Associate Director, Organizational Transformation and Accountability
Leola joined TDSB in 2013 following careers in human resources, labour relations, and law. Leola previously served as TDSB’s Interim Associate Director, Organizational Transformation and Accountability, and as Executive Officer, Legal Services leading a team of lawyers and staff in providing strategic legal services. Leola is also a governance professional and has certificates in Human Resources, executive leadership, and change management. She is the recipient of three Canadian Lawyer InHouse Magazine Innovation Awards in 2017, including Innovation of the Year, recognizing excellence in law department management and equity initiatives. In 2019, Leola and her team were recognized as one of Canada’s leading in-house teams by the Legal500 GC Powerlist Canada. She also received the Ontario Bar Association Canadian Corporate Counsel Association Excellence Award in 2020 and was an awardee at the 2022 Canadian Law Awards.
2023-24 Letter of Responsibility (PDF)