Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 8, 2014
• Invested on: February 13, 2015

For her leadership in post-secondary education as an administrator, and for her promotion of community-based learning initiatives.

Ramona Lumpkin has made notable contributions to post-secondary education in Canada. She has led academic institutions across the country, from Huron University College to Mount Saint Vincent University, and strongly believes liberal arts colleges offer countless benefits to students. As president and vice-chancellor of Mount Saint Vincent University, she continues to move the institution forward in its mission to support women and education, while fortifying connections between the university, the community and the broader Atlantic region.