Board of Directors

Board of Directors of Council of Ontario Universities 2025-26

The Board of Directors governs the corporation and provides fiduciary responsibility, oversight, insight and foresight on the future direction and long-term success of the Council of Ontario Universities.

There are four committees of the Board:
• Budget and Audit
• Governance and Nominations
• Government and Community Relations
• Human Resources

MemberTitleInstitution
Dr. Deborah MacLatchy (Chair)President and Vice-ChancellorWilfrid Laurier University
Dr. Susan Tighe (Vice-Chair)President and Vice-ChancellorMcMaster University
Dr. Gillian SiddallPresident and Vice-ChancellorLakehead University
Dr. Melanie WoodinPresidentUniversity of Toronto
Dr. Kevin WamsleyPresident and Vice-ChancellorNipissing University
Dr. Wisdom TetteyPresident and Vice-ChancellorCarleton University
Dr. Cathy BrucePresident and Vice-ChancellorTrent University
Ana SerranoPresident and Vice-ChancellorOCAD University
Dr. Sophie RolandProfessor of Voice, Music Performance Studies, Don Wright Faculty of MusicWestern University
Dr. Jennifer McArthurAssociate Professor and Associate Chair, Graduate Program, Project Management in the Built Environment Department of Architectural ScienceToronto Metropolitan University
Prof. Bonnie PattersonExternal Member
COU Secretariat
MemberTitle
Dominika FloodChief of Staff and Strategic Advisor
Kathryn WhiteCorporate Secretary/Senior Policy Advisor
Board of Directors of Council of Ontario Universities 2025-26 Board of Directors