Karina Wong Chong, MBA

Acting, Associate Vice President, Human Rights and Equity @ University of New Brunswick

About

A strategic, people and systems focused leader with deep experience guiding complex initiatives across post‑secondary and government environments. My foundation in project management, change management, and Lean Six Sigma is matched by a commitment to equity‑centred leadership, ensuring that transformation is not only efficient, but principled, inclusive, and grounded in social justice and human rights.Throughout my career, I’ve led initiatives that strengthen culture, modernize systems, and advance institutional priorities. I bring clarity to complexity, stabilize teams through transition, and design structures that support long‑term success. My approach blends analytical discipline with human insight, ensuring that decisions honour both operational excellence and the dignity and wellbeing of the people they affect.As a leader, I believe that meaningful transformation and institutional excellence happens at the intersection of strategy, equity, and accountability. Whether shaping policy, guiding organizational redesign, or supporting community wellbeing, I work to build environments where people can thrive, systems are fair and transparent, and institutions evolve with purpose and integrity.

Country

City

Canada

Industry

Higher Education

Skill

Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), Health Advocacy, Fundraising, Fundraising Campaign Management, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Digital Strategy, Strategic Enrollment Management, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Communication, Internal Communications, Business Expansion, Strategic Data Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Agile Project Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership

Experience

Acting, Associate Vice President, Human Rights and Equity

University of New Brunswick

2025-12 - Present · 9 mos

Providing strategic leadership to the Human Rights and Equity Office, guiding culture‑building, equity initiatives, and organizational practices that support a respectful, accountable, and thriving university community.

Project Manager, Office of the President

University of New Brunswick

2021-3 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

- Strategic portfolio manager for several priority initiatives geared towards achieving UNB’s Towards 2030 Strategic Vision.

Part-time Instructor

UNB School of Leadership Studies

2021-9 - 2022-10 · 1 yr 2 mos

Teaching - Practicing Leadership in Community Projects

Project Manager, COVID Core, Community Capacity & Resiliency

Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick

2020-5 - 2021-3 · 11 mos

- Stood-up initiative management and leading change activities to build community capacity and regional resiliency with New Brunswick. Supported GNB's priority initiatives within COVID Core, Dept of Public Safety.

Lead Project Manager, Information & Analytics

Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick

2020-3 - 2020-5 · 3 mos

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

- Led project management and supported change management activities for GNB's Business Continuity, Information and Analytics Unit

Senior Project Advsior, Office of Strategy Management

Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick

2019-4 - 2020-3 · 1 yr

- Developed and delivered customized GNB portfolio, initiative and project management training to Executives and leaders assigned to GNB's priorities and departmental strategic priorities. - Provided initiative and project management support and guidance to Executives, Priority Management Teams and Champions, Alignment Champions, Master Blackbelts, Initiative Owners and Project Leads/Managers. - Served as the Initiative Manager assigned to OSM's priority initiatives, achieving forecasted plans and benefits.

Strategic Enrolment Manager, New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD)

Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick

2011-1 - 2019-4 · 8 yrs 4 mos

New Brunswick, Canada

- Oversaw all SEM and Student Services activities for the College. This included managing and implementing a multifaceted and integrated approach to Admissions, Office of the Registrar, Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Web Management, Social Media, Recruitment, Retention, the College Library, Student Life, Graduation, International/ Aboriginal Services, Alumni Relations, Counselling and Accessibility. Annually achieved strategic enrolment and retention key performance indicators. www.NBCCD.ca

Coordinator, Residential Life

University of New Brunswick

2008-8 - 2011-1 · 2 yrs 6 mos

New Brunswick, Canada

- Co-managed all Residence dons and proctors at Residential Life, UNBF. Oversaw the Residential Life portfolios for training, recruiting, policy design, discipline matters, programming initiatives, house finances, leadership events and orientation events.