Dr. Karen Edge joined Yorkville University in September 2025. Previously, Karen held a faculty appointment at UCL Institute of Education (“IOE”) in London, UK for 20 years. At IOE, Karen led various programmes including the MA Leadership and MBA Educational Leadership (International). Karen also served as head of International Partnerships in the IOE Doctoral School. As UCL’s Pro-Vice Provost (International), Karen co-led and championed the implementation of UCL’s international strategy including co-chairing UCL’s strategic partnership with a Canadian university and the Global Research Forum within UCL. As an academic leader, Karen creates opportunities for all stakeholders to engage in ways that are personally and professionally rewarding. She is known as an effective champion for colleagues and students who blends keen strategic insight with kindness and transparency. She is a celebrated teacher, receiving multiple nominations for teaching awards for her innovative and inclusive practice. Karen’s research expertise and contributions rest in the broad areas of educational leadership, equality and diversity, international collaboration generational theory, and system-level change through initiatives like the Global City Leaders Project. Awarded over CDN $1.8 million, Karen’s research spans 35+ countries and has engaged over 100 global research colleagues, and 75 expert academic, policy and practice advisory board members. She is also a sought-after keynote speaker and workshop leader, where she is widely recognised for her ability to fuse theory, practice and humour with memorable take-home messages and evidence-driven tools. As a result, Karen has delivered 100s of academic and professional keynotes in over 25 countries. She also received the UCL IOE Director’s Prize for Public Engagement (2015) and became a Salzburg Global Fellow (2022). Karen holds a PhD in Educational Administration and Master of Arts (Higer Education) from the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education/University of Toronto. She earned her BSc in Biology and Environmental Science from Western University. Karen has long admired the innovation and strength of the Faculty of Education and is excited to work alongside colleagues and students. She is returning to Canada joining Yorkville after relocating from London, UK. She is eager to play a key role within the university and looks forward to collaborating with sector partners for the benefit of the faculty, university and wider education systems.