After more than three decades in postsecondary education, Georgian College President & CEO MaryLynn West-Moynes, will retire in June 2022.
West-Moynes started her career at Georgian College back in 2012, bringing in a wealth of academic, administrative, and leadership experience.
Some achievements that were made under West-Moynes leadership include:
- Launching 37 new programs in response to industry and community needs, including a standalone Honours Bachelors of Science Nursing Degree
- The launch of a bold digital innovation strategy to improve student learning and service delivery
- Meaningful and authentic action toward Truth and Reconciliation through commitments agreed to when the college signed the Indigenous Education protocol in 2015
“MaryLynn is highly regarded across both the Ontario college and university systems and well known for her innovative, thoughtful and strategic approach,”
said Ali Khonsari, Chair of Georgian’s Board of Governors.
“Throughout her tenure at Georgian, she’s demonstrated an unwavering commitment to students and fostering collaborative community, government and industry partnerships. Her accomplishments at Georgian and contributions across the sector have been both significant and varied – though she’ll be the first to say they were the result of an incredible team effort.”
FM101 sat down with Georgian College President MaryLynn West-Moynes, to talk about her experience and impact in postsecondary education.
After your time spent in postsecondary education, and all of your successes that came with it, what are you most proud of accomplishing in your career?
What inspired you to work in postsecondary education ?
In your opinion, what is the most important thing for a postsecondary student to keep in mind, during their studies ?
Let’s talk about your commitment to educate students on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, especially when it comes to Truth and Reconciliation
Any plans for retirement?
Outside her postsecondary leadership roles, West-Moynes has been highly engaged in the community, participating on numerous non-profit, business, foundation, and economic development boards and committees.
