Sara Diamond

Dr. Sara Diamond was OCAD University’s President and Vice-Chancellor for 15 years with her tenure ending on June 30, 2020. A visionary leader, Dr. Diamond led OCAD University to retain and expand its traditional strengths in art and design while transforming it to become a leader in graduate education, research and digital media. Upon ending her term as President and Vice-Chancellor, OCAD University appointed Dr. Diamond President Emerita, in recognition of her long and distinguished service to the University. She has been active as a video curator, cultural critic, television-video producer, and instructor in video production and theory at art centres and colleges throughout North America. She has taught at the Emily Carr College of Art and Design, the California Institute for the Arts, University of California in Los Angeles and the new Technical University of British Columbia.