Vaughan Dowie, Executive Head of Public Affairs

Vaughan Dowie was appointed Executive Head (Public Affairs) on Dec. 8, 2008. The Montreal native joined McGill’s Public Affairs Office as Assistant Vice-Principal in August of 2007, coming to the University from the Government of British Columbia.

Mr. Dowie has more than 30 years of experience as a senior manager in public-sector and community organizations, including as President of La Commission de Protection des Droits de la Jeunesse; Executive Director of Batshaw Youth and Family Centres; and Assistant Deputy Minister in three different ministries for the Government of British Columbia.