Seneca College's COVID-19 response, and what Seneca College is doing now to keep the school safe and functioning during this very challenging time.  

Also in this episode, we talk about:

1.  What steps will be taken to bring normalcy back to Seneca College, once COVID-19 is behind us.

2.  What it's like to be always thinking about, "what could go wrong," and how to prevent it before it happens.

3.  What steps Michelle has taken to protect Seneca College campuses from other threats to our safety.

About Today's Guest, Michelle Dakin

Michelle Dakin is the Director of Security and Emergency Management Services at Seneca and is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction with respect to ensuring the safety and security of community members across all campuses. A highly motivated professional, she has experience in developing and sustaining emergency management and security programs in various industries including healthcare, the energy sector, and post-secondary education.

Michelle has led the response for organizations to several high-profile emergencies including the H1N1 Pandemic response in a major GTA hospital, the 2013 Toronto flooding, the Ontario winter ice storm, and a natural gas explosion and oil spill.

She is passionate about educating individuals on how to be prepared for emergencies particularly Active Attacker and Crisis situations. In her spare time, she can be found on a baseball diamond or any other sports field.

Michelle is an active member of the Alumni Association and was Seneca’s 2013 Premier’s Award nominee.

Important Links and Contact Information

All COVID-19 related information, questions or concerns should be sent to health@senecacollege.ca

For Updates on Seneca's Policies Regarding COVID-19, visit here:

https://inside.senecacollege.ca/health

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Pat Perdue