Alpha Barry, C.I.M., C.Mgr., MBA, FMP
Director, Operations and Strategy
Originally from Senegal, a country renowned for its tradition of hospitality (“teranga” in Wolof), Alpha Barry has made Saskatchewan his home since 2005, after living in Manitoba for a while. As a committed Afro-descendant and francophone, husband, and father of three children, he is dedicated to serving his community.
Alpha currently holds a strategic role within the administrative team of the University of Regina, where he helps guide operations by providing strategic direction to a multidisciplinary administrative team, ensuring the fulfillment of the Dean’s mandate and the achievement of La Cité universitaire francophone’s strategic vision.
Contact Info
Phone: 306 337-3110
Email: alpha.barry@uregina.ca
Office: CT 217.4
Education
Alpha is responsible for driving operational efficiency, strategic planning, and effective management practices to support La Cité in achieving its mission and strategic goals. This experience has strengthened his skills in adaptive leadership, collaborative decision-making, and strategic planning.
From 2014 to 2024, Alpha served on the Conseil scolaire fransaskois, where he held the position of Board Chair. These years of service deepened his passion for education and his commitment to Saskatchewan's francophone community. Concurrently, he represented the primary and secondary education sector in the University of Saskatchewan Senate through the Saskatchewan School Boards Association.
Alpha also serves as the Chair of the Francophone Advisory Committee for the Government of Saskatchewan, contributing to advancing the interests of the province’s francophones. His dedication to community service was recognized with the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, a significant acknowledgment of the impact of his volunteer work.
Academically and professionally, Alpha holds an MBA from Queen’s University and the designation of Chartered Manager (C.Mgr) as a member of Chartered Managers Canada. These qualifications reflect his commitment to sound management practices, ethical leadership, and continuous professional development.
His exemplary career and community involvement make him an essential advocate for francophone affairs and educational development in Saskatchewan.
In this capacity, I collaborate with the Dean to ensure the successful realization of La Cité's future growth plan and strategic responses in a challenging and ever-changing environment.
