Angela Gorassi, BScN, DOHS, MBA

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Angela Gorassi
Angela Gorassi,
BScN, DOHS, MBA
Co-ordinator - Business Human Resources, Business Administration Human Resources, Human Resources Management (B144, B134, B154, B408, B418)
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Biography

Angie Gorassi is a passionate professor who is enthusiastic about her subject matter and the learning process. Utilizing adult education principles and respecting individual learning styles, she teaches courses in the School of Management at both the diploma and post-graduate levels to students from diverse age ranges, educational and cultural backgrounds. She demonstrates excellence in content delivery and the creation of a positive learning environment through student-centered strategies and activities, integrating real workplace examples and experiences into lessons. This enables the students to actively participate in the subject matter and get a sense of how the material will apply to the work world. She is knowledgeable about the many facets of human resources with a particular expertise in developing and auditing occupational health and safety programs, and recruiting and selecting employees.

In professor and coordinator roles, Angie has been extensively involved in academic and administration leadership and the design of the George Brown Polytechnic HR programs. She co-developed the original post-graduate Human Resources Management program and its course curricula, co-developed HR specialization streams, and designed program pathways and collaborative programs.  She continues to engage in ongoing curriculum re-design and development initiatives at all of the program levels. 

Academic Credentials

  • Master of Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Heriot-Watt University
  • Post-baccalaureate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, McMaster University
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours), Nursing, University of Toronto

Areas of Specialization

  • Human Resources Management
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Recruitment and Selection

Areas of Expertise

  • Instructional Design
  • Adult Education Principles
  • Communication and Presentation Skills
  • Problem-Based Learning
  • Networking and Mentoring

Career Highlights

  • Professor, School of Management, George Brown Polytechnic
  • Coordinator, School of Management, George Brown Polytechnic
  • Recruitment Specialist, Rogers Communications Inc.
  • Part-time Professor, Humber College, School of Business
  • Supply Teacher, Durham Catholic District School Board
  • Professional Service Representative, Merck Frosst Canada
  • Performance Standards Representative, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
  • Performance Standards Representative & Compliance Analyst, Workplace Health and Safety Agency
  • Occupational Nursing Internships at Toronto City Hall and the Toronto Zoo

Other Activities

Angie has been active on many GBC and external committees including professional association scholarship committees.  She has also been involved in alumni and mentoring activities, has been a faculty advisor to student clubs and has been a case competition coach.   Angie participates in ongoing professional development courses, workshops and micro-certificates.

Awards

  • Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award, George Brown Polytechnic
  • “Live It Up” Academic Strategy Award, George Brown Polytechnic
  • Crystal Apple Award for Teaching Excellence, George Brown Polytechnic
  • Student Association Award for Teaching Excellence, George Brown Polytechnic
Land Acknowledgement

Land Acknowledgement

George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.