MINI U - Key Persons
Ashley is a fourth year Bachelor of Arts student majoring in English and minoring in Philosophy. She currently holds an executive position on the University of Manitoba Campus Conservatives as the Director of Membership. She also holds a position on the University of Manitoba Students Union Judicial Board. Throughout her post-secondary career, she has been involved in organizations both on and off campus such as other student clubs and volunteer work within her community. These opportunities have allowed for her specific focus on mental health advocacy, leadership and community development. She is committed to foster a welcoming environment for students and advocating for the overall well-being for the members in her community.
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- Chairman
- Member of Committee
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- Member of Skownan First Nation
A member of Skownan First Nation, Diane Roussin is an Anishinaabe leader committed to the pursuit of mino bimaadiziwin (the good life). Working at the local, regional and national levels to promote Indigenous People's values and ways of knowing, being, doing and feeling, she has led many avant-garde initiatives. Currently heading the Winnipeg Boldness Project, Diane is a driving force in establishing the first and longest serving Indigenous Social Innovation Lab in Canada that seeks large-scale systems of change for children and families.
Diane is a pacesetter in the creation of a robust Indigenous Innovation ecosystem in Canada with many influential roles including; Chair of the Indigenous Innovation Initiative Council with Grand Challenges Canada; member of the inaugural Indigenous Innovation Advisory Council with Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies and Council of Aunties for the Fireweed Fellowship, the first national Indigenous Entrepreneurship Accelerator.
Her Board commitments are geared toward forging new ground and include: The Winnipeg Foundation where she seeks to create space for Indigenous philanthropy; the Winnipeg Art Gallery that hosts Quamajuq, the largest public collection of Inuit art in the world; North Forge Technology Exchange, Canadas largest non-profit fabrication lab; and Animikii Inc., a leading Indigenous technology company.
Diane is a TEDx speaker on the topic of Indigenous Social Innovation. She is a recipient of the Governor General's Meritorious Service Medal for Outstanding Indigenous Leadership and of the Manitoba Women Trailblazers Award by the Nellie McClung Foundation. Diane holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work Degree.
Doug Finkbeiner graduated from the University of Manitoba with a B.A. in 1971 and an LL.B in 1974, was called to the Bar of Manitoba in 1975 and has practiced Corporate and Commercial Law since then. He has represented all sizes of businesses with an emphasis on the purchase and sale of businesses and commercial properties. A significant part of his practice also includes resolving shareholder disputes as they arise. More recently, he has been an arbitrator in commercial disputes and played a role as a conciliator mandated by an Order in Council of the government of Manitoba.
Doug is actively involved in the community, supporting and volunteering for local charities and organizations as much as possible, including the Manitoba Paraplegia Foundation where he am currently a Trustee and Chair with over 40 years of involvement. He also have a long history with the United Way of Winnipeg where he sits on the major donor cabinet, resource development committee and campaign advisory committee. In the past, he has also been a member of the United Way Board of Trustees and an Executive member as well as a member of cabinet. Doug also chaired the 2012 United Way of Winnipeg campaign. Furthermore, he has held board of director positions with Prairie Theatre Exchange and the Misericordia Health Centre Foundation.
Mr. Finkbeiner's committee experience extends to the Law Society of Manitoba where he served as President and was eventually appointed as a Life Bencher. He is a frequent lecturer on commercial topics for the Law Society of Manitoba, Robson Hall and other organizations.
Finally, Doug have been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada peer reviews annually for 15 years (since 2006), was named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for Corporate Law, Winnipeg (2017), Corporate Law, Winnipeg (2013), Banking and Finance Law, Winnipeg (2020), and more recently was the
Dr. Alexander M. (Mac) Runciman, former President of United Grain Growers for 20 years and director of a number of Canadian companies. Dr. Runciman was elected to the Board by the graduates June 1, 1982 and was elected Chairman on June 23, 1983.
Dr. Douglas A. Brown is currently the Dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Brown holds a PhD in Sport History from the University of Western Ontario. His research has focused on the origins of the Modern Olympic Games, early Canadian Mountaineering and winter sports, generally. From these vantage points, Dr. Brown explores themes such as identity, ethnicity and human agency within sport as well as the aesthetics or poetics of sport participation. He is widely published in international publications and his research has been funded by the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada.
Dr. John Anderson is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manitoba, and is also head of the department. He received his PhD from the University of Manitoba in 1995. His primary research interests are in the area of artificial intelligence, and involve teams of interacting robots. This includes work in team formation and social learning, and the application of these to challenging problems such as robotic soccer and urban search and rescue. He is also interested in improving Computer Science education through the use of artificial intelligence and robotics, and in improving robotics competitions to better validate scientific research.
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- Chancellor 's Award Committee
- Chancellor 's Award Committee ( As Chair )
- Chancellor 's Award Nomination Form
- Chancellor 's Award Recipients
- President of Peter
Dr. Peter D. Curry, President of Peter D. Curry Company Ltd. and a prominent Winnipeg businessman. Dr. Curry was appointed to the Board of Governors on September 5, 1956, and has served on the Executive Committee since June 1959 and in the capacity of Vice-Chairman since June 1960. Dr. Curry was awarded a Doctor of Laws degree September 1963, and was elected Chairman of the Board on June 23, 1964. Appointed Chancellor June 1968.
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- Professor of Sociology at the University of Manitoba
Dr. Susan Prentice is Professor of Sociology at the University of Manitoba. As a family sociologist, she focuses primarily on care, gender, and public policy, with a particular speciality in childcare. She also conducts research on systemic discrimination, including in higher education. In both domains, she practices public sociology. Among her appointments, Dr. Prentice holds a seat on the Tri-Council Agency Institutional Programs Secretariat's (TIPS) Advisory Committee on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. In 2019, she was appointed to the first national Expert Panel on Early Learning and Child Care. She has held several terms on the University's Senate, and also acted as Graduate Chair of Sociology for multiple terms. More information, including selected publications, can be found at: https://umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/departments/sociology/facstaff/prentice.html. She tweets at @SusanPrentice.
Duane has taught at the early and middle, and senior years levels in Manitoba and British Columbia. He has also served for 20 years as an assistant superintendent and superintendent in three different school divisions in Manitoba.
As a facilitator and speaker, Duane has worked in British Columbia, Manitoba, the USA, and Mexico in the areas of organizational improvement, diversity, governance, and leadership. He has served on the Board of the National Principals Leadership Institute in NYC, was on the Cabinet for the United Way Manitoba, the Board of the Manitoba Association of School Superintendents, the Advisory Council of the EdCan, and is currently the board chair of Special Olympics Manitoba. In 2017, Duane completed his PhD in Educational Administration at the University of Manitoba with a thesis entitled Complex Poverty and Urban School Systems: Critically Informed Perspectives on the Superintendency.
Most importantly, Duane is the proud parent of two young adults, Keziah and Josiah Brothers.
The Elizabeth Dafoe Library is University of Manitoba's largest library, supporting research and teaching primarily in the Faculties of Arts, Education, Kinesiology and Recreation Management, Social Work, and Graduate Studies, as well as University 1.
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- Consultant
- Director
- Member of the Distinguished Professors Selection Committee
- Distinguished Professor / Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Senator Patricia Bovey, Winnipeg-based art historian, consultant and Director Emerita of the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Appointed to the Board by the Government of Manitoba in 2007, elected Chair in 2013 and served in this capacity until June 22, 2016. Senator Bovey was appointed to the Senate of Canada on November 15, 2016.
Jasmine was elected as the Alternate Support Staff Assessor for June 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025.
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- Chairman
- Dir.
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- University Secretary
Jeff Leclerc is the University Secretary at the University of Manitoba, a role he has held since 2003. As University Secretary, Mr. Leclerc is a member of the President's Executive Team and senior governance officer of the University, providing advice and guidance on jurisdiction, strategy, policy and process and ensuring the effective operation of the University's bicameral governance system.
Mr. Leclerc holds a Master's degree in Educational Administration from the University of Manitoba, completed the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University and holds the Chartered Director designation. Active in his community, he also currently serves on the Board of the Canadian University Boards Association, is a member of the Pension Committee for the University of Manitoba Pension Plans, and a Trustee of the United Way of Winnipeg.
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- Aquatics Program Coordinator
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- Residence Student Support Coordinator
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- Science and Technology Library
The Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library serves the research, study, and teaching requirements of the Faculties of Science, Engineering, Agricultural and Food Sciences, and Environment, Earth, and Resources.
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- MNP LLP Winnipeg As a Tax Manager
Kathryn Lee, CPA, CGA, graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2006 with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree. She completed her certified professional accounting designation in 2013 through the Certified General Accountants of Manitoba. Kathryn is currently in the process of completing a Master of Business Administration through Laurentian University.
In addition to Kathryn's passions of learning and education, sports has been an integral part of her life. The sport of gymnastics is where she has been an avid volunteer, coach and athlete. As an athlete she competed at a national level as a member of the Manitoba provincial team.
Kathryn currently works for MNP LLP Winnipeg as a Tax Manager as part of the Taxation Services Team. Her focus is in corporate tax planning for owner-managed businesses.
"The positivity that Kaylee brings to our team is contagious. I always want to perform my best to reflect the work she's put into developing me."
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- International Resident Advisor
The International Resident Advisor (IRA) is an RA intended to serve the needs of all international students in residence. The IRA is familiar with campus resources and services offered, including Counselling Services, Career Services, Learning Assistance Centre, University Health Services, Financial Aid and Awards, the International Centre for Students and cultural student groups across campus and the Winnipeg community. The International Resident Advisor acts as a resource for all international students living in residence and facilitates residence-wide events through a cultural lens.
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- Vice - Chair
- Professional Engineer
Mr. Osiowy is a professional engineer with broad project management and environmental experience in both the industrial and public sectors. A graduate of the University of Manitoba, he is a civil servant with Manitoba Infrastructure, responsible for the management of environmental services.
Kimber was appointed to the Board in 2017 and served as the Chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee from 2017-2023. He was elected as Vice-Chair of the Board, effective June 27, 2023.
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- Member of Audit and Risk Management Committee
- Member of the Advancement Committee
- Audit and Risk Management Committee / Terms of Reference / COMMITTEE RESOURCE / SECRETARY
- COMMITTEE RESOURCE / SECRETARY
- Finance and Infrastructure Committee / Terms of Reference / COMMITTEE RESOURCE / SECRETARY
- Governance and Board Development Committee / Terms of Reference / COMMITTEE RESOURCE / SECRETARY
- Governance Systems Coordinator
- Member of COMMITTEE
"Lisa was an amazing fit for our Junior Bisons program as soon as she walked in the door. She is a great resource and collaborator on new concepts for youth development and strives to continually improve our programming. Lisa represents the Bisons brand perfectly in that she works hard, has fun, and always wants anything we do to be better."
Lynette Magnus is a graduate of the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree. She is a designated Chartered Accountant with over 25 years experience in accounting, finance, and corporate planning. Most recently, Lynette was Vice-President and Corporate Controller at Manitoba Telecom Services. Lynette also serves on Council and the Audit & Risk Management Committee for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba, and is a community volunteer with the Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba. Lynette was appointed to the Board of Governors in 2020. She was elected Vice-Chair in 2021, and assumed the role of Chair on June 27, 2023.
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- Student Appeals and Academic Governance Officer
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- Vice - Chair
- Member of Committee
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- Member of Human Resources and Compensation Committee
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Executive Assistant to the University Secretary and Confidential Assistant to the Chancellor
- Member of COMMITTEE
Melissa Watson
Executive Assistant to the University Secretary and Confidential Assistant to the Chancellor
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melissa.watson@umanitoba.ca
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- Vice - Chair
- President of the University of Manitoba on July 1, 2020
Dr. Benarroch is a Manitoban and former Dean of the I.H. Asper School of Business. He previously served as Provost and Vice-President (Academic) at Ryerson University, acting as the institution's chief academic and operating officer as well as a tenured professor in the department of Economics, Faculty of Arts. During his 21 years with the University of Winnipeg, he led the creation of its Faculty of Business and Economics and became its founding Dean.
Dr. Benarroch holds a BA (Honours) in Economics from the University of Winnipeg, a master's in Economics from Western University and a PhD in Economics from Carleton University. He has a special interest in global economic outlook, the impact of trade on the environment and government economic policy.
Dr. Benarroch has engaged with the boards of all three universities at which he has worked and has been an active leader in collegial governance. His community service and board experience includes the Premier of Manitoba's Economic Advisory Council, the Certified Management Accountants of Canada, and the Council of Economic Advisors for the Credit Union Central. He held a two-year term as chair of Manitoba's Crown Corporation Council and was chair of the Board of Jewish Education.
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- General Manager, Western Division of the T.EATON CO. Was Appointed to the Board
Mr. A. R. Tucker, General Manager, Western Division of the T.EATON CO. was appointed to the Board June 1st, 1955 and was elected Chairman at that time. Mr. Tucker declined nomination as Chairman in election of June 1960 but was elected to Executive as member from Board.
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- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Vice - President
Mr. Dalton C. Coleman, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Vice-President at Winnipeg of the Canadian Pacific Railway was appointed Chairman of the Board by the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council on May 5th, 1933. He held his office under that appointment until the Board was fully constituted under The University Amendment Act 1933. He was then elected Chairman by the members of the Board. Mr. Coleman remained Chairman and a member of the Board until October 1st, 1934, when he resigned to accept the Vice-Presidency of the C.P.R. Later he became Chairman and President of his company. Mr. Coleman rendered distinguished service when times were most difficult
Mr. Justice A. K. Dysart, Winnipeg, Manitoba, was appointed Vice-Chairman when Mr. Coleman was made Chairman. He was made Chairman when Mr. Coleman resigned. Mr. Justice Dysart held office from the early days of June, 1933 until March, 1944, when he tendered his resignation to accept the office of Chancellor, which he has held with distinction to the date of his death, July 24th, 1952. Mr. Justice Dysart was a Justice of the Court of Appeal in Manitoba.
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- Consultant in Computer Installations, Mechanical Engineering Graduate
Mr. David Malaher, Consultant in Computer Installations, Mechanical Engineering Graduate from U. of M. , elected by graduates in June 1984, and re-elected for a further three-year term on June 1, 1987. He was elected Chair of the Board of Governors in June 1988.
Mr. F. O. Meighen, Q.C., was a prominent lawyer from Brandon, Manitoba. Mr. Meighen was appointed to the Board on October 24, 1962. He was elected Vice Chairman of the Board on June 23, 1964 and was elected Chairman on June 1, 1968. He resigned from the Board December 16th, 1969.
Mr. George T. Richardson, Vice-President of the firm of James Richardson and Sons, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Mr. Richardson is a son of the late James A. Richardson and Mrs. Richardson of Winnipeg. Mr. Richardson was appointed to the Board on September 27th, 1955, has served on the Executive Committee in the capacity of Vice Chairman and member from Board. Elected Chairman on June 20th, 1960. Mr. Richardson declined nomination as Chairman in election of June 1964, but was elected to Executive as member from Board. He resigned from Board July 12, 1966.
Mr. Isaac Pitblado, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Barrister-at-law, former Registrar of the University, was appointed Chairman of the Board of Governors of The University of Manitoba on April 27th, 1917. He held that office continuously until about May 15th, 1924, when he tendered his resignation. Mr. Pitblado has been throughout his career one of the leaders of the Manitoba Bar. He rendered distinguished service to the University.
Mr. Jeff Lieberman was first elected to the Board by the University of Manitoba Alumni Association. He was elected Chair in June of 2017 and stepped down from his role as Chair in June of 2021.
Mr. John A. Machray, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Barrister-at-law, was appointed Chairman of the Board of Governors on July 8th, 1924, and held that office until his withdrawal late in 1932, due to the unsatisfactory state of the finances of the University which came under his management. The Vice-Chairman of the Board - Mr. R. W. Craig, K.C. - directed the business of the Board until April, 1933. He died in the Stoney Mountain Penitentiary March, 1933.
Mr. Justice H. A. Bergman, Winnipeg, Manitoba, was appointed to the Board on May 1, 1933. He was made Vice-Chairman of the Board on October 10, 1934 when Justice Dysart was named Chairman. He served as Chairman of the Board from April 13, 1944 until October 10, 1946 when he tendered his resignation. Mr. Justice Bergman was a Justice of the Court of Appeal of Manitoba. No one ever gave more freely of his time and fine talents in the service of the University. He died January, 1948.
Mr. Justice Paul G. DuVal of the Court of Queen's Bench was elected Chairman of the Board on October 16th, 1952. Mr. Justice Duval, uncle of President H. H. Saunderson, resigned from the Board May 31st, 1955
Mr. Keith Findlay, Chartered Accountant with Scarrow and Donald. Elected to the Board by Government in December1988. Served as Vice-Chair from 1991 to 1994 when he was elected Chair. He served as Chair until December 1995.
Mr. M. J. Arpin, Q.C., was appointed to the Board of Governors on June 1st, 1967. Mr. Arpin was appointed Vice-Chairman on June 1st, 1968 and was elected Chairman on December 16th, 1969. Mr. Arpin is a former member of the Board of St. Boniface Hospital. His term expired May 31, 1971. He died April 25, 1983.
Mr. Paul M. Soubry, Sr., former Vice-President and General Manager of New Holland (Versatile), and upon retirement established the management consulting firm, Soubry Enterprises Ltd.. Appointed by Government in February 1996, served as Vice-Chair 1996 to 1997, and elected as Chair in June 1997 and served as Chair until June 2002. In October, 2003 Mr. Soubry was awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree by the University of Manitoba.
Mr. Peter A. Cain, Vice-President (Mining) Sherritt Gordon Mines Ltd., Lynn Lake who was first appointed to the Board on October 24, 1968. Mr. Cain served on the Executive Committee since 1969 and in the capacity of Vice-Chairman since 1971. He was elected Chairman of the Board April 14, 1973. Mr. Cain resigned from the Board May 31, 1975 on his appointment as Vice President Operations - McIntyre Mines Ltd. of Toronto
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- Partner With MLT Aikins LLP, Winnipeg Manitoba
Mr. Ted Bock, partner with MLT Aikins LLP, Winnipeg Manitoba. Appointed to the Board of Governors by the Government of Manitoba in 2010. Served as Vice-Chair from 2015 until 2016 when he was elected Chair.
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- Chairman of the Clean Environment Commission, Winnipeg, Manito
Mr. Terry Sargeant, Chairman of the Clean Environment Commission, Winnipeg, Manitoba, and former Member of Parliament. Appointed to the Board by the Government of Manitoba in 2001, elected Chair in 2007, and served until June of 2010. Mr. Sargeant was honoured by the University of Manitoba in 2011 with an honorary doctor of laws degree.
Mr. Victor Sifton, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Publisher, Winnipeg Free Press, was elected Vice-Chairman of the Board May 31st, 1948 and was elected Chairman of the Board on June 1st, 1950. Mr. Sifton resigned as Chairman of the Board and from his position as a member of the Board and was appointed Chancellor on the 30th of September, 1952.
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- Engineer and Partner, Cowin Steel Co. Ltd.
Mr. W. Raymond McQuade, Engineer and Partner, Cowin Steel Co. Ltd. who was first elected to the Board May 27, 1974 by the Alumni Association. Mr. McQuade was elected as Chairman September 25, 1975. He was re-elected (by acclamation) to a three year term on the Board, effective June 1, 1977. He was annually re-elected Chairman of the Board until his term as a member of the Board expired on May 31, 1980.
Mr. Wayne R. Anderson, President of the St. Boniface Pallet Company. Elected to the Board as a representative of the Graduates in 1998, and re-elected in 2001 and 2004. Served as Vice-Chair from September, 2000 to June 2002 and elected as Chair in June, 2002 and served until June 20, 2006. He served on the Board until May 31, 2007. He was awarded the Peter D. Curry Chancellor's Award in recognition of his service to the University.
Mr. William. H. Mitchell, former partner in engineering consulting firm of Scouten, Mitchell, Sigurdson and Associates. Mr. Mitchell was elected to the Board by the graduates in 1986, and was elected Vice-Chair in 1989 and Chair in 1991.
Ms. Mahon is an oral history writer interested in people, their stories and making meaningful connections. Her writing focuses on stories of resilience and hope. All author proceeds from the sales of her books are donated to organizations that support the communities featured in each book.
Ms. Anne Mahon is the University of Manitoba's 14th Chancellor.
She is a bridge-builder whose philanthropic ideals are matched by her demonstrated ability to bring people together to effect positive change. She has built a reputation for lending her talents and spirit to the causes of the disempowered. Her work exists at the crossroads of storytelling, community-building, philanthropy and education. She creates meaning and change through volunteer work that supports the stories, lives and aspirations of those most in need.
Ms. Mahon is an oral history writer interested in people, their stories and making meaningful connections. Her writing focuses on stories of resilience and hope. She was nominated for the John Hirsch Award for Most Promising Manitoba Writer in 2018. Her latest book Overcome: Stories of Women Who Grew up in the Child Welfare System (2022) was shortlisted for the Manitoba Book Awards' 2023 Alexander Kennedy Isbister Award for Non-Fiction. Her other books are The Lucky Ones: African Refugees Stories of Extraordinary Courage (2013) and Redemption: Stories of Hope, Resilience and Life After Gangs (2017). Both are published by Great Plains Publications. All author proceeds from the sales of her books are donated to organizations that support the communities featured in each book. She enjoyed interviewing the participants of these books as much as she enjoyed interviewing Michelle Obama in 2019.
Ms. Mahon has spent over thirty years volunteering in the community. She began working with the refugee community in 2007 at the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) where she spent nine years assisting new Canadians learning English. She is a founding board member of Humankind International, which built a school in the Dadaab Refugee camp in Kenya in 2014. She also co-founded and co-facilitates the Book Mates Book Club at the Women's Correctional Centre. A fundraising committee member of the United Way of Winnipeg, Ms. Mahon helped raise $14 million for inner city, grassroots, family support through the Family Resource Centre initiative. She is also a member of UNICEF's Women UNlimited Initiative, a philanthropic group focused on international development.
Ms. Mahon is a proud Winnipegger. She graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1987 from the faculty of Human Ecology with a major in Marketing of Apparel and Textiles. She and her husband Paul have three adult children.
Ms. Mahon's term as Chancellor commenced on June 1, 2019. She was re-elected to a second term starting June 1, 2022. Ms. Mahon can be contacted through the Office of the University Secretary.
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- Partner With Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP, Winnipeg, Manito
Ms. Janice Lederman, partner with Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Appointed to the Board by the Government of Manitoba in 2006, elected Chair in 2010. Ms. Lederman was presented with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal by President Barnard in 2012.
Laurel Hyde graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, and has embraced a continuous learning attitude throughout her diverse career path, including involvement on several boards and within the community. Laurel represented the people of Manitoba as the lay person on the Judicial Inquiry Board for six years, was a board member of the U of M Alumni Association, and currently provides career counselling and mentoring to youth and international agricultural individuals. Laurel was appointed to the Board of Governors by the provincial government in 2017, was appointed Vice-Chair of the Board in 2019, and served as Chair of the Board from July 2021 - June 2023.
Laurel provides management consulting services to corporate clients within the agricultural industry, focusing on human resource management systems and organizational development, executive management coaching, and executive search. Her 38 years of experience also includes significant sales and marketing, communication, policy and strategic development expertise both in the private sector and in government.
Laurel's passions include people and animals, with a focus on the elderly and at-risk youth and a motto to ‘spread kindness'. She is active in many people's lives, assisting them with daily life challenges. Laurel and Bob have two daughters, of whom they are incredibly proud. Laurel has a significant love for horses, the wilderness, cottage life, and travelling the world.
Ms. Laurel Hyde was first appointed to the Board by the Government of Manitoba in January of 2017. She was elected as Vice-Chair in 2019 and as Chair in June of 2021. She stepped down from her role as Chair in June of 2023.
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- Vice - Chair
- Member of Committee
Rainer was elected the Support Staff Assessor for June 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025.
I was born as the 7th child of a family of 9 children and grew up in Germany. I completed my education and apprenticeship there, I also did 15 month of mandatory Bundeswehr service. I immigrated to Canada in 1992 as my wife is Canadian and we decided to live in Winnipeg, Mb. We have two adult children both graduated from the University of Manitoba and work in their respective fields. Over the years I worked in various millwork shops in Winnipeg. In Sept. 1992 I started work at the University of Manitoba as an Assistant Manager in Minor Project Services, Operation & Maintenance. I really enjoy working in this environment and I am proud of what my work unit accomplished over the years. My hobbies are gardening and everything woodwork related.
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- President & CEO of Red Leaf Capital
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Shane Li is a graduate of the University of Manitoba with a B.Comm. (Hons.) degree, an MBA in Finance, and a Master of Science in Management. He is a designated Chartered Business Valuator (CBV), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) designations.
Shane serves as President & CEO of Red Leaf Capital, where he strives to build a strong tech innovation ecosystem and invest in visionary entrepreneurs. Founded in 2009, Red Leaf Capital is the first General Partner - Venture Capital Fund member of the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association in Manitoba.
Before joining Red Leaf Capital, Shane also served as the President of North Forge East Business & Technology Incubator, an award-winning and federal designated incubator, the Senior Economic Development Officer of the Municipality of Pinawa, the Chief Financial Officer of Treaty One Nation, the indigenous government owns and develops the largest urban reserve in Canada. Further, Shane is an Instructor at the University of Manitoba's Asper School of Business, a member of the Manitoba Immigration Advisory Council, a member of the Manitoba Innovation Growth Program and Research Manitoba in the Review Committee and a Mentor at the Futurpreneur Canada.
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- Associate University Secretary ( Senate )
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- Associate University Secretary ( Board of Governors )
Steven D. Puznak is a fourth-year student at the University of Manitoba, where he is pursuing a degree in Political Sciences with a minor in Sociology. Steven's academic journey is driven by his passion for understanding the complex web of international relations. He is dedicated to exploring the influences of politics, history, culture, and economics on nations. Steven is set to commence his journey to law school at the University of Manitoba in the coming year. Steven's passion extends to both sports and community involvement. He has not only coached but has also participated in various sports, notably representing Team Manitoba at the 2020 Jeux de la Francophonie Canadienne.