Kiren is the Executive Director of the Institutional Research and Data Governance office at the University of Toronto. In this role, Kiren is responsible for overseeing the delivery of institutional data and analytics services, while also implementing an institution-wide data governance program. To guide this work, she leads the Institutional Data Strategy to support the University in strategically harnessing data to achieve institutional goals, while incrementally maturing the institution’s data and analytics capabilities. Kiren is dedicated to partnering with the University’s division to define their data and analytics needs to better inform decision-making, while also promoting access and use to institutional data. Prior to joining UofT in 2020, Kiren spent 20 years in the healthcare sector working in hospital, research, public agency, and management consulting roles. Kiren holds an MSc in Epidemiology from the University of Toronto and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, York University.
Day 1: Oct 14, 2025
9:30 am
C-SUITE PANEL: ACHIEVING DATA & AI MATURITY
Drive Public Sector Innovation Through Effective Governance
A strong data governance framework is the foundation for achieving data maturity, enabling organizations to harness the full potential of their data assets while ensuring compliance, security, and trust. Take back to your office strategies to:
- Optimize data sharing agreements and address privacy limitations to empower your teams.
- Navigate the absence of governance standards in the cloud.
- Foster a data-driven culture that aligns business objectives with data management best practices.
Advance your organization’s journey to data maturity and unlock long-term value from your analytics investments.
Day 2: Oct 22, 2025
