Dr. Lauren Wolman is a recognized leader in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), with over 20 years of experience spanning education, sport, community development, and public policy.

With a deep commitment to social impact, Dr. Wolman brings academic rigor, strategic insight, and lived experience to every role she takes on—transforming systems through collaboration, care, and courageous leadership.

Most recently, Lauren served as Manager of Research and Strategic Initiatives in EDI at Centennial College, where she has led transformational projects including disaggregated demographic data governance, survivor-centered policy reform, and institution-wide communications strategies that advance equity and belonging.

Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. and M.A. in Kinesiology and Health Science from York University, where she also taught and conducted research on equity in sport, Indigenous health, and youth participation. Her peer-reviewed publications span topics such as early childhood sport development, safe sport transitions, and community wellbeing.

A respected governance expert, Lauren is a Rugby Canada’s Board of Directors and Chairs both the Governance and Ethics & Integrity Committee, ensuring sport environments are ethical, inclusive, and safe.