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Leadership

LEADING THE WAY AT TMU

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Championing creativity, innovation and empowering diverse communities


Rooted in excellence and driven by curiosity, TMU understands the power of education to transform lives and communities. Together, our students, faculty, staff and alumni are tackling real-world problems and fostering innovative solutions to help create a sustainable and prosperous future for all.

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TMU president and vice chancellor, Mohamed Lachemi

Mohamed Lachemi
President and Vice Chancellor


As an internationally recognized researcher and accomplished administrator, Dr. Mohamed Lachemi has played a pivotal role in shaping TMU into the institution it is today. His efforts reflect a deep commitment to innovation and excellence, driving the institution's growth and development. His leadership has been instrumental in promoting TMU as a global university, from launching the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst to guiding the establishment of our new and innovative law and medical schools. 

 

Donette Chin-Loy Chang

Donette Chin-Loy Chang

Chancellor


Meet Donette Chin-Loy Chang, Toronto Metropolitan University’s chancellor – a distinguished communications leader and public affairs strategist, prolific philanthropist and proud alumna. She has worked as a reporter-producer with CBC Radio and led the overseas service of Radio Canada International in Toronto. Dedicating her time to philanthropy, she has also served as co-chair of Food For The Poor Canada and has helped transform lives through education, healthcare, social justice and the arts in Canada and globally.

 

Governance

 

Administration

Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano, Provost and VP Academic

Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano

Provost and Vice-President, Academic

Tanya (Toni) De Mello, Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion

Tanya (Toni) De Mello

Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion

Saeed Zolfaghari, Vice-President, Administration and Operations

Saeed Zolfaghari

Vice-President, Administration and Operations

Steven Liss, Vice-President, Research and Innovation

Steven Liss

Vice-President, Research and Innovation

Krishan Mehta, Vice-President, University Advancement and Alumni Relations

Krishan Mehta

Vice-President, University Advancement and Alumni Relations

Dr. Teresa Chan, Dean, School of Medicine and Vice-President, Medical Affairs

Dr. Teresa Chan

Dean, School of Medicine and Vice-President, Medical Affairs

Wendy Lawrence, General Counsel, Secretary of the Board of Governors, and Chief Privacy Officer

Wendy Lawrence

General Counsel, Secretary of the Board of Governors, and Chief Privacy Officer

Joanne McKee, Chief Financial Officer

Joanne McKee

Chief Financial Officer

Kimberley McCausland, Interim Vice-Provost, University Planning

Kimberley McCausland

Interim Vice-Provost, University Planning

Matthew Baker, Chief of Staff and Senior Director, Government Relations

Matthew Baker

Chief of Staff and Senior Director, Government Relations

Michael Forbes, Assistant Vice-President, University Relations

Michael Forbes

Assistant Vice-President, University Relations