Ex Officio
The Chancellor
Shelagh Rogers
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.”
The Principal
Patrick Deane
Patrick Deane became the 21st Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's University on July 1, 2019. Dr. Deane is the former President and Vice-Chancellor of McMaster University, a position he held for nine years. Prior to that he served as 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. He also taught at Western from 1988 to 2001 following some years on faculty at the University of Toronto. Dr. Deane was the first recipient of the John Charles Polanyi Prize for Literature in 1988, and was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012. He was made an Honorary Life Member of the Alma Mater Society of Queen’s University in 2010. In fall 2023, he received an honorary degree from McMaster. He is President of the Governing Council of the Magna Charta Observatory (Bologna), Vice-President and Treasurer of the International Association of Universities (Paris), an Executive Head of the Matariki Network of Universities, served as Chair of the Universities Canada Standing Committee on Research, 2019-2023, and a member of the Loran Scholars Board.
Jeremy Gooden
BSc(Eng.) '16, Toronto, ON, Consultant at Boston Consulting Group. QUEEN’S AFFILIATIONS: Queen's Innovation Centre Start-up Advisor (2020-Present); Queen's Young Engineering Alumni Co-Chair (2018-19) and Alumni Relations Lead (2017-18); Mentor, First Year Transitions - QSuccess Program (2015-16); Videography Manager, Engineering Society (2015-16); Ambassador, Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science (2013-16); Director, Engineers Without Borders (2013-14). VOLUNTEER AFFILIATIONS: Fellow, Black Wealth Club—education on wealth building for Canada's top 50 emerging Black leaders to reinvest in their communities (2020-Present); non-profit Advisor with University Consulting Group (2018-Present). Current term to 2025.
Councillor Profile - Get to know Jeremy Gooden (PDF, 132KB)
Alison Holt
BAH'87. Principal, Ahead Consulting and Consulting Partner, 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. Currently Vice-Chair of the Board, Chair of External Relations and Development Committee and Governance and Nominating Committee, Member of Governance and Nominating and Human Resources committees. Past governance experience includes: Marts & Lundy Board of Directors; LEAP|Pecault Centre for Social Impact Advisory Committee; Montcrest School Board of Directors; Child Development Institute Foundation Board; Integra Advisory Board; Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education; and Queen’s Alumni Association. Staff member in Queen’s Advancement 1988-1999. Queen’s Herb Hamilton Award Winner 2000.
Councillor Profile - Get to know Alison Holt (PDF, 176KB)
Appointed Members
Tatyana Grandmaitre - Senate Appointee
Allison Williams - QUAA Appointee
Allison Williams, Artsci’09, is a practicing lawyer at one of the province of Ontario's specialty community legal clinics, Justice for Children and Youth (JFCY). Originally from small-town Northwestern Ontario, Allison threw herself into student life while attending Queen’s. She obtained an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies with a minor in Women's Studies (2009); however is most proud of being honoured with the Agnes Benidickson Tricolour Award upon convocation for her distinguished service to the University in non-academic extracurricular activities. Allison went on to obtain her Masters of Arts from the University of Toronto (2011), before getting her Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School (2015). Allison was called to the Ontario bar in 2016. Prior to taking up the QUAA President's role, Allison served for four years as the QUAA Board's Director of Giving, promoting alumni philanthropy and giving through Queen's.
- Yinka Adegbusi
- Tazrian Alam
- Leo Bailey
- Heather Black
- Doug Bruce
- Samantha Cheung
- Safiah Chowdhury
- Mary Drinkwater
- Norman Farrell
Yinka Adegbusi
Artsci'13, Edmonton, AB. Market Insights Manager, KPMG Canada. Co-founder and chair, Queen’s Black Alumni Chapter (QBAC) (’17-’22). President, Queen's University Chamber Choir (’09-’12). Founding member, Queen’s Black Academic Society (QBAS) and Queen’s Black History Month. Board member, Queen's University Alumni Association (QUAA) Board (’20-’22). Recruitment Lead, KPMG Canada Black Professional Network (’20-’24). Active Member, KPMG Women in Technology Network. Passionate advocate for BIPOC youth empowerment causes. Current term to 2028.
Tazrian Alam
Tazrian is Senior Manager at Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) Financial Crime Team where she leads and manages quarterly reports to RBC’s Board of Directors and Risk Committees. She is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist and a graduate of the Queen’s University (BAH’13, PolSci) and University of Western Ontario (MA’14, International Relations ). During her time at Queen’s she was a member of the Queen’s Model United Nations Team and Model Parliament Team. She also worked at Stauffer Library while studying at Queen’s. Tazrian remains an active community member through her volunteering. Former Board of Director, Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals 2020-2022; Former Financial Coach for Human Trafficking Survivors 2020-2022; Former member of Halton Audit Committee 2018-2020. Tazrian is a current volunteer with Ascend Canada and Sanctuary Toronto. Current term to 2027.
Councillor Profile - Get to know Tazrian Alam (PDF, 609KB)
Leo Bailey
MBA '17, Vaughan, ON, Member of the Scarborough Business Association Advisory Committee; Sick Kids Community Mental Health Board Trustee. Former member of the Ontario Trillium Fund Grant Committee and Queen's Black Alumni Chapter. Active community volunteer and co-founder of Success with Age and Guidance. Current term to 2028.
Heather Black
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. UC Reform Committee, 2012-2013, Chancellor Selection Committee, 2014. UC Program Committee, 2014-18. President’s Advisory Committee on Non-Academic Misconduct, 2015.
Councillor Profile - "Get to know Heather Black" (PDF, 233KB)
Doug Bruce
BSc(Eng)'85, MBA'01 Edinburgh School of Business, UK. Elected University Council representative to the Board of Trustees. Member of the Council Program Committee for 4 years (2 years as chair) Member of the Executive Committee (3rd year), and member of the Nominating Committee. As a co-founder of a software company, Doug is directly involved with all aspects of the business; legal, financial, HR, sales, and marketing. His goal is to leverage this broad background to make a strong contribution to the many issues facing Queen’s. Elected by the University Council to the Board of Trustees - current term to 2024. Current term on University Council to 2027.
Councillor Profile - Get to know Doug Bruce (PDF, 163KB)
Samantha Cheung
B.Sc. Eng (Sc.’92), M.Sc.Eng (Queen’s ’95), MBA (Rotman 2000), and ICD.D. (Rotman, 2018). Oakville, Ontario. Former EVP of Investor Relations at Sagicor Financial, with similar roles held at Intact Financial and Genworth Canada. She also held various senior roles at CIBC World Markets. At Queen’s, 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. Past Chair and Director of the Oakville Symphony Youth Orchestra Board and Director of Oakville Symphony Board. Other past volunteer boards include Women in Capital Markets and the Canadian Institute of Investor Relations. Current term to 2028.
Councillor Profile - Get to know Samantha Cheung (PDF, 136KB)
Safiah Chowdhury
BA(H)'11, Toronto, ON. MPhil, University of Oxford, 2014. Currently Manager, Social Policy for the City of Toronto. Co-chair of the Queen's University Council on Anti-Racism and Equity (UCARE). Served as AMS President in 2010-11 and prior to that as an executive member on a number of clubs, including QUMSA. Remain very involved in many local and continental community endeavours, youth groups, and advocacy. Current term to 2027.
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Mary Drinkwater
B.Ed. ’78; MPA ’08 (Queen’s U). PhD ’14 (Univ of Toronto). Kingston, ON. Lecturer and Assistant Professor in graduate courses in Faculties of Education at OISE/Univ of Toronto, Yorkville University and Queen’s University. Extensive scholarship in critical, decolonial and transformative education, including 3 published books. Member & Chair, University Council on Athletics-‘75-’77; ’91-’94. Member & Chair, Queen’s Alumnae Association-Kingston branch-‘00-‘04; Member of Queen’s Women’s Basketball team, Track & Field team, Diving team ( ‘73-’76); Alfie Pearce Trophy-’73; PHE ‘55 Alumne Trophy-’77. Past ChairCanAssistAfrica Relief Trust. Current term to 2027.
Councillor Profile - "Get to know Mary Drinkwater" (PDF, 224KB)
Norman Farrell
BA(Hons)'82, LLB'86, LLM'92 (Columbia, NY), Toronto, ON. is currently Senior Counsel, War Crimes Section, Federal Dept of Justice. Prior to returning to Canada, Norm was an international prosecutor, investigating and prosecuting international crimes committed in the Former Yugoslavia, Rwanda and Lebanon. He has been an Adjunct Professor, Queens Faculty of Law, teaching International Criminal Law since 2003 and International Human Rights Law since 2022. Recipient, 2023 Queens Law Alumni Justice Thomas Cromwell Distinguished Public Service Award. Recipient of the Ontario Law Society Medal 2025. International Gender Champion 2019-2022 while Prosecutor at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. Organized Queens law student visits to The Hague, Netherlands as part of the public international law program. During university, was a Tutor at the Prison Literacy Initiative, Kingston; a Big Brother in Kingston; student at Queens Prison Law Clinic; and Asst Mgr, Queens Pub. Current term to 2029.
- Gregory Galligan
- Bittu George
- Laura Gillis
- Letitia Golubitsky
- Laura Hudgin-Edge
- Olufunke Igbede
- Jennifer Janson
- Donika Jones
- Chessa Jope
- Alexander Lam
- Màiri MacDonald
- Siena Margorian
- John Marshall
- Jennifer McMaster
- Don McNamee
- Irene Mukasa
Gregory Galligan
BA Hons [Political Studies and History], Queen's University, 2002; M.A. [International Relations], King's College, London, 2004). Former Castle Kid, QMP and Queen's Model U.N. participant. He joined Global Affairs Canada in 2005 and is currently the Executive Coordinator for Middle East Relations. Overseas, he participated in the evacuation of Canadians from Lebanon in 2006, served at the Canadian Embassy of Canada to Israel (2007 to 2010), was Deputy Director with the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team (2010 to 2011), worked alongside U.S. colleagues as Canada's exchange officer to the Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research (2011 to- 2013, as Canada's Executive Coordinator for Syria based in Beirut (2019-21). He recently returned to Canada after completing two years as Canada's Ambassador to Iraq (2021-23). Current term to 2028.
Councillor Profile - Get to know Greg Galligan (PDF, 167KB)
Bittu George
Artsci '95, Law '98; Kingston, ON; lawyer. Member, Law Society of Ontario; Law Student Society Rep to AMS Assembly; Law '99 Orientation Administrative Co-chair; Member, Tricolour Award Selection Committee; Queen’s Model Parliament participant; Law '98 permanent year Vice President. City Councillor and Deputy Mayor of Kingston; Member, City of Kingston Planning Committee; Director and Vice President, Kingston General Hospital Foundation; Director, University Hospitals Kingston Foundation; Director, Kingston Economic Development Corporation; Director and Secretary, Kingston Technology Exchange Centre (Queen's-Kingston partnership); President, Alumni Association - Kingston Branch; Director and Vice-Chair, Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce; Director and President, Friends of the Penitentiary Museum; Vice President, Kingston Area Race Relations Association; Bylaw Review Chair, Frontenac Law Association; Co-chair, SOARB; Member, Principal's Undergraduate Orientation Review Working Group; Member, Senate SOARB Review Working Group. Current term to 2028.
Councillor Profile - Get to know Bittu George (PDF, 149KB)
Laura Gillis
BComm ‘24, Halifax, NS, Incoming MSc student (University of Glasgow, International & Comparative Education). Risk Research, Stewart McKelvey Lawyers. Queen’s Activities & Societies: Member (2023-24), AMS Judicial Committee; Jr. Advisory Board Director (2022-23), External Student Relations Officer (2021-22), Smith Commerce Society; People & Culture Director (2023-24), Education Coordinator (2022-23), Research Initiatives Coordinator (2021-22), Queen’s Women in Leadership; Stage Manager (2023-’24), Vogue Charity Fashion Show; Member, Tricolour Award Selection Committee (2022). Community Involvement: Volunteer Guider, Girl Guides of Canada; Volunteer, Kingston Interval House (2021). Current term to 2029.
Letitia Golubitsky
Letitia Golubitsky is an experienced professional in the banking industry who has worked for more than a decade in Capital Markets Risk Management and Enterprise Risk across four Canadian banks. Letitia is currently Senior Manager at Scotiabank. Dr. Letitia Golubitsky is a mathematician by training holding a PhD in Mathematics from Western University, a Master of Science in Mathematics from Queen's University and a Master of Science in Financial Mathematics from McMaster University. Letitia started her career as a quantitative developer in Model Development at TD bank working on mathematical models for counterparty credit risk. She moved to a more senior role in Capital Markets Risk Management at CIBC working as a senior commodity developer for market risk and counterparty credit risk. Letitia has worked for the past six years in Model Validation at Bank of Montreal and she recently joined Scotiabank as a Senior Manager in Model Risk. Dr. Letitia Golubitsky is the Chair of the Canadian Artificial Intelligence 2022 conference leading the Industry track. Letitia is a member of Global Risk Institute and Women in Capital Markets non profit organizations. Letitia is a lifelong advocate for cutting edge education and a strong advocate for women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Elected to the University Council Executive Committee. Current term to 2027.
Laura Hudgin-Edge
BAH’04, BEd’05, MA’10 (McGill), Halton Hills, ON, Curriculum Development and Program Review Consultant at Sheridan College. Former educator and Instructional Program Leader in the K–12 sector. Member of the Ontario College of Teachers. Course author and instructor for Queen’s Continuing Education (2011–present). Former participant in Queen’s Model Parliament (2001–2004) and Bader College at Herstmonceux Castle (2001). Current volunteer mentor and industry council member with Home Suite Hope, supporting education and housing security for single-parent families. Local volunteer with the Terry Fox Foundation and Rotary Club Community Dinners. Author of The Moses Log House: Six Generations on Prince Edward County’s Southshore, with proceeds supporting the Hudgin House Restoration Committee. Current term to 2029.
Olufunke Igbede
Olufunke Igbede holds a Master of Biomedical Informatics (2024) from Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario; a Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics (2022) from Confederation College, Thunder Bay, Ontario; and a Certificate in Big Data Analytics (2020) from York University, Canada. Her Research is focused on applying cutting edge analytical methods in Chronobiology, where she focused on data integrity, analytics, and translating complex data into actionable insights. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Microbiologist in Nigeria. her country of birth. She is particularly passionate about improving system efficiency and patient outcomes through data-driven decision-making. She is the founder of MedAI Revolution, a LinkedIn initiative dedicated to showcasing artificial intelligence Innovations in healthcare and promoting awareness of emerging digital health solutions around the World. Current term to 2030.
Jennifer Janson
BA (Hons)'95, Toronto, ON. Managing Director, Business Operations, Mastercard Foundation Asset Management. Former Partner at OMERS Ventures, Owner and Managing Director of Six Degrees, a UK-based reputation management consultancy. Author of The Reputation Playbook (Harriman House, 2014). Former Board Member, Afrika Tikkun. Current term to 2030.
Donika Jones
Donika Jones, B.A. ’07 (Univ of Ottawa), B.Sc. ’11 (Univ of Toronto), MPH ’15 (Queen’s). Former Board of Directors, Canadian Public Health Association, Former member, Ontario Public Health Association. Former secretary and member at large, Nunavut Black History Society. Current term to 2030.
Chessa Jope
COMM’09, LLM’19 (Osgoode), Toronto, ON. Finance Professional. Chartered Accountant, Chartered Professional Accountant (Ontario and Alberta). Vice Chair, Finance & Accounting Committee, Electricity Canada (2022-Present). Director, Business Planning & Reporting, Ontario Power Generation (2018-Present). 2022 CPA Ontario Emerging Leader Award Recipient. Previously, Dominion Diamond Corporation and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. VOLUNTEER: Mentor, Smith EDI3 Program (2023-Present). Mentor, CPA Canada (2012-Present). Member, Queen’s University Commerce Alumni Admissions Committee (2015-19). AT QUEEN’S: Co-Chair (2008-09) and Sponsorship Coordinator (2007-08), Queen’s Women in Leadership. Co-Chair (2007-08) and Sponsorship Coordinator (2006-07), Queen’s Accounting Association. Current term to 2030.
Councillor Profile - Get to know Chessa Jope (PDF 204KB)
Alexander Lam
B.Comm‘16, Toronto, ON, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Rvere Inc. Founder, Lamify. Previously Reckitt Benckiser and Trend Hunter. At Queen’s, Technology Officer at The Queen’s Business Review 2012-15 and Advisor at Creo Solutions 2013-16. Current mentor with Press Start CoLab and Smith EDI3 Mentorship Program. Current term to 2028.
Màiri MacDonald
ARTSCI'15. LAW'19, Mallorytown, ON, Current Legal Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. Member, Law Society of Ontario. Former Legal Counsel at Queen;s Legal Aid, with primary focus on human and disability rights rights, as well as housing and social support. Continued mentorship of Queen's Law students interested in military and international law. Highlights while at Queen's: two time Castle grad as an undergrad and law student, Volunteer, Queen's Pro Bono Students Canada, Piper in Queen's Bands, Summer Student at the Museum of Healthcare in Kingston, Acting in Queen's Threatrical production, Cashier and Kitchen staff at Grocery Checkout, Volunteer, Queen's Peer Mentors. Current term to 2030.
Siena Margorian
BSC'23, BED'24, Montreal, QC, MSc Student in Renewable Resources. McCall MacBain Scholar. Current volunteer with Sustainable Youth Canada. AT QUEEN'S: Co-President of Queen's Backing Action on the Climate Crisis 2022-2024. Responder with Queen's First Aid 2022-2024. Co-Founder and Co-President of the Queen's Armenian Student Association 2020-2023. Virtual Coordinator of Helping Young People Excel 2020-2021. Member of the Queen's Novice Rowing Team 2019-2020. Current term to 2029.
Councillor Profile - Get to know Siena Margorian (PDF 204KB)
John Marshall
BA’88, MD’92, Burlington, ON. Professor of Medicine and Director of the Division of Gastroenterology at McMaster University. Gastroenterologist at Hamilton Health Sciences. Former President of Queen’s Aesculapian Society (1990-1991), Queen’s Journal columnist and proud member of both Queen’s Medical House and Queen’s Medical Outreach (providing volunteer medical services in Guyana). Heavily engaged in continuing health education for both health providers and member of the public. Volunteer and former member of Scientific and Medical Advisory Council for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. Current term to 2030.
Jennifer McMaster
M.Ed.04, Gananoque, Ontario, Principal, member of the Ontario College of Teachers and the Ontario Principals' Council. Instructor for Queen's Faculty of Education. Avid spectator of Queen's sports and activities. Former undergraduate student of the University of Waterloo. Former educator with the Ontario College of Teachers, the Ontario Principals' Council and the University of Calgary. Current volunteer on the Board of Directors for Children and Family Services of Lanark, Leeds & Grenville, RNJ Youth Services, the Municipal Drug Strategy Committee for the Town of Gananoque and the Professional Learning Committee with the Ontario Principals' Council. Current term to 2028.
Councillor Profile - Get to know Jennifer McMaster (PDF 126KB)
Don McNamee
Don McNamee (Arts'95) is a seasoned education leader whose career spans executive leadership and global consultancy. He currently serves as Director of Education Technology at Saigon South International School, and has previously held roles as Head of School in New Zealand, Chief Innovation Officer in the UAE, and Leadership Executive with Apple Inc. in Canada. At Queen’s, Don was a member of the Arts’95 Intramural Council throughout his studies, co-chaired the University Intramural Council and is a permanent executive member of the Class of '95. He received both the ASUS and AMS Letter Award for his contributions to sport and to the City of Kingston, and was awarded the Queen’s Arts and Science Cup for his leadership in intramurals. A founding member of the New Zealand Queen’s Alumni Branch, he has participated in alumni events across Canada, Singapore, and the UK. Don holds four post-secondary degrees, including in urban economics, GIS, education, and educational leadership. His work focuses on ethical innovation, digital strategy, , and capacity-building across Southeast Asia. Current term to 2029.
Councillor Profile - Get to know Don McNamee (PDF 133KB)
Irene Mukasa
BAH ‘08, MSc ‘09 (Bath University, UK). Toronto, Ontario. Director, Research Communications and Engagement, Autodesk. Course Instructor, George Brown College. DEI Communications consultant, Say Yeah. Member of African Caribbean Student Association (ACSA), ACSA Culture Show 07-08, Cultureshock, Committee Against Racial and Ethnic Discrimination. Former Board Member and Executive Board Member (VP DEI) for Children’s Aid Society of Toronto 2016 - 2022, Former Brand Advisor for Canadian Film Company Incubator: Fifth Wave 2019-2023. Current Board member VentureKids Canada. Current term to 2028.
- Colby Pereira
- David Pick
- Chris Polson
- Alan Prendergast
- Rob Ramsay
- Tamara Rebick
- Patricia Romans
- Frannie Shen
- Amrita V. Singh
- Sam Turgeon-Brabazon
- Michael Whitcombe
- Alexi White
- Garry Willard
- Yanique Williams
- Marcus Wong
- Elaine Wu
- Susan Zhang
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Colby Pereira
BAH, Sociology, Queen's University (2013); MA, Sociology, Queen's University (2015); PhD, Sociology, McGill University (ex: 2023). Proud member of the Canadian Sociological Association. Served as an intern in the Alma Mater Society (Commission of Internal Affairs) 2009-2010, Graduate Ambassador in 2013, and as a research co-ordinator on the Queen's Ethics Committee from 2014-2015. Proud former teaching assistant from 2013-2015 in the department of Sociology. Former policy chair for local associations and currently an active volunteer on various local campaigns. Acted as a peer mentor to undergraduate students during my graduate studies, the president of my graduate society, and as a peer-reviewer of academic articles. Current member of a women's association. As an alumni, participated in letter writing to new graduates and attended convocation as the alumni representative. Spend my free time tutoring and supply teaching. Hobbies include reading, painting, and baking. Current term to 2027.
Councillor Profile - Get to know Colby Pereira (PDF, 626KB)
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David Pick
Arts '89, Law '92, Calgary, AB. Lawyer and Managing Partner (Calgary) at Brownlee LLP. Insurance lawyer. Trial advocacy instructor at the University of Calgary. Queen's highlights: member of University Council on Athletics (1986-88); AMS Internal Affairs Commissioner 1987-88; ASUS rep to AMS 1987-88; Chair AMS Board of Directors 1988-89; Student member of University Senate 1990-91; member of Queen's Cross Country running team 1985-86; Queen's Journal writer; ASUS award winner 1987-88;Tricolour Award winner 1988-89. Current term to 2027.
Councillor Profile - Get to know David Pick (PDF, 618KB)
Chris Polson
BCOMM '00, MBA '07, Toronto, ON, Partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Certified in Financial Forensics, Chartered Financial Analyst (Prior National Board Chair), Chartered Business Valuator (Current National Board Chair), Fellow Chartered Arbitrator. Founder of Polson Family Scholarship for Queen's Commerce students. Facilitator of ICD Not-For-Profit Board Chair Peer Group (GTA Chapter). Current term to 2029.
Councillor Profile - Get to know Chris Polson (PDF, 93KB)
Alan Prendergast
Class of '90 Richmond Hill, ON, IT and Classroom Support Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto. After transferring to Queen's, I studied Economics. I was an orientation leader and also involved in the Science '44 Student Housing Co-op. After Queen’s I worked for a defense contractor before starting at U of T in 2002 as a technician in the Physiology labs. Since that time, I have held a wide range of positions across campus including Libraries, Information Security, and a long stretch as Senior Network Administrator in UofT Central IT services, integrating administrative systems between the federated colleges. In 2022 I returned to my preferred role as IT support for the academic and administrative functions. Current term to 2028.
Councillor Profile - Get to know Alan Prendergast (PDF, 167KB)
Rob Ramsay
BA'83, BScENG'87, Toronto, ON, P.Eng. Member, Professional Engineers Ontario. Member of the Queen's Varsity Hockey Team 1981-83. Member of Queen's Varsity Rugby Team (1st XV) 1984-86 (captain 85-86). Journalist Queen's Journal 1985-86. Currently providing commercial real estate clients with development management expertise on a consulting basis, and volunteering for various community-based organizations. Current term to 2030.
Tamara Rebick
ArtSci '98 BAH Political Studies & History; M.Ed (OISE/UofT) Adult Education & Community Development, Workplace Learning and Change. Toronto, ON. Founder & Chief Experience Officer, CORIPHERY Holistic Consulting Solutions. Strategic thought partner and advisor to leaders in community, education and nonprofit organizations seeking to advance social impact through engagement strategy, program optimization and culture change. Women of Inspiration Finalist (2021); Community of Practice Facilitator, No Silence on Race (2021-2022), Former Vice Chair, Future Possibilities for Kids (2021-2022); neWCHapter committee - Women’s College Hospital Foundation (2018-2020); founding member and co-leader, Sisterhood Salam Shalom (2017-2021). Queen's involvement: AMS Campus Activities Commission, Internal Affairs Commission; ArtSci Frosh Week Gael; Golden Gaels Synchronized Swimming team athlete and Assistant Coach; Queen's Student Constable Assistant Manager; Canadian Student Leadership Conference - office of the Dean of Arts and Science. Proud Queen’s parent. Current term to 2029.
Patricia Romans
BSc (Hons.)'70, MSc'73 (Alberta), PhD'85 (UC San Diego) Biology (Molecular Biology, Genetics), Postdoctoral Fellow, US National Institutes of Health, NIAID, Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases studying Malaria Vector Genetics. Toronto, ON since 1990. Currently Professor Emerita, Department of Cell and Systems Biology, University of Toronto. Activities at Queen’s, Kingston Symphony, Queen’s University Biological Society, CFRC. Since graduation, invited seminar speaker and external examiner, PhD thesis in Biology at Queen’s, NIH Tropical Medicine and Parasitology Study Section grant review panel, Editorial Board, Insect Molecular Biology. Co-founder of the Romans Family Scholarship at Victoria College, University of Toronto, the Al Downe Memorial Lectureship in Biology at Queen’s and the Romans Memorial Fund, Queen’s School of Medicine. Recent and ongoing volunteer activities include various women in science initiatives, annual Victoria College Book Sale, and three years as Treasurer of the Scholarship Committee, Canadian Federation of University Women - North Toronto. Current term to 2027.
Frannie Shen
BCOMM '21, Toronto, ON, Associate at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). QUEEN'S AFFILIATIONS: Queen's Commerce Society, Queen's Women in Leadership, Queen's Executive on Orientation, Queen's Commerce Corporate Competition, QSELF, Vogue Charity Fashion Show, MUSE Magazine, QMIND. VOLUNTEER AFFILIATIONS: Toronto Youth Food Policy Council: working to build a just and sustainable food system by providing youth a platform to participate in local food policy issues. Toronto Coalition of Eco-Schools: a youth-run non-profit organization that strives to increase awareness of local, and global environmental issues in youth, through interactive meetings, fundraisers, workshops, and conferences. Current term to 2026.
Amrita V. Singh
B.H.Sc (Biology), J.D., Toronto, ON. Barrister & Solicitor. Member, Law Society of Ontario (LSO); Multiple Committees Executive Member, Canadian Bar Association (CBA); Council and Multiple Committees Executive Member, Ontario Bar Association (OBA); Vice-Chair of Litigation Committee, Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC); Multiple Committees Member, IPIC; Member, Advocates' Society; Member, South Asian Bar Association (SABA); Member, Toronto Intellectual Property Group (TIPG); Member, Young Women in Law. Member of Queen's Law Pro Bono and Legal Aid. Former President of Queen's Law South Asian Law Students Association. Continued Mentorship of Queen's Law students interested in intellectual property law. Current term to 2026.
Sam Turgeon-Brabazon
MMIE’23, BPAPM'19, Ottawa, ON, Founder and CEO – AudioBio. Capstone Project Advisor – M. Management Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program. Teaching Assistant – MBA, MMIE, and Commerce Programs. Former Co-President, M. Management Innovation and Entrepreneurship Class of 2023. Former Judge, Queen’s Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (2023). Current Board Member, National Children’s Botanical Garden of Canada and Current President, Skills Ontario Alumni Association. Current term to 2028.
Michael Whitcombe
LLB'85 (LLM Osgoode, BBA UNB), TORONTO, ON. Senior Partner, McMillan LLP. Member Law, Society of Ontario. Peer recognized as a leading Canadian business lawyer. Past Chair, Board of Partners of McMillan LLP. Past Chair of Audit Committee of McMillan LLP. Past sessional instructor Queen's Law School (Private Equity Law). Member of 2 time BEWS Championship Curling Team for Law 85. Governance experience includes having served as a director for over forty Canadian corporations including as chair or a member of the audit, corporate governance and special committees. Volunteer activities include being a Director, MLSE Launch Pad - Youth Centre for Sport Development since 2016; Honorary Solicitor Arthritis Society Canada since 1993; Past Director, Chair and Honorary Solicitor Oakville Community Foundation. Married to Dianne Lemieux (LLB Ottawa). Father of 2 children Matthew (BBA ST. FX, MMA Ivey) and Michele (Commerce 2018, MA Kings College London 2019). Current term to 2030.
Alexi White
ArtSci’08, Toronto, ON, is the Director of Systems Change at Maytree where he advocates for government policies that will fulfill economic and social rights. He is a former opinions editor at the Journal, long-time Walkhome employee, AMS Academic Affairs Commissioner, and Executive Director of the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance. He received a Master of Public Policy degree from Harvard and has worked in both the Ontario and B.C. governments, including as Director of Policy in the Office of the Ontario Minister of Education and Executive Director of Research and Policy at B.C.’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner. His higher education policy experience includes roles with the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities and as a senior government relations advisor at the University of British Columbia. He has served on the board of the Vancouver Opera and the Little Mountain Neighbourhood House. Current term to 2029.
Councillor Profile - Get to know Alexi White (PDF, 88KB)
Garry Willard
MD'63, Orillia, ON, Surgeon, Fellow, Royal Colleges of Surgeons Canada & Edinburgh. Fellow American & International Colleges of Surgeons. Editor Queen's Medical Review 1961, Interfaculty Bew's Athletic Competitor 1957 - 1962 ( FB, T&F, Hockey, Water Polo). Member Pipe & Brass Bands 1957 - 1962. FD Norway House Indian Zone Hosp Manitoba 1964 -65. Combat Surgeon CRC & 1/3/3 USMC Post Tet South Vietnam 1968. Ship's Doctor MS Livanita 1970. G.Richards Cancer Society Travelling Fellow Europe 1970-72. Gen, Chest, Vasc, & Trauma Surgeon Etobicoke General Hosp 1972 - 2002. Chief of Surgery EGH 1981 - 86. Surgical Staff Positions Stevenson Memorial Alliston, Orangeville Headwaters, Brampton Civic, Orillia Soldier's Memorial 2002 -2026, Chevalier Order of St. George 2022, King Charles III Coronation Medal 2025. Author: Into The Dragon's Jaws - A Canadian Combat Surgeon in the Vietnam War - All royalties to PTSD in Military Veterans eg. Wounded Warriors Canine Program, Homes for the Homeless, Sea to Sea for PTSD etc. Life Member - Ont Med Assn & NY Academy of Science. Semper Fi. Current term to 2030.
Yanique Williams
Yanique Williams is Uber’s Public Policy Manager for the Canadian Prairies and Federal Affairs. In this role, she leads national initiatives that strengthen safety across Canada—focusing on road safety, personal safety, women’s safety, and health. She also works closely with Uber’s Product Inclusion team and serves on the company’s Fairness Working Group, helping design inclusive products that meet the needs of diverse communities and deliver positive social impact. Prior to tech, Yanique spent over eight years in Canadian politics, advancing policies on international trade, small business growth, rural development, gender equality, and gender-based violence, while advising the Government of Canada on diversity and inclusion. A proud Queen’s alumna, she has held numerous student leadership roles and currently serves on the Queen’s University Board of Trustees (term began January 2023) and Queen's University Council (elected through 2026). She remains deeply engaged in community initiatives that allow her to give back and uplift others. Current term to 2027.
Marcus Wong
BAH’03, MSc (Birmingham), ALM candidate (Harvard). West Vancouver, BC, Former City Councillor. BC tribunal adjudicator. Spokesperson, major utility company. Communications advisor to cabinet ministers. Canadian Olympic Committee. Canadian Embassy (Washington, DC). GOVERNANCE: Queen’s Board of Trustees, Salvation Army, BC Athletics, Canadian International Council (Vancouver Branch), West Vancouver Police Board, Queen’s Alumni Association, BC Association of Police Boards, Canadian Association of Police Governance, West Vancouver Track & Field Club, Pacific Baroque Orchestra, BC Luge Association, University of Birmingham Senate. Member, Institute of Corporate Directors. AT QUEEN’S: Solar Car, MCRC, Withinsight, NTYLC, Queen’s Bands, Reunion Coordinator. Current term to 2027.
Councillor Profile - Get to know Marcus Wong (PDF, 173KB)
Elaine Wu
BA(Hons)'98, MIR'00, Law'03. Provincial Specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. Volunteer with the Queen's Toronto Alumni Branch from 2005 - present, serving in a variety of positions from chair of the Education and Culture Committee, to Vice-President and President. In 2008, she was the recipient of the QUAA Branch Marsha Lampman Award for service and dedication as an ambassador on behalf of Queen's. University Council 2005-17, University Council Nominating Committee 2014-17. During her time at Queen's, she was Secretary General of the Queen's Model UN, Finance Director of the Queen's International Affairs Association, worked at the Queen's Journal and AMS. Current term to 2030.
Councillor Profile - Get to know Elaine Wu (PDF, 196KB)
Susan Zhang
BS’06 (Biology), BAH’07 (Classics), MHA’09 (Health Policy & Administration, Penn State), Durham, North Carolina, USA. Currently, a semi-retired entrepreneur after 15 years working in the US healthcare industry on both the provider and payor side in finance, analytics, and product strategy roles. Formerly, Vic Hall House President 2004 to 2005, Common Ground Smoothies and Bagel Sandwich Maker 2005 to 2006, and Hudson County, New Jersey Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children 2020 to 2022. Current term to 2029.