Dan Bradshaw
Dan Bradshaw, Assistant Vice-President, Labour Relations, York University.
Dan Bradshaw is a seasoned expert in labour relations with a solid academic foundation and extensive experience in higher education. He holds a Master of Industrial Relations from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Manitoba. Dan has held key roles, including Associate Vice-Principal, Human Resources, and Associate Vice-Principal, Faculty Relations at Queen’s University. His extensive experience includes work at Royal Roads University, the College of New Caledonia and the University of Manitoba. In his career Dan’s responsibilities have included a broad range of human resource functions, with his primary interest being in strategic labour relations and collective bargaining.
As the Assistant Vice-President, Labour Relations, Dan Bradshaw oversees the University’s full labour relations function including collective bargaining and the interpretation and administration of collective agreements. Dan and the Labour Relations team provide University administrators with solid advice, coaching and guidance in support of developing effective labour relations at York University.
Leigh Scott
Leigh Scott, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Assistant Vice-President, Human Resources (AVP HR), York University.
Leigh Scott has been appointed as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Assistant Vice-President, Human Resources (AVP HR) at York University, effective July 1, 2024. She joins from Grand River Hospital, where she was the Interim Vice-President of People, Culture, and Experience since May 2023. Leigh holds a Master of Leadership from Guelph University and an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University. She has extensive experience in community-based health care, organizational change leadership, performance improvement, and labour relations.
As Chief Human Resources Officer at York University, Leigh Scott focuses on fairness and equity, developing employee-centered strategies, supporting the University’s mission, and implementing the Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy.
Susan D. Dion
Susan D. Dion, Associate Vice-President Indigenous Initiatives and Professor in the Faculty of Education, York University.
Professor Susan D. Dion is a distinguished Lenape and Potawatomi scholar with a rich academic background. Holding a PhD from the University of Toronto, she has been a pivotal figure at York University since 2001, becoming the first Indigenous tenure-track faculty member in the Faculty of Education. Her commitment to education is evident in her progression to full professor in 2021. With a diverse heritage encompassing Irish and French ancestry, Professor Dion brings a unique perspective to her work.
As the Associate Vice-President Indigenous Initiatives at York University, Professor Dion is leading transformative change by championing Indigenous student and employee success and creating inclusive educational and work environments.
Amy Gaukel
Amy Gaukel, Senior Executive Officer for the Division, York University.
Amy Gaukel is an award-winning higher education professional with a career in student affairs. She is currently the Senior Executive Officer for the Division, guiding planning, goal setting, and operations. Previously, she was the Assistant Dean, Students at the Lassonde School of Engineering. Amy holds a Master of Education in Higher Education Leadership from the University of Calgary and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Development and International Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University. She volunteers with the United Way Simcoe Muskoka and chairs the Board’s Governance Committee. Amy is a step-mom, wife, guardian to two golden doodles, gardener, embroiderer, amateur photographer, angler, and hunter.
At York University, Amy Gaukel oversees planning, goal setting, strategic projects, and operations for the Division as the Senior Executive Officer. She supports the activation of the DEDI Strategy and the Framework and Action Plan on Black Inclusion. Her experience in student affairs enhances her leadership in improving the experiences at York and in meeting the Division’s strategic objectives.
Marian MacGregor
Marian MacGregor, Executive Director of the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion, York University.
Marian MacGregor is the Executive Director of the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion at York University. Previously, she was the Equity Advisor at the Law Society of Ontario, where she implemented recommendations for addressing the challenges faced by racialized licensees. Marian’s legal career began with providing services to low-income individuals and families in Toronto’s legal clinic system. As Executive Director of CLASP at Osgoode Hall Law School, she developed an interdisciplinary program for law and social work students. She also co-founded the Disability Law Intensive at Osgoode Hall in partnership with ARCH Disability Law Centre. Marian holds a B.A. (Hons) from the University of Toronto, an LLB from the University of Windsor Law School, and an M.A. in Critical Disability Studies from York University.
As the Executive Director of the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion at York University, Marian MacGregor leads initiatives to promote and uphold human rights, equity, and inclusion across the university. Her role involves developing and implementing policies, programs, and strategies to create a more inclusive and equitable campus environment.