Meet the people behind Edison College

Our Academic Board

Behind every Edison College program is a team of experienced, dedicated people committed to your success. Get to know the leadership and department experts who shape our Healthcare, Business, Technology, and Arts programs — and who stand behind the quality of your education.

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Leadership

A Message from Our Founder

Visible, accountable leadership is at the heart of Edison College. Our founder stands behind every program, every instructor, and every graduate.

Dr. Mohammad Baten

Dr. Mohammad Baten

President & CEO, Edison College
Ph.D. • Philanthropist • 20+ years in education & leadership

Dr. Mohammed Baten is the President and CEO of Edison College, one of Canada’s leading private career colleges. Born and raised in Bangladesh, he has forged a path from humble beginnings in South Asia to leading one of the country’s most respected career-focused institutions, reflecting extraordinary determination.

Dr. Baten gained rich professional experience across three continents - Asia, Africa, and North America. This global perspective deepened his understanding of education, workforce development, and the universal desire to grow and contribute, while giving him firsthand insight into the challenges faced by students and professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Baten has guided its growth from serving students across Canada through in-person, online, and hybrid programs. Under his leadership, the college has expanded into healthcare, business, technology, legal studies - all anchored by a commitment to student success and industry relevance.

He brings more than two decades of experience in education, entrepreneurship, and organizational leadership. He is widely recognized for his commitment to innovation in career-focused education and for building strong partnerships with employers, community organizations, and government across Canada.

Every student who walks through our doors is making a brave, life-changing decision. Our job is to honour that trust with quality teaching, real industry connections, and a clear path to a rewarding career.


Dr. Baten leads an interest-free microcredit initiative supporting marginal farming families and actively champions mentorship, inclusion, and poverty-alleviation programs.

Instructors

The Instructors Behind Every Program

Khalil Hashmat
Khalil Hashmat
Accounting & Payroll Administration Discipline
BSc in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University (UK), MSc in Professional Accounting from the University of London (UK), FCCA (UK), CPA (Ontario, Canada)

Accounting, Payroll, Audit, and Assurance Training

Bakhshish Kalkat
Bakhshish Kalkat
Medical & Dental Office Administrator Instructor
MOA Diploma Douglas College - June 1988, New Westminster, BC

Medical & Dental Office Administrator Students' Practical, Job-Ready Skills. Whether it’s decoding a doctor’s shorthand, submitting claims, or managing the front desk of a busy dental clinic

Noor Mustafa Awan
Noor Mustafa Awan
CyberSecurity Instructor
MSc Cyber Security (Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), ISACA, USA, MSc IT, Pak.

Linux Fundamentals P -2026, Scripting and Programming, Governance Risk Management and Compliance in Cyber Security, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing, Incident Management and Forensic.

Japandeep Kaur Sohal
Japandeep Kaur Sohal
Therapeutic Recreation Instructor
Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation, University of Lethbridge (In Progress), Therapeutic Recreation Diploma, NorQuest College (First Aid & CPR Certified), Active Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) Member

Therapeutic Recreation Activity Assistant Program (TRAA), Community Support Worker Education, Health and Human Services

Department Experts

The Experts Behind Every Department

Real people from each of our departments who guide you from your first class to your first career.

Mansi
Mansi Mansi
Education Manager
Jackelyn
Jackelyn Remo
Academic Lead
Israt
Israt Laila
Campus Administrator
Anmol
Anmol Kaur
Student Services Support
Naoya
Naoya Ueda
Digital Marketing Specialist
Jag
Jag Jeevan Kaur
Loan Manager
Sherin
Sherin Lee Thomas
Employment Counsellor and Practicum Coordinator

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