Rhonda Moore
Rhonda Moore is the Executive Director, Science and Innovation at the Institute on Governance. In this role she leads IOG’s work in science and innovation, to a) support public purpose organizations to effectively integrate science and innovation into their governance and decision-making b) design and deliver science and innovation learning programs and c) design and produce original research on subjects related to the governance of science and innovation.
Prior to joining the IOG in May 2018, Rhonda worked for a variety of private, public, and non-profit organizations including the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (now Universities Canada), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, the University of Ottawa, and the Public Policy Forum.
Rhonda is the president of the Science Writers and Communicators of Canada and a member of the board of directors of Actua.
Rhonda has a Bachelor of Public Relations from Mount Saint Vincent University and a Master’s degree in Science, Technology and Innovation studies from the University of Edinburgh, with distinction. In 2024, Rhonda received the King Charles lll Coronation Medal for contributions to science culture in Canada.
Rhonda lives in Ottawa with her husband Alan. She is fueled by coffee, reading, travel, and spending time outdoors.