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Rhonda Lenton

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President at York University
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Rhonda Lenton is the eighth President and Vice-Chancellor of York University, a role she has held since 2017. A sociologist by training with a PhD from the University of Toronto, her work focuses on driving positive change through community engagement, research innovation, and expanding experiential education.

She is a dedicated community leader with a deep commitment to social justice and equity, stemming from her activism during the second wave of feminism. She is a first-generation university student and has served on the boards of organizations like United Way Greater Toronto and Universities Canada.

She was named one of Canadas Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Womens Executive Network (WXN) in 2015.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
President
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Priorities

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Higher Education Leadership
As President of a major university and Chair of the Council of Ontario Universities, she is focused on institutional strategy, student success, and community partnerships.
AI for Social Good
She has expressed excitement for research initiatives like "Connected Minds, " which leverage AI to create a more healthy and just society.
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Career

Work history

7-2017
President
York University
11-2012 - 5-2017
Provost
York University
In the press

Media appearances

York University President - Rhonda Lenton / American Idol Contestant. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Future of Education with Dr. Rhonda Lenton, President of York University. Featured in Ikonns Podcast
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Education
1982 - 1989
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
University of Toronto
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