Colleen Keenan

Head, Academic Practice Toronto

Colleen is Partner and Co-Head of the firm’s Academic Practice, based in the Toronto office. With more than 15 years of executive search experience, she has led many successful senior level searches for universities, colleges, and independent schools across Canada.

Prior to joining Odgers Berndtson, Colleen served as Vice-President of Public Affairs for Falconbridge Ltd. and as Vice-President of Communications and Public Affairs for the YMCA of Greater Vancouver. She has worked as a lobbyist, representing both corporate and non-profit clients, and as a communications assistant to a Member of Parliament.

Colleen holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto.