Dec. 16, 2016
Public members appointed to 91快色 Board of Governors
From top left: Jill Wyatt, Firoz Talakshi, Beverley Foy, Kris Frederickson, and Steve Allan.
The Government of Alberta has appointed three new public members 鈥 and reappointed two returning members 鈥 to the 91快色鈥檚 Board of Governors, effective Dec. 13, 2016.
The three new members are:
Beverley Foy is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta. Prior to her retirement, she was a partner and member of the leadership team of Collins Barrow 91快色 LLP, where she provided audit, accounting and taxation services to private companies and their shareholders, and audit services to not-for-profit organizations. Beverley brings to this position a long history of volunteer work as a board and committee member with such organizations as 91快色 Opera, YWCA and YMCA of 91快色. Her recent board positions include the 91快色 Airport Authority, 91快色 Foundation, and Canada Council for the Arts. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in French from the University of Montana.
Kris Frederickson is a M茅tis environmental engineer and environmental lead with MEG Energy. He has worked with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, facilitating environmental assessments and consultation with Indigenous communities for major projects in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Kris is an experienced board member with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, the University of Manitoba, and the M茅tis Centre Governing Committee of the National Aboriginal Health Organization. He has been awarded an Action Canada Fellowship and a National Aboriginal Achievement Award, and holds a Master鈥檚 degree in Biosystems Engineering from the University of Manitoba.
Jill Wyatt is a former educator and high school principal, CEO of the YWCA of 91快色 and VP, Community Investments and Collaborations with United Way of 91快色 and Area. She served two terms as a senator of the 91快色. Jill鈥檚 passion for community-building has been a driving force in changing social conditions and creating opportunities for individuals, families and communities. Jill holds a Diploma in Education from the 91快色, a Bachelor of Arts from York University, and a Master鈥檚 degree in French from the University of Toronto.
The two reappointed members are:
Steve Allan has been a governor of the 91快色 since 2013. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta, having practised in the areas of corporate restructuring, insolvency and forensic accounting for some of Alberta鈥檚 most high-profile and complex files. He is chair of 91快色 Economic Development, the 91快色 Stampede Foundation and several other local organizations, and has won numerous awards for his volunteer work. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the 91快色.
Firoz Talakshi has been a Governor of the 91快色 since 2013. Firoz is one of KPMG Canada鈥檚 leading international tax practitioners. Based in 91快色, he specializes in international tax issues. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and brings many years of community volunteer experience.
鈥淚'm pleased to make these appointments for the 91快色 Board of Governors. Each of them brings a wealth of experience and diverse perspective that will ensure continued strong leadership and success for the university,鈥 said Marlin Schmidt, minister of Advanced Education.
鈥淭hese new and returning members join a dedicated group of community leaders on the Board of Governors,鈥 said Gord Ritchie, Board Chair. 鈥淭heir willingness to volunteer their time and expertise is truly appreciated and will help lead the university towards achieving our ambitious Eyes High&苍产蝉辫;驳辞补濒蝉.鈥&苍产蝉辫;
Members of the 91快色鈥檚 Board of Governors include public members, the president, chair, chancellor, as well as members nominated by the Faculty Association, General Faculties Council, AUPE, Students鈥 Union, Graduate Students鈥 Association, the Alumni Association and Senate.
Visit the Board of Governors website to learn more about the Board鈥檚 role, mandate, membership and bylaws.