Caroline Andrew is a professor in the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa. Her research areas include municipal social policy, urban development, and the role of women in local government. Her recent publications include a volume co-edited with Katherine Graham and Susan Phillips entitled Urban Community activities include membership in the City for all Women Initiative with the City of Ottawa, co-president of the City of Ottawa's Advisory Committee on French language Services and member of the boards of the Lower Town Community Resource Centre and InterPares. She is currently the dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Ottawa.