Vice-President (Finance and Administration)

Alison Horton

Alison Horton has broad and diverse experience in the post-secondary sector, most recently serving as Vice President Administrative Services and Vice Provost Academic Resources and Planning at Sheridan College.  Prior to joining Sheridan, Alison served as Vice President Academic, Vice President Corporate Services, Dean of Continuing Education, Dean School of Business, Media & Entertainment and Associate Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Mohawk College. In advance of these administrative positions, Alison was a Professor and a Program Coordinator for seven years in the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies. These various roles have contributed to her combination of strategic leadership, extensive academic and operational knowledge, and a track record of results-driven accomplishments.

Alison has participated in and provided leadership to a wide variety of sectoral committees and working groups, and served in the community on several boards, including the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, YWCA Hamilton and Ontario Learn.  Alison’s academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of Guelph and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Waterloo.