deborah c. poff, CM, PhD, is a retired Professor of Philosophy and Senior Academic Administrator. She holds four degrees from three universities in Canada (University of Guelph, Queen’s University, Carleton University). Her PhD was in Philosophy of Science. During Deborah’s career, she was variously the Director of a Research Institute, a Dean of Arts and Science, a Vice-President Academic and Provost, and a President and Vice-Chancellor at various Canadian Universities. She has also been an active researcher, teacher, editor, and is the founding Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Academic Ethics, which she has edited for over 20 years. She is currently the Editor of the Journal of Scholarly Publishing, published by the University of Toronto Press. Among her many service accomplishments, she served nine years on the Committee on Publication Ethics Council and Board of Trustees, including in the role of Chair and is a recognized leader in the field of publication ethics. In 2016, Deborah was awarded the Order of Canada through the Office of the Governor General of Canada.