Sandra L. Dunsmore
President
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Sandra Dunsmore joined the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre as President in February 2002, with twenty years of experience in the field of peacebuilding, international development and humanitarian assistance.

During her career, Sandra has designed, developed and managed peacebuilding programs in conflict and post-conflict situations, working with leaders from all sectors of society, including governmental, non-governmental and constituency organizations.

Kenneth C. Eyre
Director, Programmes Group
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Ken Eyre has been involved with the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre since 1994 in a variety of senior faculty positions.

As an expert in military and peace operations, Ken contributes to many prestigious training centres and colleges. He has conducted several peacekeeping-related field research programs in Bosnia, Croatia, Rwanda, Haiti, and most recently, in Eritrea and Ethiopia. His writings appear frequently in professional, technical and popular journals.

David T. Lightburn
Director, Advancement Group
(External Affairs)
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David Lightburn joined the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre (PPC) in 2000, with more than thirty years military and political experience. David’s extensive background includes national military and diplomatic service and wide experience with international organizations, modern peacekeeping, crisis management and civil-military relations.

David Gairdner
Director, Advancement Group
(Communications and Marketing)
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David Gairdner is the Director of the Advancement Group for the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre, where he is responsible for Communications and Marketing. Since joining the Centre in 2000 he has also filled the role of Director of Programmes, and was responsible for delivery of the Centre's education, training programme and research programmes.

Jocelyn F. Coulon
Director Of Montréal Campus
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Jocelyn Coulon joined the permanent staff of the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre in 1999 as the Director of the Montréal Campus, after serving as a faculty member since 1996. In his current role, he manages the daily operations of the Montréal campus and conducts all relations for the French-speaking media.

Colonel J.P. Lesperance, Omm, Cd
Director Of Courses
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Colonel John Lesperance assumed the appointment of Senior Canadian Forces Officer at the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre (PPC) in August 2001 after nearly thirty years of experience in the military.

John E. Sutcliffe
Director Corporate Services
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As Director of Corporate Services, John is responsible for the general administration and support services of the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre.

Prior to joining the PPC, John served in the Canadian Forces (Army) as an Infantry Officer for nearly thirty years where he held a series of line and staff appointments both in Canada and abroad including Chief of Staff of the Northern Ontario Militia District and Chief Instructor of the Royal Canadian Regiment Battle School.

Doug A. Covey, Ca
Comptroller
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Doug Covey has an extensive background in Corporate and Financial Services and a solid track record in the management of complex financial information and issues. His keen financial planning and strategic approach as well as superior technical skills serve him well as the Comptroller at the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre (PPC).

Sue M. Armstrong
Executive Assistant
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Sue Armstrong joined the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre in September 1997 as Director of Publications and Production, managing the Centre’s production and printing capabilities as well as the Canadian Peacekeeping Press. She assumed the role of Executive Assistant in June 2002.