Office of the President

Dr. Todd F. Martin, wearing a dark suit and red tie, is talking to a group of students at Trinity Western University in Langley, BC. The students are standing in a semi-circle around Dr. Martin, engaged in conversation. The background features blooming cherry blossom trees and a sunny day with clear skies. There are colorful hammocks tied between the trees, and other people can be seen enjoying the outdoor space.

Todd F. Martin, PhD was appointed as the sixth President of Trinity Western University in February 2025, read the full announcement.

Dr. Martin has been a faculty member at TWU since 2008, teaching in the areas of sociology and family studies. He completed his PhD at the University of British Columbia in sociology of family. He also holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in theology and sociology and a Master of Arts in Family Studies. He has published over a dozen peer-reviewed journal articles and coauthored Families Across the Life Course and Family Theories: An Introduction, now in its 5th edition. He is the managing editor of the Journal of Comparative Family Studies, a member of the National Council on Family Relations, and a Certified Family Life Educator. Prior to his role as provost, Dr. Martin was dean of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences (FHSS), where he led over 20 program reviews, resulting in significant positive changes in TWU’s academic offerings. 

Dr. Martin is a member of TWU’s strategic planning committee, a diverse team that is spearheading a University-wide strategic planning process to help TWU give focus to a well-supported and deeply considered vision of the future. As part of this work, Dr. Martin co-chaired a subcommittee to create strategies that support TWU in delivering a distinctive, integrated, Christian liberal arts education.