Rebecca Renfroe

Associate Dean, Student Success and Recruitment, Undergraduate Programs (Sprott School of Business); (Co-Chair Academic)

Rebecca Renfroe is the Associate Dean, Student Success and Recruitment, Undergraduate Programs in the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University where she brings over 25 years of industry experience and 17 years of teaching to her leadership role. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with a Master’s in Accounting, Renfroe combines deep professional expertise with a strong commitment to business education. Her career spans both private and public sectors, providing her with a broad perspective on complex organizational challenges and practical approaches to addressing them. 

Renfroe’s expertise centres on translating industry-relevant knowledge into agile, responsive programming that prepares students for evolving professional environments. She is particularly focused on developing curriculum and learning experiences that foster critical thinking, ethical decision-making and real-world skill development. Renfroe’s work reflects a belief that business education must be practical, purpose-driven and aligned with the demands of a rapidly changing global landscape. 

Through her leadership, Renfroe advances programming that equips students with the mindset and capabilities needed to lead and make meaningful contributions in their fields, supporting broader institutional goals around innovative and impactful education.