Naomi Alboim

Naomi Alboim is a Distinguished Fellow at Queen’s University’s School of Policy Studies and Senior Policy Fellow at the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration (CERC) at Ryerson University. With over 25 years of senior government experience in Canadian federal and Ontario provincial roles—including eight years as Deputy Minister overseeing portfolios like immigration, human rights, and indigenous issues—she transitioned to academia and consulting. Her expertise spans immigration policy, social policy, and labour market integration. She advises governments and NGOs globally, focusing on refugee issues and immigrant integration.

Ms. Alboim holds Queen Elizabeth II’s Gold and Diamond Jubilee Medals and is an Order of Ontario member. Her consulting work extends to Europe, the Caribbean, and multiple African and Asian nations. Though no specific grants or labs are listed, her research emphasizes policy implementation and equity in migration contexts.