Board Members

Shelagh Rogers is a veteran broadcast-journalist who made a home at CBC Radio for 43 years. For the last 15 of those, she was host and co-producer of The Next Chapter, an award-winning program devoted to writing in Canada. In June of 2023, she stepped down from CBC Radio to pursue other adventures of her own devising.

Shelagh grew up in the territory of the Algonquin and Anishnaabe, Ottawa, Ontario. She attended Queen’s University to study Art History and graduated in 1977. While in Kingston, she made close friends and launched a long career in broadcasting that has its beginnings at CFRC, the Queen's University community radio station.

In 1980, she joined CBC Radio in Ottawa to host local current affairs shows and national classical music programs. In 1984, she moved to CBC Toronto and hosted such programs as Metro Morning, The Arts Tonight and On Stage at Glenn Gould Studio. Over the years as a journalist on such flagship daily programs as Morningside, Sounds Like Canada and This Morning, Shelagh traveled the length and breadth of this country, interviewing thousands of people and collecting their stories. That's her passion because, she fully believes, sharing our stories enlarges our understanding of, and empathy for, each other.

Shelagh left the daily radio in 2008 to develop other projects and to be able to speak freely about issues that concern her. She became an ardent activist for better mental health care for all, but especially youth. That year, she received a Transforming Lives Award from CAM-H.

In September 2011, Shelagh was named an Officer of the Order of Canada, the country's highest civilian honour, for her volunteer work in adult literacy, for fighting against the stigma of mental illness, and for advocating for truth, healing and reconciliation. She is honoured and humbled to have been inducted as an Honorary Witness to the testimonies of residential school Survivors and their families, shared at the national gatherings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

In 2014, Queen’s University recognized her advocacy by presenting her with their Alumni Humanitarian Award. She was named the inaugural recipient of the Margaret Trudeau Award for Mental Health Advocacy in 2016. In 2019, Library and Archives Canada acknowledged Shelagh’s contribution to the literary life of this country by selecting her as one of the inaugural Library and Archives Canada Scholars.

Shelagh holds eight honorary doctorates from Canadian universities, including Queen’s University and is Chancellor Emerita of the University of Victoria, a position she held (and loved) for seven years. UVic Library named Shelagh an Honorary Librarian. In 2022, Shelagh was named the Symons Medallist, which recognizes an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to Canadian life. 

As Shelley Ambrose, former publisher of The Walrus Magazine says: “Think of her as Canada's ear. Then add a brain, a heart...and a very recognizable voice. That's Shelagh Rogers.”

Patrick Deane became the 21st Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Queen’s University on July 1, 2019. He is the former President and Vice-Chancellor of McMaster University, a position he held for nine years.  Prior to that he served as Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s and also held a number of academic administrative appointments at Western University and the University of Winnipeg. Dr. Deane is a Professor of English Literature, with his principal research focus being the relationship between cultural production and British politics in the first half of the twentieth century.  He read English and Law at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, before undertaking graduate studies and receiving both an M.A. and a Ph.D. in English Literature from Western University. Dr. Deane was the first recipient of the John Charles Polanyi Prize for Literature in 1988.

Niki Boytchuk-Hale, BFA’23, B.Ed.’24, is pursuing a thesis-based M.Ed. in curriculum studies. She has held roles related to media, communications, and policy within the Alma Mater Society, the University Relations Department, and the Human Rights & Equity Office. Niki is an inclusive, action-oriented, and people-centred leader. She believes the best decisions are made by diverse groups of people and will work to make Queen's a better place by collaborating with students to co-create outcomes with shared benefits and establish mutual responsibilities between students and the administration.

Reem Al-Rawi (She/Her) is a third-year Bachelor of Health Sciences Student at Queen’s. She is passionate about equity, diversity, inclusion, indigeneity, and accessibility. As the newly elected Undergraduate Trustee, she is eager to advocate for these important issues during her term. Beyond her role on the Board, Reem is deeply interested in healthcare and cardiovascular health, and currently holds positions as co-chair of the Mental Health Awareness Committee and co-founder of the Queens Cardiac Research Committee. Reem is honored to have the opportunity to serve on the Board and looks forward to learning from her fellow Trustee members. Elected by the Undergraduate Students - current term to 2025.

Sc’80, Toronto, ON. Past Vice President, Architecture and Planning, Latin American Systems, Scotiabank. Morris Hall and Leonard Field Residence Councils. QUAA Board from 2003. QUAA President 2009-2011, with service on Queen’s Advancement Committee and Capital Campaign Cabinet. University Council Reform Committee, 2012-2013, Chancellor Selection Committee, 2014. UC Program Committee, 2014-18. President’s Advisory Committee on Non-Academic Misconduct, 2015. University Council Executive Committee and Nominating Committee. Elected by the University Council to the Board of Trustees - current term to 2026. Current term on University Council to 2026. 

B.Sc. Eng (Sc.’92), M.Sc.Eng (Queen’s ’95), MBA (Rotman, 2000), and ICD.D. (Rotman, 2018). Samantha is the Principal and Co-Founder Balsam Advisory Group Inc.  She is the former EVP Investor Relations at Sagicor Financial with similar roles at Intact Financial and Sagen. Samantha also held executive roles at CIBC World Markets in the areas of debt origination, derivatives and investment banking. At Queen’s, she was a member of the Orientation Program as FREC leader in '89, Women in Science and Engineering, and helped establish an ethanol pilot plant at Dupuis Hall in Chemical Engineering. She is the current Board Chair for the Oakville Symphony, member of the Appleby College Foundation, and an Investment Committee Member of Boann Social Impact. Other past volunteer boards include Women in Capital Markets and the Canadian Institute of Investor Relations. Elected by the University Council - term to 2027. Current term on University Council to 2028.

Bcom '79, MBA '83 (Harvard). Mr Court is a Senior Partner Emeritus, McKinsey & Company having worked in 5 offices globally.  He was on McKinsey's global Operating Committee and Board of Directors, and in addition to serving clients was the Firm's Global Director of Technology, Digitization and Communications.   David is currently a board member at Canadian Tire Corporation, Brookfield Business Partners, Public Service Pension (PSP) Investment Board, National Geographic Partners, Women's College Hospital and Plan Canada International.  He formerly chaired the Smith School of Business Advisory Board and currently chairs the Advisory Board for Georgian Partners, a Venture Capital Firm focused on Artificial Intelligence as well as some of their portfolio companies. Appointed by the Board - current term to 2026.

Czech-born Canadian, Eva now lives in France. From 1980's until 2002, she served in senior positions at Universities Canada prior to becoming Secretary General of the International Association of Universities, an international non-governmental organization located at UNESCO in Paris, France. She stepped down in 2017, though remains actively involved in several international higher education organization, including the Magna Charta Observatory in Bologna, the European University Institute in Florence, the Centre for Global Higher Education in London and the Arqus European University Alliance. Appointed by the Board - term to 2026.

Nancy Evans is Executive Director, Corporate Affairs & Strategic Initiatives at Smith School of Business at Queen’s University. She is responsible for strategy implementation, operations priorities, and brand, marketing and communications. Prior to joining Queen’s, Nancy held senior private and public sector roles including Vice President, Communications and Stakeholder Relations for a provincial regulatory agency, Senior Vice President at a leading Canadian consulting firm, and Director of Global Communications at Manulife Financial. She holds the Chartered Director designation and has held multiple board roles. She recently completed a two-year term as Chair of Quinte Health. Elected by the Staff - current term to 2027.

BSc(Eng.) '16. Jeremy is a Director at Altas Partners, a leading Canadian private equity firm, in the Portfolio Solutions Group where he works with portfolio company executives to drive performance and profitability. Prior to Altas, he was a Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group where he advised private, public, and social sector enterprises in North America & Europe. Jeremy is passionate about his community and youth engagement. He serves on the Board of Trustees and University Council at Queen's University, which are two of the university's three governing & advisory bodies, and is a Fellow of the Black Wealth Club, an organization helping Canada's top emerging Black leaders to build wealth and reinvest in their communities. Elected by the University Council - current term to 2025. 

BAH'87. Managing Director, Offord Group, and Senior Consultant and Principal, Marts & Lundy in the field of management consulting in the charitable sector. Council Trustee 2018-current. Member of University Council 2003-current. Previously served as Vice-Chair of the Executive Committee of Council, Chair of the University Council Reform Planning Group, and member of the Chancellor’s Selection Committee. Current member, Board of Trustees External Relations and Development Committee and Governance and Nominating Committee. Member of the Marts & Lundy Board of Directors. Volunteer engagements include: LEAP|Pecault Centre for Social Impact Advisory Committee; Montcrest School Board of Directors; former member of Child Development Institute Foundation Board and Integra Advisory Board; Past Vice-President, Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education; and past board member, Queen’s Alumni Association. Staff member in Queen’s Advancement 1988-1999. Queen’s Herb Hamilton Award Winner 2000. Elected by the University Council to the Board of Trustees - current term to 2027. Current term to 2024.

Rebecca Manley is an Associate Professor in the Department of History. At Queen’s, Rebecca has assumed a number of leadership roles, including Department Chair and interim Director of Jewish Studies. She has also served on numerous committees dealing with issues ranging from budget to curriculum. A specialist in Soviet history, Rebecca is the author of a prize-winning book on the evacuation and flight of Soviet civilians during WWII. She is currently completing a SSHRC-funded book on the changing face of hunger in the late Imperial and early Soviet eras. Rebecca is also an award-winning instructor with a strong commitment to providing a first-rate education to students. Elected by the Faculty - current term to 2027.

Linda received her LLB from Queen’s, was most recently the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Manulife Financial Corporation. Prior to that, she was the Executive Vice President of Digital Banking, Payments and Cards at Royal Bank of Canada. Before her operational roles, she worked as a global consultant at McKinsey & Company and practised law at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP in Toronto. Currently, Linda serves on public company boards (McKesson, Dayforce and Maple Leaf Foods) and invests and is a board member in various private companies. In the community, she is a Director of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and of Greenwood College School. Linda has been twice recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women. Appointed to the Board - current term to 2027.

Todd Mattina, PhD is SWIB’s Head Economist, Asset & Risk Allocation CIO.  Before joining SWIB, Todd was the Senior Vice President, Chief Economist, and Co-Lead of the Multi-Asset Strategies Team at Mackenzie Investments, located in Toronto.  This role included supporting multi-asset and currency strategies by building proprietary investment models and assessing the investment implications of expected macroeconomic conditions.  Todd also contributed to the design and implementation of new investment programs, ranging from alternatives to multi-asset portfolios. He also led production of Mackenzie’s annual report on Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions, which covers over twenty public and private asset classes, long-term expected currency valuations, and the global macroeconomic outlook.  Prior to this role, Todd was Vice President of Portfolio Construction, Chief Strategist and Chief Economist at Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO).  He also served as the Chief Strategist and Economist of Asset Allocation and Alternatives at Mackenzie Investments.  Earlier in his career, Todd worked at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C. as a Deputy Division Chief, where he focused on macro-fiscal policy.  He has also worked as a Portfolio Manager of Emerging Market Currencies at Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and contributed to investment models in the G-10 currency, cross-country equity selection and tactical asset allocation strategies.  Todd holds a PhD in Economics (International Macroeconomics & Finance) from Queen’s University in Ontario, an MA in Economics from the University of British Colombia in Vancouver, and a bachelor’s degree from Queen’s University.  Todd currently serves as a Board Trustee of Queen’s University and Chair of the Queen’s Investment Committee. Appointed by the Board – current term to 2025.

Dean McCann retired from Canadian Tire in 2020 after a 24 year career with Canadian Tire Corporation during which he helped to steer the business to unprecedented earnings and its most financially successful years in the company’s 97-year history. As Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer for Canadian Tire Corporation, Dean McCann was an integral member of the executive team that successfully led the Company through large scale acquisitions and strategic partnerships, helping to strengthen the Company’s financial flexibility and deliver historic results. Dean continues to serve as a trustee of CT Reit, a publicly listed (TSX) real estate investment trust established in 2013 as well as a Director of Canadian Tire Bank an OSFI regulated Chartered Bank established July 1, 2003. In addition he serves on the Boards of Walker Industries, an extremely successful Niagara based business and Gay Lea Foods Co-Operative Inc. He has been a member of numerous charitable Boards over his career and currently serves on the Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto. Dean is a graduate of the Smith School of Business (B.Comm), an FCPA, FCA, a graduate of the McMaster Chartered Director program, and holds a Competent Boards Sustainability & ESG Designation. Appointed by the Board – current term to 2025.

Sheila A. Murray, BCom (Queen’s), LLB (Queen’s), of the Bar of Ontario, retired as President and General Counsel of CI Financial, Canada’s second largest independent mutual fund company, in 2018. In this role she provided strategic, securities regulatory and governance leadership for the company and its Board of Directors. Sheila joined CI in 2008 after a 25-year career at Blake, Cassel’s and Graydon LLP where she practiced securities law with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and corporate reorganizations. At Blakes she acted for both bidders and target companies in public merger and acquisition transactions, and for issuers as well as underwriters and agents in public offerings of debt and equity securities. She was involved in many cross-border financings and international take-overs. Sheila was a member of the Securities Advisory committee to the Ontario Securities Commission and was a member of the team of Blakes’ partners that advised the Canadian securities regulators on the reformulation of securities regulation and the creation of new rules and policies. Sheila was the Chair of Blakes’ Legal Personnel Committee and the Co-Chair of the Strategic Initiatives Committee. Appointed by the Board - term to 2026.

BScH '23 (Queen's University). Kana (She/Her/Hers) is a first year Master's student in Translational Medicine (TMED). Her research focuses on medulloblastoma, a malignant brain tumour that predominately affects children. Kana is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigeneity, and Accessibility (EDIIA), and in formulating sustainable strategies for positive community impact. She developed a passion for governance and leadership through her previous involvement with various organizations, including the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS) Student Council, Save The Mother's, and the Queen's Science Undergraduate Research Journal (QSURJ). Currently, she serves as the EDI Officer / SGPS Representative for the Translational Medicine Student Society and Council. Kana aspires to be a vocal advocate for unique student perspectives and concerns and looks forward to collaborating with her peers. Elected by the Graduate Students - current term to 2025.

A graduate from the University of Ottawa and the University of California (Davis) in Civil Engineering, Dr. Patry was Executive Director of the U15 (2017-2022), President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (2010-2017), and President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ottawa (2001-2008). He is a Member of the Order of Canada, a recipient of the Order of Ontario, a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and the recipient of several honorary degrees. Appointed by the Board - current term to 2025. 

Bettina is an experienced director and executive with 23+ years of financial, commercial and business development experience at the CFO level. Bettina is very experienced with Audit Committee and Governance Committee active participation, and focuses on collaboratively working with fellow board members and co-workers to provide effective partnership and strategic leadership guidance to the Management team in order for them to succeed in their daily management of the corporation. Bettina has acquired extensive experience in cross-border Mergers & Acquisitions, including work on transactions in China, India, Asia, the Middle East, the former Soviet Union, Africa, South America, Europe and North America. Bettina is Chair of the Board of the Piikani Investment Corporation, holds an MBA from Queen’s Smith School of Business, is a CPA, CMA and an ICD.D. Appointed by the Board - current term to 2027.

B.COMM’20, Nanyang Technological University Singapore (2019), New York, NY. New Ventures, ODDITY. Senior Strategy Analyst, Accenture. Sales and Merchandising, Pearl Global Industries Ltd. Investments, Cameron Development Management Inc. Growth, STING Stockholm Innovation, and Growth. Founder and Co-Chair, Reform Smith 2020. Co-Chair, Queen’s Women in Leadership 2017-20. Advisory Board Director, Commerce Society 2019-20. Sponsorship Director, Vogue Charity Fashion Show 2019-20. Internal Affairs Director, Queen’s Commerce Corporate Competition 2018-19. Elected by the University Council - current term to 2025. Current term on University Council to 2025.

Dr. Vicki Remenda, Head of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering (GSGE) has served Queen's University chairing and serving on numerous committees at all levels, and in two faculties. As Senator, she was part of writing team for the first Academic Plan (2011). She used her Chair in Teaching and Learning (2006-2009) to spearhead Inquiry@Queen’s, the longest running undergraduate research conference in Canada. As Associate Dean in Faculty of Arts & Science (2015-2017), Vicki held the Teaching and Learning and Cyclical Program Review portfolios. As department head since 2017, Vicki has undertaken significant fundraising, hired seven new faculty members and is director of the innovative, on-line professional masters program, Masters of Earth and Engineering Resources Leadership. Elected by the Faculty - current term to 2026.

B.PE. From the University of Western Australia, B.A. (Sports Administration) from the University of Canberra, Colette spent the first fifteen years of her career working in national and international basketball. Since moving to Canada she changed careers and has been working for the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs since 2007. Her role as Manager, Graduate Experience has given her the opportunity to collaborate with many central services, departments and Faculties. She is currently on several working groups, such as the Committee for International Student Success, Indigenous Student Access and Support, the Food Insecurity working group, Digital Analytics and Website Development groups, the Senate Committee for Scholarships and Student Aid and the Mental Health Working Group. Elected by the Staff - current term to 2026.

Patrice Walch-Watson is a senior executive of a leading global investment management organization, a seasoned business lawyer, trusted advisor, and an experienced corporate director. As Senior Managing Director, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, she is a member of the senior management team and is responsible for leading Canada Pension Plan Investment Board's global legal, compliance and corporate secretarial functions, and for providing oversight to the Assurance & Advisory function. She has deep experience in global transactions, regulation, corporate governance and providing strategic counsel. Patrice was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by WXN in 2019 and was recognized by Chambers & Partners as one of the most influential General Counsel in Canada. In 2022, Patrice received a “Legend in Law Award” by the US-based Burton Award Program recognizing her outstanding reputation in the legal profession and a demonstrated track record of addressing complex matters of national or global significance. Patrice is currently a member of the Advisory Council to the Dean of Queen’s University Law School. She holds the ICD.D designation. Appointed by the Board - current term to 2027.

BAH'08, MPIA‘13 (Glendon College and Master’s Exchange at Sciences Po - Paris). Toronto. Public Policy Manager, Uber. Queen’s: Gael '05; House President - Morris Hall ‘05-06; Residence Don - Vic Hall ‘06-08; ACSA & Culture Show ‘05-08, Co-Chair Exposure ‘07; CultureShock ‘08; TAPS ‘07-08; AMS Candidate ‘07-08; QMP; Committee Against Race & Ethnic Discrimination, Black History Month Kingston, VCFS. Past: board - Malvern Family Resource Centre; board - Julliette’s Place (Homeward Family Shelter); and Harry Jerome Awards. Current: various initiatives including City of Toronto CABR PAC and Ms. Letna Healing Hope Fundraiser. Elected by the University Council - current term to 2026.