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Simona Chiose
Advocating for durable public policy through curiosity, consensus building, creativity and communications.
Simona Chiose, PhD, is a strategic communications leader in the higher education sector, currently serving as the Divisional Lead of Public Affairs at the University of Toronto since July 2021.1 With over two decades of experience, she has worked across journalism, research administration, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, and project management.1
In her current role, Chiose leads public affairs campaigns highlighting the university's impact on innovation and competitiveness in leading sectors. She develops strategic research projects focused on life sciences, advanced technologies, and skills development, while also launching public discussion series that bring top researchers into dialogue with government stakeholders.1
Prior to her current position, Chiose held the following roles:
- Senior Policy Advisor, Public Affairs, Government Relations at the University of Toronto (2018-2021)1
- Higher Education Reporter at The Globe and Mail (2014-2018)1
- Assistant National News Editor at The Globe and Mail (2013-2014)1
- Editor, Production Manager, and Freelance Reporter at The Globe and Mail (2003-2012)1
- Television Producer for Book Television and Journalist (1996-2004)1
Chiose holds a PhD and is known for her work at the intersection of policy and politics, with a focus on developing and executing impactful advocacy campaigns in the higher education sector.1
