Sharmaine McKenzie is the Director of Strategic Planning and Operations in the Faculty of Law at Ryerson University where she provides leadership on academic administration, financial and human resources planning and organizational development.

Raised in Mississauga by parents who shaped and inspired her core values and work ethic, Sharmaine has always been focused on developing people and putting the necessary systems in place to help them succeed. After receiving a degree in Human Resources Management from York University, followed by a post-graduate certificate in adult education from the University of Toronto – Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.   Sharmaine began her career at Ryerson in 2007, and soon distinguished herself as a leader overseeing large-scale projects and initiatives, and as a community builder advancing cultural diversity at the University.