Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 17, 2025

Susan Phillips, C.M.
Ottawa, Ontario

Professor emerita at Carleton University, she founded Canada’s only graduate program in philanthropy. A leading scholar with 40 years of impact, she has shaped non-profit research, mentored hundreds, and influenced public policy. Her award-winning work and editorial leadership have positioned Carleton as a global leader in non-profit and philanthropic studies.