Simona Chiose

Simona Chiose, PhD is the Divisional Lead of Public Affairs at the University of Toronto, a position she has held since July 2021.1 She is a strategic communications leader in higher education with extensive experience in journalism, research administration, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, and project management.1

Key aspects of Simona's background include:

1. Education: She holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Toronto, completed in 2016.1

2. Current role: As Divisional Lead of Public Affairs, she leads campaigns highlighting the university's impact on innovation and competitiveness in key sectors.1

3. Previous experience:

   • Senior Policy Advisor in Public Affairs and Government Relations at the University of Toronto (2018-2021)1
   • Higher Education Reporter and Education Editor at The Globe and Mail (2012-2018)1
   • Television Producer and Journalist (1996-2004)1

4. Teaching: Simona is an Adjunct Faculty member in Political Science at the Royal Conservatory of Music and Arts since 2018.1

5. Skills: She specializes in strategic research projects, public discussion series, and developing partnerships with the business sector.1

6. Languages: Simona is proficient in Romanian, Spanish, French, and English.1

Her work focuses on advancing the university's priorities through strategic communication, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement in the higher education sector.1