Board Member Biographies

Board of Regents

Biographies

${name} Abrar Abdelmahmoud

Abrar Abdelmahmoud is a student at The University of Winnipeg and is the Vice-President, Student Affairs of the Univesrity of Winnipeg Students’ Association. She is currently working towards a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and is expected to graduate in October 2024. Abrar has worked at the University’s student information booth for the past two years, assisting students with navigating their health plan benefits, U-pass, and online university resources. She also enjoys volunteering in her spare time and is currently volunteering with the Immigrant and Refugee Community of Manitoba (August 2022-present) and the Canadian Sudanese Community of Manitoba-Youth (2018-present). Abrar also enjoys cooking, music, video creation and photography. She was appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2024.

${name} Mac Balacano

Mac Balacano was appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2023. Mac is a Sustainability and ESG professional with 15+ years of diverse sustainability experience in the insurance, telecommunications, retail, and manufacturing industries at several of Canada's leading organizations. He is also a university postgraduate level educator with 5+ years of experience teaching various business and sustainability courses. Mac volunteers extensively in the community and has 10+ years of service as a Board Member of numerous nonprofit and charitable organizations, including serving as Board Chair, Board Vice-Chair, and Chair of several committees. Mac is currently the Manager of Sustainability at Wawanesa Insurance. He is responsible for the creation of Wawanesa’s corporate sustainability strategy and sustainability team. Mac is currently leading the execution of the sustainability strategy, which is focused on climate change. His profile also includes facilitation of cross-functional collaboration with various internal stakeholders on the development of sustainable products and services, integration of ESG into investments, the creation of a sustainable procurement program, various resource reduction initiatives, the development of waste diversion and sustainable transportation programs, communications strategies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Mac is a University of Waterloo alumnus with a co-op Honours degree in Environment and Business and a minor in Human Resources Management. He is also a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), an Environmental Professional (EP), and a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP). Mac is also an instructor at The University of Winnipeg through the Professional, Applied and Continuing Education Program. He currently sits on the Board of Regents Governance and Community Relations Committee as Vice-Chair.

Lilith Bauer

Lilith Bauer was elected as the Staff Representative to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2022. She is an alumni of the University where she completed her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theatre and Film. Lilith started her employment with the University as a student, including a position with the University of Winnipeg Student Association, and has since been working in various administrative departments. Currently, she is the Program Manager for the Master in Management program in the Dean’s office of the Faculty of Business and Economics. She is focused on establishing programming and networking opportunities for BIPOC students as well as an Access program for Indigenous and inner city high-school students. She is also looking to raise awareness for sustainability issues on and around campus. Lilith has volunteered for various film and theatre projects and continues to enjoy Winnipeg’s vibrant and diverse arts scene in her free time.

${name} Rebecca Blaikie

Rebecca Blaikie is a Health Services Manager at the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Downtown Public Health. She previously served as an Executive Director at Norwest Co-op Community Health and Director of Community Services at Mount Carmel Clinic. Rebecca is a member of the Festival du Voyageur Board (2020 to present) and a Board member of the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation (2017 to present). She has a Master of Community Economic Development from Concordia University (2006) and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Canadian Social History from The University of Winnipeg (2001). Rebecca was appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2024.

${name} Grant Christensen

Grant Christensen was appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2021. Grant currently sits on the Board of Regents Finance Committee as Vice-Chair and the Audit and Risk Committee as Chair. He is an alumni of The University of Winnipeg, where he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Grant also obtained a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Manitoba and completed the Certified General Accountants Program of Professional Studies. He was previously awarded with Fellowship and Life Membership (2013) by the Certified General Accountants Association in recognition of contributions to the accounting profession. Throughout the years, Grant has held various executive positions including President and CEO of the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals, Chief Operating Officer of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Manitoba, Chief Executive Officer, of the Certified General Accountants Association of Manitoba, Director of Education, of the Certified General Accountants Association of Manitoba and President of Windfalls West Ltd.. A portion of Grant’s volunteer background includes sitting as Treasurer on the CPHR Board of Directors, Chair of the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Selection Committee, Vice-Chair on the Manitoba Immigration Council, President of the Canadian Society of Association Executive, Manitoba Chapter and as an Economics Instructor through the CGA Program of Professional Studies.

${name} Brandon Christopher

Brandon Christopher is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at The University of Winnipeg. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Master of Arts, and PhD in English at Queen’s University. He is also currently working towards obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics at The University of Winnipeg. Brandon is the President of the Canadian Society for the Study of Comics (2022 to present), and a former member of the executive of the Canadian Association of Chairs of English (2018-19, 2021-22). Brandon is also the current President of Dive Manitoba (since 2022), having served as a board member since 2019. In his spare time, he also volunteers with the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre as a talkback moderator (2012 to present). Brandon joined The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2023 and sits on the Board of Regents Finance Committee and The University of Winnipeg Senate.

${name} Brent Corrigan

Brent Corrigan is the current President of The University of Winnipeg Alumni Association. He obtained his Bachelor of Education at the University in 1979 and his Master of Education at the University of Manitoba in 2007. Mr. Corrigan retired in 2020 and was an educator and principal throughout his 41 year career. He previously volunteered with the Retired Teachers Association of Manitoba and the Winnipeg North New Democratic Party, among many other organizations. While in his position as principal, he also volunteered with the Technical Vocational Leadership Council, the Manitoba School Improvement Program and the Aboriginal Academic Achievement Committee. Mr. Corrigan was elected to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2024.

${name} Chhavi Dhir

Chhavi Dhir is a student at The University of Winnipeg and is the Vice-President, External Affairs of the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association. She is currently working towards a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Chhavi has held various employment positions with the University including as an ISS Mentor, Peer Wellness Educator, Exchange Program Assistant, Resident Advisor and Wesmen Event Assistant. She has also previously worked with the Manitoba Government as a STEP Student for Community Living Disability Services, assisting and supporting community social workers, contributing to program development, and providing services for individuals and their families with disabilities. In her spare time, Chhavi greatly enjoys dancing and volunteering. She has volunteered with Teach for India where she was able to teach underprivileged children. Chhavi has also had involvement with the Bookworm Society Initiative, which provides free textbooks and reading books to underprivileged children. She was appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2024.

${name} Ruth Dickinson

Ruth Dickinson has worked as a Business Administrator for 34 years, with 20 years at Reflections Dental Health Centre, where she is currently the Practice Manager. Ruth obtained a Bachelor of Arts Honours (Classics) in 2018 and Bachelor of Arts (Geography) in 2015, twice earning the Chancellor's Gold Medal for the highest standing. From 2010 to 2020 she also worked as a UW tutor, lab demonstrator, marker, invigilator and teaching assistant. She also attended Niagara College obtaining a Dental Assisting Diploma in 1989. Ruth served for two years as President of the UW Alumni Association, and is currently the Executive Committee Advisor for The University of Winnipeg Golden Key Chapter honors student group. Ruth was appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2020, and also sits on the UW Senate. She is co-organizer of New Directions in Classics, a public lecture series out of the UWinnipeg Classics Department. Ruth was awarded the UWinnipeg Dr. and Mrs. Roderick Hunter Scholarship for her volunteer work. In 2023, Ruth received the St. John's Ambulance Life Saving Award, presented by Anita Neville, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba.

${name} Ryan Eyford

Dr. Ryan Eyford is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at The University of Winnipeg, and chair of the Joint Master’s Program in History. He has been a faculty member at the University since 2010, and is also a graduate of the University (Bachelor of Arts Hons., 2001). Dr. Eyford is a representative of Senate on the Board of Regents.

${name} Jens Franck

Jens Franck is an Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of Biology at The University of Winnipeg. He obtained his Bachelor of Science (Genetics) at the University of Alberta and his PhD in Biology at Dalhousie University. Dr. Franck previously worked at the University of Chicago and Stanford University as a postdoctoral research fellow in molecular biology research. He has been a United Way Ambassador since 2019 and a volunteer at the Immaculate Conception Drop In since 2015. In his spare time Dr. Franck is an avid hockey player and enjoys camping and canoeing on the lakes of Manitoba and Ontario. He was appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2021 and currently sits on the Board of Regents Governance and Community Relations Committee. He also sits on The University of Winnipeg Senate.

${name} Barb Gamey

Barb Gamey is a co-founder of Payworks, one of Canada’s largest national providers of Payroll, Human Resource, Time and Absence Management solutions located in Winnipeg with ten regional offices and over 300 employees across Canada.

Barb is dedicated to community involvement: she sits on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Board of Directors, the Business Council of Manitoba’s Board of Directors, the TELUS Manitoba Community Board, the UM Properties Board and served as United Way Winnipeg’s 2018 Campaign Chair. Barb is the Chancellor of The University of Winnipeg and sits on the board for The University of Winnipeg Foundation. She is an ongoing supporter of numerous other community and charitable organizations.

${name} Romona Goomansingh

Romona Goomansingh is an alumni and third generation graduate of The University of Winnipeg. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (4 year) in Sociology, being given a Student of Distinction designation. Dr. Goomansingh also attended the University of Manitoba where she obtained her Masters of Education, and received her Doctor of Philosophy in Education from the University of Toronto. She is an educator at McNally Robinson Booksellers of Winnipeg as well as an instructor for the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Education. She is a freelance writer and features the topics of food, diversity and Hindu faith as well as local businesses in Winnipeg; her writing appears regularly in The Winnipeg Free Press/The Free Press. She is also an author. During 2021, Dr. Goomansingh published her first book which is about Winnipeg. Dr. Goomansingh has been engaged with various volunteer and community organizations for years and has been involved with promoting arts and culture through numerous Indo-Canadian communities in Winnipeg. From 2015 to 2019 she was appointed to the Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council by the Province of Manitoba, Status of Women Division. Dr. Goomansingh currently serves as the Representative for the University of Toronto Alumni Group (Winnipeg Chapter). She was appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2019 and currently sits on the Board of Regents Nominating Committee as Vice-Chair.

${name} Brooke Harding-Boboski

Brooke Harding-Boboski is a current full-time student at The University of Winnipeg where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Urban and Inner-City Studies. She previously obtained her Social Innovation and Community Development Diploma from Red River College Polytechnic. Brooke is the Secretary of the La Salle Chamber of Commerce. She was previously employeed with Natural Resources Canada as a student researcher where she supported community-focused project development, engaged stakeholders, and collaborated with Indigenous communities. Her role involved project management, research, budget management, and cross-cultural collaboration. Brooke has a strong interest in community work, policy and program development, community outreach, creative design and marketing. She was appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2024.

${name} Richard Jones

Richard Jones is Vice-President, Information Services Infrastructure and Governance at Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Corporation. His portfolio covers Corporate Technology, Service Management, Architecture and IS Risk. Mr. Jones sits on the Board for the Manitoba Childrens Museum and has previously volunteered his time working with United Way of Winnipeg. He was appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2020, and sits on the Board of Regents Finance Committee as Chair. He looks forward to contributing his technical expertise.

${name} Tomiris Kaliyeva

Tomiris Kaliyeva is a current student at The University of Winnipeg. She is the President of the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association. Tomiris is enrolled in her fourth year of studies at the University and is working towards obtaining her Bachelor of Arts in International Development and Conflict Resolution Studies. While she was the previous Customer Services Manager for Mobile Tech Lab (February 2022-January 2023), she currently holds the position of Social Media Coordinator and Curator for the company (January 2023-May 2023). Tomiris previously volunteered with UNESCO as Club Director (2016-2020) and currently volunteers with the Manitoba All Shepherd Rescue (2021-present). She was appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2023.

${name} Raymond Karasevich

Ray Karasevich was appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2024. He is an alumnus of The University of Winnipeg graduating from the Joint Master of Public Administration (MPA) program in 2003. Ray graduated with distinction along with receiving the Donald V. Snider Memorial Fellowship.

Ray currently serves as President & Chief Executive Officer of the Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC), a role he has held since 2023. He is leading the implementation of APC’s 2023 – 2027 strategic plan, community engagement strategies, and overall Park stewardship and commitment to operational excellence. This includes expansion of APC’s diverse visitation, programming, conservation efforts and positioning the Park as one of the leading natural attractions in North America.

Ray’s career includes more than two decades of senior leadership experience in higher education, economic development, and public service. Prior to joining APC, he spent eight years at the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT), serving as its President and CEO from 2017 – 2022. During Ray’s time at MITT, the institution significantly expanded its post-secondary programs and enrollments and launched a cybersecurity centre of excellence and a new welding and advanced manufacturing centre. Other career milestones include serving as Secretary to the Council on Post-Secondary Education, Executive Director of Industry Workforce Development, and Director of Operations at the Manitoba Health Research Council (now Research Manitoba).

In addition to his formal appointments, Ray has served on numerous boards and committees, including as a current member of the Manitoba Opera Board of Trustees and past co-chair of the Manitoba Post-Secondary President’s Council. In addition to his studies at The University of Winnipeg, Ray holds degrees from the University of Manitoba (B.A. Adv) and Western University where he completed a Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in higher education leadership.

${name} Jason Linklater

Jason Linklater is the President of the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals (MAHCP). Prior to being elected President of MAHCP, he worked as an Orthopedic Technology Educator for Shared Health (1995-2022). Jason is Chair of the Manitoba Council of Health Care Unions, as well as a Director on the Boards of the Manitoba Federation of Labour, Manitoba Health Coalition, and National Union of Public and General Employees. He is a member of the Canadian Society of Orthopedic Technologists and the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals. Jason previously studied at The University of Winnipeg (1994) and the University of Alberta. He was appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2024.

${name} Kathleen McCandless

Kathleen McCandless is a Partner with Pitblado Law, working in the field of civil litigation. She is an alumni of The University of Winnipeg where she obtained her Bachelors of Arts in 1999, with a major in Psychology. She also attended the University of Manitoba where she obtained her Bachelor of Laws in 2006. Ms McCandless was the recipient of the University Gold Medal for the highest standing in the Bachelor of Laws program. She was a Council Member of the Manitoba Bar Association from 2011 to 2017. She is also a member of the board of The Laurel Centre Inc., where she has served as Chair, as well as Counsel on the Executive Committee. Ms McCandless was appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2020. She currently sits on the Board of Regents Nominating Committee and the Audit and Risk Committee as Vice-Chair. She looks forward to giving back to the University.

${name} Greg Messer

Greg Messer is an alumni of The University of Winnipeg, where he obtained a double major in Administrative Studies and History in 1985. He also attended the University of Manitoba where he completed the Public Sector Management Program in 1993 and the Human Resources Program in 1996. Mr. Messer worked for the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba for 30 years. In his last 18 years, he spent his career overseeing the case management division, both at a manager and director level. In an operational management role, he was required to perform key functions related to human resources, budgeting, performance management, customer service to stakeholders, along with decision making based on The Workers Compensation Act and Regulations. He recently served on the Kirkfield Westwood Community Club Board, as both a sports director and on the executive team as the Vice-President of Facilities. Mr. Messer was appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2020 and currently sits on the Board of Regents Audit and Risk Committee.

${name} Bruce Miller

Bruce W. J. Miller is the Team Lead, Partnerships Role for the Indigenous Peoples Resiliency Fund, an Indigenous-led effort to respond to urgent community needs while taking a long-term view on building on community resilience. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with his Bachelor of Recreation Studies in 1999. Mr. Miller enjoys volunteering in sport, education, and the philanthropic sector. Mr. Miller has been a member of the Board of Regents since 2017. He is the current Chair of the Board of Regents. He also sat on the Advisory Committee on Presidential Search.

${name} Todd Mondor

Dr. Todd Mondor is The University of Winnipeg's tenth President and Vice-Chancellor. His term runs from April 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology from The University of Winnipeg, and went on to attain both a master’s degree and doctorate in cognitive psychology from the University of Waterloo. He subsequently completed an NSERC post-doctoral fellowship at McGill University and the Montreal Neurological Institute before moving to Mount Allison University as a professor in its Psychology Department.

Dr. Mondor returned to Winnipeg in 1999, joining the Psychology Department at the University of Manitoba where he taught courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervised numerous student research projects and theses, and maintained a productive, award-winning research program in auditory perception and cognition. Prior to joining The University of Winnipeg he held a number of academic leadership positions at the University of Manitoba including Deputy Provost, Vice-Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies, and Head of the Department of Psychology.

${name} Inga Johnson Mychasiw

Inga Johnson Mychasiw was elected to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2023. She has worked at The University of Winnipeg for 14 years in various positions in the Student Services Department. For the last 10 years, Inga has served as Director and then as Executive Director of Student Support Services where she oversees Academic and Career Services, Accessibility Services, Student Counselling Services, Student Central and UWinnipeg’s campus-wide orientation. She graduated from the University of Manitoba where she obtained her Bachelor of Social Work Degree and Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education. Inga has recently begun volunteering with Folklorama and has previously volunteered for several years with the University of Winnipeg United Way Fundraising Committee, the University of Winnipeg Pride Committee and the Women’s Health Clinic as a community education volunteer. She was also the 2018 recipient of the Robin H. Farquhar Award for Excellence in Contributing to Self-Governance.

${name} Michelle Pereira

Michelle Pereira was appointed to the Board of Regents in 2019. She is the Director of Marketing and Communications for Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba. Ms. Pereira completed the Rotman ICD Board Dynamics course in March 2023 that focuses on good governance practices in the not for profit sector. Michelle and her golden retriever, Finn are volunteers with the St. John's Ambulance pet therapy program visiting personal care homes, corporate events and grieving communities. Ms. Pereira looks forward to making a positive impact on the Board of Regents. She is the current Vice-Chair of the Board of Regents and sits on the Board of Regents Governance and Community Relations Committee as Chair.

${name} Evan Podaima

Evan Podaima was appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2021. Evan currently sits on the Board of Regents Finance Committee. He is an alumni of The University of Winnipeg where he completed his Bachelor of Business Administration. Evan also obtained his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Manitoba. He is a practicing lawyer at Holloway Thliveris LLP, specializing in commercial and construction litigation.

Throughout the years, Evan has spent his time volunteering with multiple organizations including, St. John’s Ambulance as an advance medical responder, the Golden Key Academic Honour Society, a Senator on behalf of the Manitoba Law Students Association, and as the voting student member on the Senate Executive Committee of the University of Manitoba. Evan has been the recipient of the Student of Highest Distinction, the Academic Proficiency Scholarship, the James G. Oborne Scholarship, and the Buhler Business and Administration Major Scholarship at The University of Winnipeg, and as the Faculty Selected Outstanding Student at the University of Manitoba. He was also on the Dean’s Honour List/Pitblado Scholar. Evan looks forward to giving back to the University that helped instill his love of learning.

${name} Carmen Prefontaine

Carmen Prefontaine (she/her) was appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2024.

Carmen is very active in the Labour movement, where she is currently the 1^st Vice-President of CUPE Local 500, the General Vice-President of CUPE Manitoba, and the Regional Vice-President for Manitoba on CUPE’s National Executive Board.

Carmen is a lifelong political activist, having volunteered on countless political campaigns for labour-friendly candidates at all three levels of government. She is active on the Executive Board of the Winnipeg Labour Council and on many committees within the labour movement. She is also an active CUPE member facilitator, engaging with and helping to mentor future union leaders.

${name} Pavlina Radia

Dr. Pavlina Radia is the Provost and Vice-President, Academic at The University of Winnipeg. She was previously Dean and Associate Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science, Associate Dean, and Professor in English Studies at Nipissing University, where she was also the co-founder and director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Collaboration in the Arts and Sciences. Her focus is on interdisciplinary research, teaching and learning excellence, Indigenous achievement and success, and equity, diversity, and inclusion. She holds a PhD in English from the University of Toronto. She also earned a Certificate in Human Rights for Education Professionals from Osgoode Hall Law School, York University. She is a member of the Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada (SWAAC). She served on the Executive of the SWAAC and was a member of the SWAAC Subcommittee on EDI. Dr. Radia has been a life-long advocate of social justice, human rights, and inclusive leadership.

Dr. Radia’s publications include 2 monographs, 2 co-edited monographs, numerous chapters, over 20 articles in scholarly journals, keynote presentations, and other creative collaborations. Dr. Radia is the author of Nomadic Modernisms and Diasporic Journeys of Djuna Barnes and Jane Bowles: “Two Very Serious Ladies” (2016) and Ecstatic Consumption: The Spectacle of Global Dystopia in Contemporary American Literature (2016). With Drs. Sarah F. Winters and Laurie Kruk, she also co-edited The Future of Humanity: Revisioning the Human in the Posthuman Age (2019). Her publications include a chapter on war memorials and postmemory in Mobilities, Literature, Culture (Palgrave) and a chapter in Modernist Objects (Clemson University Press). She also contributed chapters to DeLillo and the Arts (Edinburgh University Press) and Posthumanist Modernism (Brill). Dr. Radia also co-organized several international conferences, including The Future of Humanity (Nipissing University, 2016) and The Hunger Artist: Food and the Art Double Dialogue Conference (University of Toronto, 2010). She was appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2023.

${name} Kat Roberts

Kat Roberts is a current student at The University of Winnipeg where they are pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Urban and Inner-City Studies. They are currently self-employed working on a contract basis for a variety of non-profits within Winnipeg to support research, advocacy, grant writing, and policy development. Prior to their current role, they worked as a Housing First Case Manager for West Central Women’s Resource Centre and a Community Support Worker for Turning Leaf Community Services. Kat is a member of the Steering Committee for Make Poverty History Manitoba (2022-2024), and is a member of the Right to Housing Coalition. They were appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2024.

${name} Matt Schaubroeck

Matt Schaubroeck is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Leverage Point Consulting, a firm that aids companies in terms of their sustainability and economic impact. Previously he was Chief Operating Officer at PremiseHQ Saas Inc. and Co-Founder of ioAirFlow. Matt is a Director with Peg City Co-op and an Entrepreneur-in-Residence for North Forge East. He has a Master of Business Administration from the Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in French Studies and Politics from The University of Winnipeg. He was appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2024.

${name} Shanna Sterling

Shanna Sterling was appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2016. Ms. Sterling received a Business Administration Diploma from Assiniboine Community College and obtained her designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified General Accountant (CPA, CGA). She previously worked for the Federated Insurance Company of Canada as the Director of Finance where she was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Accounting and Payroll Department and the management of financial reporting and compliance. She has volunteered for the past 15 years as an annual SuperWalk participant for Parkinson Canada. For the past four years Ms. Sterling has worked for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority as a Business Analyst for Nutrition and Food Services and Regional Laundry Services. She is responsible for inter-facility invoicing of goods and services, statistical reporting, capital project accounting, and financial accounting and reporting. She currently sits on the Board of Regents Nominating Committee as Chair as well as the Finance and Audit and Risk Committees.

${name} Cory Sul

Cory Sul is a dentist and the owner of Rivertrail Dental Centre and Funzone. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Doctor of Medical Dentistry and was inducted for Fellowship in the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the International College of Dentists. Dr. Sul was the President of the Dental Regulatory Authority in Manitoba from 2018 to 2019. He was the Treasurer for the Manitoba Dental Foundation from 2015 to 2018, and was a founding board member at the University of Manitoba for the Dental Alumni Association from 2008 to 2012. He was appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2019 and currently sits on the Board of Regents Governance and Community Relations Committee.

${name} Christopher Wiebe

Christopher Wiebe is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at The University of Winnipeg. He obtained his Bachelor of Science (Chemistry and Physics Major) at the University and his Master of Sciences and his PhD in Physics at McMaster University. Dr. Wiebe is a former Canada Research Chair in Quantum Materials Discovery. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) and a former Fellow of CIFAR (the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research). Dr. Wiebe has received awards such as the Erica and Arnold Rogers Award for Excellence in Research and Scholarship, a Leverhulme Visiting Professorship at the University of Edinburgh, and the PAI Award at FSU. In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering in his community, spending time with family, and travel. Dr. Wiebe currently volunteers with the Gifts of Grace (2012 to present), Manitoba New Democratic Party (2020 to present), Taché Food Resource Centre (2024 to present), Winnipeg Labour Council (2021 to present), Science Rendezvous (2022 to present) and HOPE (2024 to present). He was elected to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2024 and also sits on The University of Winnipeg Senate.

${name} Dorothy Young

Dr. Dorothy Young was appointed to The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in 2019. She is an alumni of The University of Winnipeg where she completed her Bachelor of Arts in 1975. She also attended the University of Manitoba where she obtained her Bachelor of Education Degree in 1978, her Masters in Educational Administration in 1992, as well as her PhD in Educational Administration in 2011. From 1967 to 2006 she worked as a teacher, administrator and assistant superintendent in the St. James-Assiniboia School Division. Dr. Young has an extensive volunteer background which includes the Canadian Education Association Board of Directors, volunteering at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, as well as being a guest lecturer in the Faculty of Education at St. Boniface University (2012 to present) and Red River College (2001 to 2016). She has been the Scholarship Committee Chair of the Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority (Education) Beta Chapter since 2011 and is a Life Member in both The Manitoba Teacher’s Society and the Manitoba Association of School Superintendents. She has received the Dr. J. M. Brown Award for outstanding contribution to teacher education in Manitoba from the Faculty of Education of the University of Manitoba in 2004 and the Paul Harris Fellow Award for vocational excellence from the Winnipeg-Assiniboine Rotary Club in 2005. Dr. Young currently sits on the Board of Regents Audit and Risk and Governance and Community Relations Committees. She also sits on The University of Winnipeg Senate.