Dr. Marjory Kerr joined Tyndale University as President and Vice Chancellor on July 1, 2020. She came to this role having extensive experience in Christian higher education. Immediately before arriving at Tyndale, Dr. Kerr served as President and Vice Chancellor at Booth University College in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and prior to the Presidential role as Vice President Academic. Preceding these executive roles, Dr. Kerr served on the Booth University College Board of Trustees for seven years, and she has also served on the board of Christian Higher Education Canada (CHEC).

Under Dr. Kerr’s leadership, Tyndale has continued on a path of creative growth, adaptability, and faithfulness to its core mission. In the fall of 2022, Tyndale launched a five-year strategic plan which was developed during the global pandemic. The creation and launch of the strategic plan ensured Tyndale was well-positioned for growth coming out of the pandemic and for the future. Simultaneously, a five-year Academic Plan was developed and launched, creating a clear pathway for program development congruous with the 2020 change to Tyndale’s legislated charter which enables new degrees to be offered.

The Tyndale Green Development has also been developed under Dr. Kerr’s leadership. Working alongside the Tyndale Board of Governors and in partnership with Collecdev Markee Development, the development will see underutilized portions of the campus developed into a residential community containing both market-rate and affordable rental apartments. Construction will take place in phases commencing in 2025 and continuing over several years. Once complete this initiative will provide a new, consistent revenue stream to the University.

Dr. Kerr holds a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Waterloo. She is a registered psychologist in Ontario and a seasoned executive coach with over 20 years of board governance experience. Her expertise includes internal and external consulting and leadership roles focused on strategic planning and facilitation, leadership development, board governance, and identification and development of organizational talent in the public, private and not-for-profit/NGO sectors. She serves on the board of Bethany Kids and has extensive experience in lay leadership within her church and not-for-profit organizations.