As part of Humber’s succession planning, I am delighted to announce that Gina Antonacci will become our new Senior Vice-President, Academic beginning September 2021.

Gina has more than 30 years’ experience in postsecondary education. At Humber, Gina has held several roles including being a faculty member, program coordinator, associate dean, dean and associate vice-president, academic. Prior to joining Humber, Gina also worked for several years in the Ontario Ministry of Correctional Services. Gina holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Niagara University, and a PhD from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto.

In her role as AVP Academic, Gina has worked alongside Laurie and the Senior Deans, providing strong leadership within the academic division and across the entire organization. Gina has provided critical support to the development and implementation of Humber’s 2016-2021 Academic Plan. Among several other accomplishments, Gina has been instrumental in helping to grow Humber’s Centre of Innovation network and in supporting Humber’s academic transformation and the 2018 establishment of our six Faculties.

With her vast leadership and academic experience, along with her more recent experience as an integral member of Humber’s response to COVID-19, Gina is well positioned to lead the evolution of our academic programing as we continue to adapt to the impact of the pandemic, and our planning for the future.

Recruitment will begin for the new AVP, Academic later this month for a September 2021 start date.

Please join me in congratulating Gina on her new role.

Chris Whitaker
President, CEO Humber I.T.A.L