Linda Grayson Administrative Leadership Award Recipients

2023 recipients

Rachel DiSaia

Office of the President

As Associate Director, Next Chapter Implementation, Rachel DiSaia has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities through many of the university’s largest and most impactful initiatives, including the renaming of the university, the development of TMU’s new mascot and team name, and the creation of new policy on commemoration and benefactor naming. Rachel takes a leadership role simultaneously across multiple units at the university. Their commitment to equity, inclusion and open conversations heals differences and breaks down barriers. Rachel’s leadership on the Next Chapter ensures that the implementation of the Standing Strong Task Force’s 22 recommendations is on track and positioned for success.

Susana Neves-Silva

Faculty of Community Services

Susana Neves-Silva has a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and passion as a nursing leader. She shows genuine compassion for students and staff. She persistently advocates for resources to support the nursing program and enhance the student experience. Susana demonstrated perseverance throughout the pandemic and helped to vaccinate community citizens during the TMU COVID 19 vaccine clinic. She committed to keeping the clinical labs open to nursing students during provincial lockdowns by collaborating with various teams to create pandemic safety protocols with no outbreak incidents. Susana is a trusted, valued, and respected leader truly deserving of this recognition.

Past recipients