Adjunct Professor

Department of Political Science
Kwantlen Polytechnic University 
Surrey, BC, V3W 2M8 Canada

Email: valerie[dot]vezina[at]kpu[dot]ca

Academics

B.A. (McGill), M.A. (Memorial), PhD (Université du Québec à Montréal)

Bio

Dr. Valérie Vézina is Chair of the Department of Political Science at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) and an Adjunct Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Her research focuses on island nationalism. A specialist of Newfoundland and Labrador and Puerto Rico, she has published numerous articles on the topics in journals such as the Canadian Journal of Political Science, Island Studies Journal and Shima. Originally from rural Québec, Dr. Vézina has always stay grounded to her modest origins by volunteering in various organizations. She is the recipient of many awards, including the 2024 Teaching Excellence Prize from the Canadian Political Science Association, the 2024 KPU Faculty of Arts Equity, Diversity and Inclusion award for her work advocating for a better inclusion and conciliation of work/life balance for people with various abilities. When she is not teaching politics, Dr. Vézina enjoys hiking, swimming and teaching yoga.