About Connie:

Connie Georget is an Assistant in the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism at Thompson Rivers University (TRU). Born in Kamloops, British Columbia and living in Cache Creek, Connie attended Cariboo College in 1980 completing a Business Administration certification. Throughout her career, Connie worked in Admin, Safety and Human Resources roles at Bethlehem Copper and Teck Highland Valley Copper. While working Connie attended night classes at Cariboo College/TRU. She then had a family and paused her studies for some time.

In 2019, Connie decided to return to school to do her Bachelor’s degree while working at TRU. Susan Forseille introduced her the PLAR program to Connie and, in 2019, she was accepted to the PLAR program. With the help of PLAR, Connie was able to receive academic credits for her life learning, and in 2021 Connie graduated from TRU with a Bachelor in General Studies degree.

Fast-forwarding to today, Connie is on the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR BC Interior and North) Advisory Council and chairs the Professional Mentoring portfolio for HR professionals and students. With a community at heart, Connie mentors CPHR and TRU students in her spare time as well.