Vicky Bungay

Dr. Bungay is a Professor in the School of Nursing and has previously served as Associate Director, Research and Teaching Scholarship (2022-2024) and Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives (2018-2021) in the School. She brings a wealth of research experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of fostering inter-professional collaboration and networking. Her deep understanding of tri-council funding agencies and industry, along with her knowledge of the role of research in a research-intensive university makes her well positioned to support and advance our strategic priorities. Dr. Bungay is highly regarded for her effective communication style and her strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 

In her role as Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies, Dr. Bungay will provide strategic leadership for the Faculty of Applied Science research enterprise and graduate education. She will play a vital role in strengthening connections across our diverse community of schools (Nursing, Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Community and Regional Planning) and engineering departments, including the School of Engineering at UBC Okanagan.