Senior Director - Community Safety, Toronto Community Housing
English and History, Bachelor of Arts (BA) 1998
Bachelor of Education (BEd), 1998

Dr. Vidal Chavannes is a public sector executive, educator, and researcher whose career has spanned education, public safety, organizational leadership, and community development.

A graduate of York University, Dr. Chavannes earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and English and a Bachelor of Education through York’s concurrent education program. He began his professional career in education, working as a high school teacher and later as a college administrator, before transitioning into independent consulting and then broader leadership roles in the public sector.

He currently serves as Senior Director of Community Safety at Toronto Community Housing, where he leads initiatives to strengthen tenant and staff safety, organizational effectiveness, and community well-being. Previously, he served as Director of Strategy, Research and Organizational Performance with Durham Regional Police Service.

Dr. Chavannes holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership from the University of Calgary, completed postdoctoral research at the University of Toronto, and has served as an Adjunct Professor at Ontario Tech University. His consulting experience includes organizational strategy, program evaluation, equity, and institutional transformation across public and community-serving organizations.

His career reflects the diverse pathways available to graduates interested in public service and the value of interdisciplinary learning, adaptability, and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in communities."