Vianne Timmons, OC (born 1958) is a Canadian academic who most recently served as president and vice-chancellor of Memorial University of Newfoundland[1] from 2020 to 2023.
In 2013, university faculty expressed concerns that non-academic jobs and costs had risen at the expense of academic priorities since her appointment.
[9] A public report made by the Auditor General following her leave from office noted "expenses considered to be excessive," including $1,792 paid for custom-made chocolates.
[11] Timmons was a recipient of the 2019 Indspire Award, and was described as one of "Twelve Indigenous people honoured for their extraordinary work across Canada.
[16] On March 13, Timmons went on a 6-week paid leave while Memorial University began a consultation process with the Indigenous community to discuss the issue.