We are pleased to announce that, following a competitive search process, Kimberly Daniels has been appointed as Humber Polytechnic’s new Dean of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB).

Over the past 17 years, Kimberly has served Humber in a variety of roles spanning student support, student governance, campus life, and her most recent leadership position in the Office of EDIB. A proud Guelph-Humber alumni and active member of the Black/African Employee Resource Group (BA-ERG), Kimberly has consistently centered equity, belonging, and the diverse lived experiences of our students and staff throughout her career. In this work, she has also been instrumental in scaling and growing Humber’s Equity Hubs, including Black Student Support & Engagement (BSSE), the LGBTQ+ Resource Centre, and the Spirituality & Wellness Centre (SWC).

Kimberly is also a certified educator in teaching and training adults, a culturally inclusive educator, and holds credentials in 2SLGBTQ+ studies. She is currently pursuing her Master of Education in Educational Leadership, further strengthening her ability to advance institutional change through an equity and belonging lens.

In her leadership at Humber, Kimberly has played a central role in launching Humber’s EDIB Action Plan, advancing system-level strategies that align with the Building Brilliance framework, and ensuring that EDIB is not seen as a standalone effort but as an integral lens for institutional planning, program development, and measurable outcomes. She brings a deep understanding of Humber’s institutional culture, a proven track record of cross-divisional collaboration, and a passion for inclusive excellence.

Kimberly believes deeply in the power of community and collective action to shape and advance ideas. Her commitment to strong institutional stewardship, long-term planning, and informed decision-making will be instrumental in leading Humber’s EDIB portfolio into its next chapter.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the members of the hiring panel: Moriba Baker, Sarah Butterwick, Ian Crookshank, John Stilla, Shernett Bennett, and Elijah Williams — for their thoughtful deliberation, time, and commitment to this important process.

Please join us in congratulating Kimberly on her appointment as Dean, EDIB.

Jason Seright
Vice President Inclusion, Belonging & Student Experience