Virginia Bosomworth

Virginia Bosomworth is the president of the volunteer-run, non-profit LIFE Institute. For over 20 years, the organization has worked with the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education to offer exceptional learning experiences to older adults. Under Virginia’s leadership, the LIFE Institute recently expanded its partnership with Ryerson by funding the Toronto Social Capital Study with the university’s National Institute on Ageing, and assisting with data collection through the participation of its members. Virginia’s efforts are helping Ryerson explore new ways to ensure seniors lead active, healthy and engaged lives.