With a dynamic career spanning more than two decades, Shawna Boyko has established herself as a seasoned professional in the field of human resources. Her experience stretches across a diverse range of sectors including post-secondary education, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, finance, and not-for-profit organizations. Shawna has excelled as a strategic HR business partner, generalist, project manager, and leader, particularly within large, complex organizations undergoing significant growth or transformational change.

At the core of Shawna’s expertise is a deep knowledge and breadth of experience in all facets of the HR function, with a robust career dedicated to developing specialized skills in talent management, diversity and inclusion, and employee engagement. Currently, Shawna serves as the Director of HR Partnerships at the University of Calgary, where she continues to lead and innovate HR practices.

Beyond her professional commitments, Shawna is an avid educator, eagerly imparting her knowledge and passion for HR as an instructor at the University of Lethbridge, Mount Royal University, and Bow Valley College. Her passion for learning and ongoing personal and professional development is evident through her academic achievements which include an MBA from the University of Calgary (2012) and a Bachelor of Management in Labour and Employment Relations from the University of Lethbridge (2005).  Shawna has also achieved the Canadian Professional Human Resources (CPHR) designation, a testament to her expertise and commitment to excellence in the human resources field.

Shawna’s commitment to personal and professional growth is unwavering, with her sights set on her next academic endeavor—a PhD in Business Administration from Royal Roads University. Her proposed research is focused on the intricate intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and human work. Shawna is deeply interested in exploring how AI is reshaping the workplace and the complex human resource management challenges that arise within a workforce increasingly composed of both humans and machines.