Biographies
Catherine Chandler Crichlow
Dean, School of Continuing Studies
Catherine Chandler-Crichlow, Ph.D. is the Dean at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies (SCS).
Prior to joining U of T SCS, Catherine was the Executive Director of Career Management and Corporate Recruiting at Ivey Business School - Western University. She is a transformational leader and passionate advocate for an inclusive approach to addressing the supply and demand of talent for the Ontario workforce ecosystem. While at Western, she was an active member of Ivey’s EDI Executive Council.
Prior to her leadership positions within universities, Catherine headed 3C Workforce Solutions that conducted human capital research in partnership with organizations such as Mercer International to determine talent needs across major sectors such as transportation, telecommunications and hospitality in Ontario. Such research she deems key to understanding the changing nature of work and tackling under- and unemployment of racialized youth, immigrants, newcomers, and marginalized Francophonie.
With 25+ years as a human capital professional, her career focus has been in the financial services sector with executive roles at TD Bank Financial Group, the Centre of Excellence in Financial Services and the Toronto International Leadership Centre for Financial Sector Supervision. She has consulted to the World Bank and has advised clients in Canada, Europe, Latin America, South-East Asia and the Caribbean.
Catherine has been a human capital advisor to different levels of government such as her membership on the federal Advisory Panel on Canada’s International Education Strategy and as a member of the External Advisory Committee on Inclusion and Diversity of the Ontario Public Service. She was Board Chair of the largest immigrant mentorship network in Canada and in celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary, she was selected by The Philanthropist as one of Canada’s leaders in the non-profit sector.
Catherine holds a doctorate in adult education from the University of Toronto, a Master of Education degree from Harvard University, and both a Diploma in Education and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the West Indies.
Juan Mavo Navarro
Assistant Dean, Lifelong Learning and Innovation
Juan Mavo Navarro is Assistant Dean, Lifelong Learning & Innovation at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies (SCS). He is an experienced leader in instructional systems design, with over 25 years of expertise in both the public and private sectors. His career has included roles as a professor, researcher, corporate trainer, eLearning developer, learning consultant, and learning leader. Juan is passionate about creating holistic learning experiences that recognize education as a continuous journey. He places strong emphasis on understanding learners' needs and developing tailored solutions to help them succeed. Juan is focused on exploring the intersection of Learning & Development and Lifelong Learning, guiding both individuals and organizations in enhancing their learning capabilities.
Lisa Morgan
Assistant Dean, International and Specialized Programs
Lisa Morgan is Assistant Dean, International and Specialized Programs at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies (SCS) where she is leading and collaborating on international co-creation initiatives for capacity-building and sustainability. She also leads the planning, direction, and oversight of the English Language Program (ELP) and Youth Programs. Her passion for improving lives through equitable and inclusive access to education has shaped her 25+ year career in education and lifelong learning. She has worked in both the non-profit and public sector supporting youth, newcomers, and international students in gaining the competencies and language skills necessary to achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals. Lisa has held various roles as Instructor, Academic Manager, and Director and has established and maintained strategic and collaborative partnerships with international institutions and governmental organizations including those with a focus on equity-deserving and at-risk groups. Lisa holds an M.A. in Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto.
Janay Gouveia
Director, Learning Innovation
Janay Gouveia is the Director, Learning Innovation at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies (SCS). As an education strategist with a transformative and collaborative approach to education, Janay oversees the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of non-credit, open enrolment courses and certificate programs as well as international partner programs, and customized training solutions that align with industry and changes in the workplace. She also leads the divisions digital learning and educational technology initiatives, online learning support services, and instructor professional development program. With over 10 years of experience working in both the public and non-profit sectors, Janay has led a broad spectrum of educational programs and projects and has continually worked to build out and refine business processes to enhance organizational efficiency and drive meaningful outcomes. She leads her team with integrity, perseverance, and enthusiasm, inspiring them to work collaboratively to think beyond the idea of conventional teaching and learning to address the skills needed to align with our everchanging and ever evolving complex, interconnected world. Known for her endless curiosity and continuous desire to enhance her skills, Janay is eager to connect with others and explore innovative ways to support learner success. She believes in the power of new experiences to change our worldview and shape our identity and supports the development of dynamic and impactful educational programming that is transformative for learners and educators alike.
Samantha Stevens-Hall
Lead Learning Design & Development Specialist
Samantha Stevens-Hall is a Lead Learning Designer and Development Specialist at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies (SCS). With 15 years of experience in higher education in Canada, she has been a member of the Learning Innovation team at SCS since 2018 where she leads the design and development of international and strategic partnership initiatives. As a champion for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) in higher education, she is committed to making higher education more inclusive and accessible through innovative programs. She has diverse experience in instructional design and leads program development with a collaborative design thinking approach driven by EDI, UDL, and inclusive pedagogies. She is committed to ensuring that all learners feel valued and engaged in the classroom. Samantha's dedication to fostering inclusive educational environments and her continuous pursuit of professional growth make her a driving force in the field of higher education learning design and development.
Ezra Liu
Lead Learning Design & Development Specialist
Ezra Liu is a Lead Learning Design and Development Specialist at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies (SCS). She holds a master’s degree in Neuroscience and Educational Technology and has over ten years of teaching and designing experience in higher education both domestically and internationally. She is passionate about thoughtfully combining pedagogy, technology, and instructional design to create courses and programs that educate and engage learners in diverse subject areas. Ezra has experience leading and managing various course developments and champions working collaboratively with all parties involved. She takes a learner-centered approach and is always looking for innovative ways to promote lifelong learning in her course designs.
University of Toronto Faculty
Dr. Notisha Massaquoi
Assistant Professor
Department of Health and Society at the University of Toronto Scarborough
Dr. Notisha Massaquoi has been a powerful advocate for advancements in healthcare for Black communities for three decades. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Society at the University of Toronto, with graduate appointments in the Factor Inwentash Faculty of Social Work and the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the Temerty School of Medicine. She is also the founder and director of the Black Health Equity Lab (The BHEL). She holds a BA in Psychology from Western University, an MSW and PhD from the University of Toronto. Her early healthcare leadership career established several organizations that served Black communities in Canada, including Africans in Partnership Against AIDS and TAIBU Community Health Centre. She designed the health programs and served for two decades as the Executive Director of Women's Health in Women's Hands Community Health Centre in Toronto – the only Community Health Centre in North America which provides specialized primary healthcare for Black and racialized women. She has consulted globally with the United Nations Social Development Forum on racism and its impact on workforces and with UNAIDS on organizational responses to HIV and migration. She is considered one of Canada's leading experts in developing equity-responsive organizations, and her research and advocacy have supported Canadian institutions in addressing anti-Black racism and the collection of race-based data. Most notably she co-chaired the Anti-racism Advisory Panel of the Toronto Police Services Board and was responsible for producing the first mandatory race-based data collection policy for a police service in Canada. Notisha was recently named one of the most influential Torontonians of 2022 by Toronto Life Magazine and is the 2023 recipient of the YWCA Women of Distinction Award for Health Leadership.
Dr. Titilayo Soremi
Assistant Professor (Teaching Stream)
Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto Scarborough
Dr. Titilayo Soremi holds a Masters Degree in International Development from the University of Sussex, and a PhD in Political Science from the University of Exeter. Her doctorate thesis examined the involvement of the European Union in the policy transfer of renewable energy policy to West Africa and applied the Narrative Policy Framework (NPF) to analyze the policy narratives of the actors. Titilayo has worked with the Nexus Network at the University of Sussex and with international non-profit organisations, including MasterPeace, Dance4Life, and SchoolNet. Her research interests include global public policy transfer, policy narratives, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Titilayo teaches public policy courses at UTSC and has published articles in the International Review of Public Policy, Policy Design and Practice, the Global Journal of Social Sciences, and the Canadian Journal of African Studies.