Dr. Krista Holmes is passionate in her commitment to advancing research and innovation through academic, industry and community partnerships and collaboration. As Associate Vice President, Research & Innovation at George Brown College, she is accountable for the leadership, operational excellence and strategic oversight of the college’s research and innovation programs. Krista has worked in the postsecondary education sector for over fifteen years. With extensive expertise in research ethics, she is actively engaged in policy and advocacy initiatives to establish and maintain high quality and standards for the responsible conduct of research provincially, nationally and internationally. Krista is committed to working within an anti-oppression framework in support of equity deserving groups.