Penina Lam

Dr. Penina Lam is a Senior Director of International Relations, at the University of Toronto (U of T), where she leads strategic engagement and development of partnerships in Africa. She also leads the implementation the Africa Higher Education Health Collaborative initiative, to facilitate capacity development and entrepreneurship among African youth. She works closely with colleagues across the University of Toronto, African institutions, the Mastercard Foundation, and diverse ecosystem partners. As a scholar-practitioner, she’s passionate about collaborative research and programs that foster access to and equity in education, health, and employment opportunities. Her academic career has spanned research, faculty, staff, and senior leadership roles working in African, Canadian, and US institutions. Penina holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership & Organizational Development (OD), specializing in Human Resource Development. Prior to joining U of T, she worked as a Learning & De