I am writing to share a staffing update that will impact the Longo Faculty of Business.
After an extraordinary 24 years of dedicated service, Alvina Cassiani has made the decision to retire from Humber at the end of December 2025. Throughout her remarkable career, Alvina has made an enduring impact on our community. As Senior Dean of the Longo Faculty of Business, she led Humber’s largest faculty with vision, innovation, and distinction. Under her leadership, the Faculty launched groundbreaking programs, adopted new approaches to teaching and learning, and expanded global engagement. She was a steadfast advocate for growth in enrolment and for welcoming students from around the world to Humber.
Most recently, as Acting Vice-President, Marketing, Communications & Advancement, Alvina continued to serve Humber with integrity, care, and unwavering commitment. In this role, she supported college-wide priorities and guided teams with steadiness through a period of transition.
We are deeply grateful for Alvina’s outstanding leadership, collegiality, and countless contributions to Humber’s success. She has been a valued leader within the academic division and a trusted colleague to many. Please join me in extending heartfelt thanks to Alvina for her exceptional service and in wishing her every happiness as she embarks on this exciting next chapter.
With Alvina’s retirement approaching, I am pleased to share that Colin Bartley, who has been serving as Interim Senior Dean, Longo Faculty of Business, will be appointed Senior Dean for a defined term until June 30, 2027. This appointment will ensure continuity and stability within the Faculty as we navigate the years ahead.
Colin brings more than 35 years of business, management, and leadership experience across the public and private sectors in the areas of payments and expense management, business and leisure travel, and hospitality. A proud two-time Humber graduate in Culinary Management and Hospitality Management, Colin also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Guelph.
His professional background includes 11 years in the hospitality industry in operational, event management, sales, and senior leadership roles across Canada. He also spent 14 years at American Express, where he held international leadership positions in client management and field strategy. Over the past 12 years at Humber Polytechnic, Colin has served as a professor, program coordinator, and associate dean—bringing deep experience and a commitment to student success.
Please join me in congratulating Colin on this appointment and wishing him continued success in his new role.
Gina Antonacci
Senior Vice-President, Academic
