Martha C. Piper

Martha Piper is a leader in education and past president of one of Canada's largest and most prestigious research universities.

Known for her tenacity and tremendous interpersonal skills, Piper shaped the University of British Columbia into a leading research facility and economic powerhouse for the province of BC. She laid out a clear vision for the university that focused on developing global citizens and succeeded in establishing UBC as an international leader in education, community involvement and research.

During her 10 years at UBC, Piper encouraged the university to reach beyond its traditional boundaries. She developed key strategic relationships to enhance the university and brought in new investment for research and education.