Kevin Weaver, Georgian College's President and CEO, in a suit and tie

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Learn about Georgian College’s President and CEO, our Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Governors.

Meet Georgian College’s President and CEO

About Kevin Weaver

Kevin Weaver brings depth and breadth of leadership experience in the Ontario college system and an unwavering commitment to Georgian, our students, and the seven campus communities we serve.

Since joining the college in 2014 as Dean of Technology and Visual Arts, he held increasing positions of responsibility, including as Vice President, International, Workforce Development and Partnerships, and Vice President, Academic. On June 20, 2022 Kevin became Georgian’s sixth President and CEO.

His accomplishments have been significant and varied. Kevin played an integral role in advancing Georgian’s strategic priorities, and building and strengthening community, industry and government partnerships. In particular, he’s been an ardent champion for the growth and diversification of Georgian’s international enrolment and expansion of global partnerships.

Known for his collaborative approach, Kevin was instrumental in the launch of Georgian’s partnership with Lakehead University and the first private-public partnership with the International Language Academy of Canada. He engaged in instrumental advocacy and fundraising activity that resulted in the opening of the Peter B. Moore Advanced Technology Centre at the Barrie Campus and the new Nursing and Wellness wing in Owen Sound. Both of these will address employer needs and continue to drive economic growth and development in Central Ontario and beyond.

He championed the significant expansion of Georgian’s applied research and scholarship activity. Today, we’re proud to be one of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges. With a steadfast focus on being responsive to evolving labour market needs Kevin initiated and oversaw the development and launch of new programs and modification of existing ones.

He models Georgian’s values as Canada’s first – and only – Ashoka U designated changemaker college, participating in several sector-wide provincial and national committees. Kevin is also highly engaged as a community volunteer, lending his expertise on various boards of directors.​​​​​​​

Previously, Kevin was Acting Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services at Fanshawe College, Chair of Fanshawe’s School of Information Technology, and professor and program co-ordinator at Sault College. In addition, he worked in software product management roles in the private sector and spent time in the public sector as a spatial analyst.

Kevin holds a Master of Science in GIS/Spatial Modeling, Honours Bachelor of Arts in Geography, and a postgraduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems. Kevin and his wife Terri live in Barrie with their two children Zac and Zoe.

Kevin Weaver, Georgian College's new President and CEO in a suit and tie

Presidential installation ceremony

Kevin Weaver was officially installed as President and CEO in a special ceremony in the Georgian Theatre on Oct. 5, 2022. He is Georgian’s sixth President and CEO since the college was founded in 1967.

After taking the oath of office, Weaver said the greatest move in his career was coming to Georgian.

I often refer to a famous quote by Nelson Mandela: ‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ I believe that to my core and that’s why I am so passionate about the work we do at Georgian. I am a graduate of the Ontario college system myself – it was the missing piece I needed to find gainful employment. Now it’s truly an honour to lead as Georgian’s president. It feels like coming full circle.

Watch the full video from the installation ceremony that took place Oct. 5, 2022.

Board of Governors

About the Georgian College Board of Governors

The Georgian College Board of Governors consists of 12 members, together with the President and CEO of the college, one student, one faculty member, one support staff member and one administrative staff member. One-third of its membership is appointed through the Public Sector Appointment process and two-thirds is appointed directly by the Georgian College Board of Governors.

The Board of Governors is a corporation. In a legal sense, it is the college. The board is a Schedule III Agency of the Government of Ontario and is accountable through the Minister of Colleges and Universities to the people of Ontario.

In general, a college board has the power to govern the college and in law, is responsible for the college’s activities. However, the college administration, which derives its authority from the board and is accountable to the board, manages the day-to-day activities of the college.

Group photo of the 2023-24 Georgian College Board of Governors, featuring Steven Lowe, Kimberley Greenwood, Bill Angelakos, Stephen Arsenault, Heather Bullock, Jake Chevrier, Kevin Collins, Carolyn Garvey, Jason Hunter, David Johnson, Kris Menzies, David Visentin, Kevin Weaver and Jim Williams
2023-24 Board of Governors

Contact us

Patty Bradley

Senior Presidential Advisor and Government Relations

Office of the President
Georgian College
One Georgian Dr., Room H103
Barrie, ON L4M 3X9

Phone: 705.722.5127
Fax: 705.722.1559
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Candice Niosi

Executive Assistant

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Georgian College
One Georgian Dr., Room H103
Barrie, ON L4M 3X9

Phone: 705.722.5126
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Sarah Pendlebury

Executive Assistant

Office of the Board of Governors
Georgian College
One Georgian Dr., Room H103
Barrie, ON L4M 3X9

Phone: 705.722.5106
Fax: 705.722.1559
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Senior Leadership Team

About Georgian’s Senior Leadership Team

Georgian’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) oversees External Relations, Academic, Corporate Services and Innovation, and International, Workforce Development and Partnerships. Meet our SLT members below.

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About Suzie Addison-Toor

Suzie joined Georgian in 2008 after 15 years of innovative community leadership creating and growing several non-profit enterprises. She held a series of leadership roles from program co-ordinator and manager, to Director of the Centre for Changemaking and Social Innovation. Suzie was instrumental in Georgian achieving its designation as Canada’s first – and only – Ashoka U changemaker college.

In her current role, she is accountable for Accessibility and Well-being, Athletics and Recreation, Co-op Education and Career Success, Counselling, Georgian Stores, Indigenous Services and Access Programs, Libraries and Academic Success, Social Innovation and Student Success, and Student Life.

Suzie holds a Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University and a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education from McMaster University.

David Bell, Associate Vice President, Advancement and Alumni Relations at Georgian College
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About David Bell

David has worked in higher education advancement for more than 17 years. He leads a team of professionals dedicated to building relationships, raising funds, engaging with alumni and supporting student success. He’s responsible for a diverse portfolio, including development/fundraising, alumni relations, community engagement, and conference and event services.

Prior to joining Georgian in 2019, David served for more than a decade at the Schulich School of Business, York University, where he held positions of increasing responsibility culminating in his role as Executive Director, Alumni Relations and Development. As Executive Director, David managed a team of advancement professionals supporting the dean in all aspects of fundraising and alumni relations, both in Canada and internationally.

Before moving to the Schulich School of Business, David spent two years working at the Royal Ontario Museum, focusing on major gifts and prospect research portfolios. David has also served in advancement roles at Nipissing University and the University of Windsor.

David holds two degrees, including an Honours Bachelor of Arts from Nipissing University and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Windsor. He’s a licensed barrister and solicitor and practiced environmental law and civil litigation prior to returning to the advancement sector.

Patty Bradley, Senior Presidential Advisor and Government Relations at Georgian College
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About Patty Bradley

Patty has more than 25 years of senior management experience in the private and public sectors, including leadership roles in higher education and the hospitality and entertainment industry with experience in crisis management, planning and implementation.

Reporting to the President, Patty is responsible for supporting the senior team’s strategic initiatives and government relations agenda. Patty has a Master’s in Leadership and Business Administration, a Bachelor of Business degree specializing in Entrepreneurship, a Certified Meeting Professionals designation, and is a proud graduate of Georgian’s Tourism Management diploma.

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About Shannon Hynes

Shannon is a recognized strategic leader with more than 20 years of experience working in higher education and with organizations across multiple sectors. She’s responsible for the college’s strategic enrolment planning, and oversees Advancement and Alumni Relations, Marketing, Communications and Recruitment and the Office of the Registrar.

Most recently, Shannon was Associate Vice President, Strategic Planning and Institutional Analysis, at George Brown College. Over the course of her career, she has served on various committees and volunteered her time on executive committees, as a non-profit board member and as an adjudicator for sector awards.

Known for her collaborative and consultative approach – no matter the strategic challenge – Shannon is keen to learn, engaging diverse groups and ensuring multiple perspectives are considered when surfacing solutions.

Shannon earned her Bachelor of Arts from York University, completed a post-graduate certificate in Publishing from Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University), and earned her Master of Business Administration from the Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University. She’s also a Prosci-certified Change Leader.

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About David Johnson

David has more than 25 years of management experience in multiple industries and roles within the private and public sectors, including leadership roles in consumer packaged goods, architecture and engineering, and software development.

David has been with Georgian in a leadership capacity since 2005, joining as the Director Information Technology. Over the years, he accepted roles with increasing responsibility, including Executive Director, Enrolment Management and Information Technology, and Associate Vice President, Digital Innovation. Notably, he led the development and implementation of a multi-year, multi-faceted, college-wide digital innovation plan.

In his current role, his portfolio includes Accounting, Financial Planning, Campus Safety Services, Facilities Management, Legal and Risk Management, Institutional Research, Information Technology, and Digital Innovation.

In addition to earning a Master of Business Administration with Distinction from Heriot-Watt University and a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo, David is a Chartered Global Management Accountant and Associate Chartered Management Accountant.

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About Dr. Yael Katz

A recognized and avid champion of creativity and innovation in higher education, Yael brings to Team Georgian more than 20 years of experience in progressive teaching and academic leadership roles within the postsecondary sector. She’s responsible for planning, organizing and directing college operations related to the content and delivery of our academic programs and services. In addition, she leads Georgian’s international portfolio.

Yael has served in various capacities including as professor, program co-ordinator, associate dean, dean, special advisor and senior executive. Before joining Georgian, she was Vice-Provost, Academic, at Sheridan College. She’s also co-founder of M/Y storycreative.

Over the course of her career, Yael has overseen the development and implementation of new programs, academic pathways, global partnerships, strategic frameworks and academic plans. She has collaborated with many multidisciplinary teams and units to lead curriculum initiatives, organizational development and research activities, strategy task forces, and dynamic community engagement.

Yael writes, speaks and advises internationally on creativity and innovation in 21st century postsecondary contexts, and strives to inspire and facilitate transformative change. She has been a passionate voice in support of team-based interdisciplinary teaching, learning, research and practice.

A champion of lifelong learning, Yael holds a PhD in English from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and a Master of Arts and Honours Bachelor of Arts in English from Western University.

Dr. Mira Ray, Executive Director, Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Georgian College
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About Dr. Mira Ray

Dr. Mira Ray oversees Research and Innovation, the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre, and Social Innovation. As the key strategic and operational leader of Georgian’s innovation strategy, she’s responsible for collaborating with others to strengthen research, social innovation and intrapreneurship/entrepreneurship capabilities and practices throughout the college, and establishing positive relationships with governments, researchers, entrepreneurs and community and industry leaders.

Dr. Ray joined Georgian in 2014 to assist with key strategic initiatives, including a strategy to increase degree delivery in Simcoe County and surrounding regions. She became Director of Research and Innovation in 2016, with a focus on industry and community-led applied research and development.

Among many accomplishments, she built Georgian’s Competitive Smart Manufacturing program, secured more than $8 million in funding from federal and provincial grant agencies and industry, and pivoted during the early days of the pandemic to re-align research and innovation resources and expertise to help partners manufacture critical personal protection equipment.

Prior to joining Georgian, Dr. Ray worked as a consultant with McKinsey and Company. She holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia, Post-Doctoral fellowship from Western University, Master of Business Administration from The Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University and Master of Science from McGill University.

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About Dave Shorey

Dave oversees the strategic direction of the Owen Sound Campus. This includes cultivating, developing, and nurturing positive relationships with community, government, and industry partners. He also ensures continued quality programs and exceptional service delivery as well as provides oversight for campus administration, organizational planning, and operations.

Previously, Dave was Innovation Officer for the Municipal Innovation Council in Bruce County where he built a broad network of stakeholders to identify, understand, and co-develop solutions to emerging issues in the community. Dave developed a comprehensive framework for eight municipal organizations that identifies areas of opportunity and the strategic capabilities needed for advancement. He established communities of practice that connect municipal staff from across the council’s membership to learn together, collaborate, and solve common challenges. He also fostered closer ties between municipalities and postsecondary institutions through applied research and work-integrated learning.

Dave is a faculty member at Wilfrid Laurier University and teaches in the Master of Education program. Previously, he served as Associate Director, Residence Education, at the university. He championed collaboration across the institution and the co-creation of innovative programs. Notably, he led the advancement of a nation-leading Residence Education unit, which focuses on student transition and leadership development. The unit was ranked the number one residence program in Canada in 2018 and 2019 by Maclean’s magazine in the comprehensive university category.

Along with extensive curriculum development experience, Dave has provided consulting to numerous postsecondary institutions on designing curriculum for experiential learning outside the classroom and the change management process. Dave has also been actively involved in numerous professional associations committed to student success and sustainable growth in the postsecondary sector.

He has deep ties to the area.

Dave holds a Honours Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education from Wilfrid Laurier University. He’s currently completing his Doctor of Education at Western University in the field of Educational Leadership. He’s also a member of Laurier’s Centre for Leading Research in Education, with a focus on lifespan, living and learning.

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About Sheila West

Sheila has more than 20 years of progressive academic leadership experience within the Ontario college system in the areas of health and allied health programs. She joined Georgian in 2019 and since 2020 has served as the Dean of Health, Wellness and Sciences, overseeing the academic delivery of a diverse suite of regulated and non-regulated health profession programs.

Sheila holds a master’s degree in Nursing from the University of Toronto with a focus on acute care and health teaching. Over the course of her career, Sheila has sat on numerous committees and advisory boards and currently holds a Board of Directors position with Victoria Village and sits on the WeRPN Research Advisory Council.

She’s the recipient of several awards, including the Award of Excellence and Innovation in Partnerships and Collaboration with the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education, the Innovation for Practical Nursing Education Award, and the Distinguished Faculty and Helping Hands Awards from Humber College.