Leadership
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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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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.
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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
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Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano
Provost and Vice-President, Academic
![Tanya (Toni) De Mello, Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion](/content/dam/about/leadership/6-toni.jpg)
Tanya (Toni) De Mello
Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion
![Saeed Zolfaghari, Vice-President, Administration and Operations](/content/dam/about/leadership/7-saeed.jpg)
Saeed Zolfaghari
Vice-President, Administration and Operations
![Steven Liss, Vice-President, Research and Innovation](/content/dam/about/leadership/8-steven.jpg)
Steven Liss
Vice-President, Research and Innovation
![Krishan Mehta, Vice-President, University Advancement and Alumni Relations](/content/dam/about/leadership/10-krishan.jpg)
Krishan Mehta
Vice-President, University Advancement and Alumni Relations
![Dr. Teresa Chan, Dean, School of Medicine and Vice-President, Medical Affairs](/content/dam/about/leadership/11-theresa.jpg)
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](/content/dam/about/leadership/12-wendy.jpg)
Wendy Lawrence
General Counsel, Secretary of the Board of Governors, and Chief Privacy Officer
![Joanne McKee, Chief Financial Officer](/content/dam/about/leadership/13-joanne.jpg)
Joanne McKee
Chief Financial Officer
![Kimberley McCausland, Interim Vice-Provost, University Planning](/content/dam/about/leadership/14-kimberley.jpg)
Kimberley McCausland
Interim Vice-Provost, University Planning
![Matthew Baker, Chief of Staff and Senior Director, Government Relations](/content/dam/about/leadership/15-matthew.jpg)
Matthew Baker
Chief of Staff and Senior Director, Government Relations
![Michael Forbes, Assistant Vice-President, University Relations](/content/dam/about/leadership/16-michael.jpg)
Michael Forbes
Assistant Vice-President, University Relations