Caryl Arundel

Caryl Arundel is a Lecturer and academic coordinator at Toronto Metropolitan University, affiliated with the Department of Politics and Public Administration in the Faculty of Arts. She serves as the Coordinator of the Certificate in Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Management offered through the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education.

Education:

• Master of Public Administration (MPA), School of Policy Studies, Queen’s University
• MSc in Planning Studies, London School of Economics and Political Science
• Bachelor’s in Urban Geography, University of Toronto

Her research and professional work span urban governance, social policy, nonprofit management, and public sector strategy. With over two decades of experience in senior municipal roles in Toronto, she brings practical insight into local government operations, housing, child care, and strategic planning. Her expertise is reflected in publications addressing demographic change, income inequality, healthcare transitions, and community development.

The selected publications demonstrate a consistent focus on public wellbeing, equity, and effective governance in Canadian cities. Her work bridges academic analysis and policy application, particularly in municipal and nonprofit contexts, with recurring themes in aging populations, social services, and organizational effectiveness.

Scientific Awards & Recognition:

• Coordinator, Lieutenant Governor’s Medal of Distinction in Public Administration

Caryl Arundel has taught courses in local government and politics, social policy, strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, and critical issues in the nonprofit sector. While no formal advisees are listed, her mentorship extends through professional engagement and board leadership. She has contributed to impactful policy research funded by organizations such as the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Canadian Index of Wellbeing, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, and Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

Professional Affiliations:

• Board Member, Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities
• Member and Past Chair, Canadian Urban Institute
• Member and Past National Board Member, Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC)
• Member and Past Chair, Toronto Group of IPAC
• Member, Lambda Alpha (Land Economics), Simcoe Chapter