Yael Katz

A recognized and avid champion of creativity and innovation in higher education, Yael brings to Team Georgian more than 20 years of experience in progressive teaching and academic leadership roles within the postsecondary sector. She’s responsible for planning, organizing and directing college operations related to the content and delivery of academic programs and services. In addition, she leads Georgian’s international portfolio.

Yael has served in various capacities including as professor, program coordinator, associate dean, dean, special advisor and senior executive. Before joining Georgian, she was Vice-Provost, Academic, at Sheridan College. She’s also co-founder of M/Y storycreative.

Over the course of her career, Yael has overseen the development and implementation of new programs, academic pathways, global partnerships, strategic frameworks and academic plans. She has collaborated with many multidisciplinary teams and units to lead curriculum initiatives, organizational development and research activities, strategy task forces, and dynamic community engagement.

Yael writes, speaks and advises internationally on creativity and innovation in 21st century postsecondary contexts, and strives to inspire and facilitate transformative change. She has been a passionate voice in support of team-based interdisciplinary teaching, learning, research and practice.

A champion of lifelong learning, Yael holds a PhD in English from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and a Master of Arts and Honours Bachelor of Arts in English from Western University.