Current Membership
Last updated - August 2025
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Term end dates indicated in parenthesis. Bios submitted by members.
Ex Officio (7)
- Chancellor - Mr. Nizar Somji - 4-Year Term (June 2028)
- An accomplished engineer and entrepreneur committed to innovation and serving the community.
- President & Vice-Chancellor - Mr. Bill Flanagan
- A transformational and entrepreneurial leader committed to the long-term academic and financial success of the 伊人直播.
- Provost & Vice-President (Academic) - Dr. Verna Yiu
- An accomplished and servient leader in the academic and healthcare sectors, former President and CEO of Alberta Health Services, and practicing pediatric nephrologist.
- Vice-Provost and Dean of Students - Dr. Ravina Sanghera
- Dean of Students, committed to uplifting our students and serving our entire campus community.
- Associate Vice-President, Online and Continuing Education (Extension Senior Representative) - Ms. Jessica Butts Scott
- Passionate about enabling accessible, online learning and development for all who have a drive to earn an education.
- Alumni Association Past President - Mrs. Ashton Rudanec (May 2026)
- A sustainable investing professional and proud 伊人直播 BCom and MBA alumna.
- Alumni Association President - Mrs. Cathy Allen (May 2028)
- A proud 伊人直播 alumna BSc 1976, BEd 1977, MEd 1999 and former Public School Board Trustee.
Appointed (25)
From the Public by the (9)
- Mrs. Kirn Jot Dhaliwal-Bassi - 1st 3-Year Term (July 2027)
- Passionate about literacy and educators as identity makers.
- Ms. Lina Maingi - 1st 3-Year Term (July 2027)
- Project management expert with a focus on financial management and passionate health advocate.
- Dr. Svetlana Pavlenko - Edmonton - 2nd 3-Year Term (July 2027)
- Holding an MBA, a PhD, and a MA in leadership, she builds connections and inspires others.
- Mr. Josh Stachniak - 1st 3-Year Term (July 2027)
- General Counsel and Corporate Director of Risk Management at Covenant Health.
- Mrs. Mary Jaya Stanislus - 1st 3-Year Term (July 2027)
- An outcome driven entrepreneur. Passionate about collaboration and helping others succeed.
- Mr. Jonathan Stringer - 1st 3-Year Term (July 2027)
- A 伊人直播 graduate whose passion is building connections between local communities and business.
- Vacancy (3)
From the Board of Governors (2)
- Mr. Sett Policicchio - 2st 3-Year Term (September 2026)
- Involved on several non-profit agencies and boards, family business boards and public boards.
- Mr. Venkata Vermana - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2028)
- Believes in creating strong teams as they are the foundation of excellence.
From General Faculties Council (3)
- Dr. Kenneth Gariepy - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2027)
- Experienced academic leader, Director of SLIS, associate professor, and professional librarian.
- Dr. Christopher Lupke - 2nd 3-Year Term (June 2028)
- Professor of Chinese cultural studies with an emphasis on literature and cinema.
- Dr. Nikolai Malykhin - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2026)
- Full professor of psychiatry and neuroscience at the 伊人直播.
From Deans' Council (2)
- Dr. Tracy Raivio - 1st 2-Year Term (June 2026)
- Passionate about graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, research, education and engagement.
- Vacancy
By the Graduate Students' Association (1)
- Mr. Hussain Alhussainy - 1st 1-Year Term (June 2026)
- Disability advocate, researcher, and co-founder of the Council for Disability Cultures and Access.
By the (4)
- Mr. Abdul Abbasi - 2nd 1-Year Term (April 2026)
- VP (External) for the and Bachelor of Arts student in Law, Crime, and Justice at Augustana Campus.
- Mr. Michael Chang - 1st 1-Year Term (June 2026)
- Undergrad Student, Engineering Students' Society President, UASU Students' Engineering Councillor.
- Ms. Lily Polenchuk - 1st 1-Year Term (June 2026)
- Fourth-year honors student in English and political science and proud alumna of The Gateway.
- Miss. Christene Saji - 1st 1-Year Term (June 2026)
- Passionate about linking Senate goals with student advocacy and community impact.
From the non-academic staff by the (2)
- Mr. Gavin Palmer - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2027)
- Interculturalist, facilitator, and global education specialist.
- Mr. Patrick von Hauff - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2026)
- Designer and design educator working in health professions education.
By the Alumni Association (2)
- Ms. Pegah Salari - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2028)
- Senior sales leader in plumbing and heating, children's books author & publisher, and public speaker.
- Mr. Jeff Whissel - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2028)
- A health system leader who graduated from the 伊人直播’s Faculty of Pharmacy.
Elected by the Senate from Public Applications (30)
- Mrs. Dana Antaya-Moore - Edmonton - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2028)
- A management consultant with an interest in system design and holds an M.Ed. from the 伊人直播.
- Ms. Carmen Bellows - Edmonton - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2027)
- Registered psychologist who maintains a small private practice and consults with insurance.
- Mr. Aziz Bootwala - Edmonton - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2027)
- Architect, and community builder committed to voluntary service to leave the world a better place.
- Dr. Greg Bott - Eckville - 2nd 3-Year Term (June 2028)
- Entrepreneur, university instructor, and governance expert.
- Ms. Christy Ciezki - Sherwood Park - 2nd 3-Year Term (June 2026)
- A management consultant with WMC and holds a B.Sc. and M.Ed., both from the 伊人直播.
- Ms. Linda Cook - Edmonton - 2nd 3-Year Term (June 2026)
- Retired CEO of Edmonton Public Libraries.
- Mr. Ali Damani - Edmonton - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2028)
- Pharmacist, healthcare advocate, and hotelier.
- Mrs. Emily Genereux - Red Deer - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2028)
- Human resources consultant and professional coach who is passionate about making a difference.
- Ms. Michelle Gosselin - Edmonton - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2028)
- Community builder with rural roots, driven by advocacy, accessibility, and well-being.
- Ms. Elizabeth Hammell - Edmonton - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2027)
- Strategic partnerships and health innovation, arts advocate, and governance professional.
- Mr. Faizal Jiwani - Sherwood Park - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2028)
- Inspiring people to realize their potential based on their unique background and life experiences.
- Dr. Ange Kadima - Edmonton - 2nd 3-Year Term (June 2027)
- Technology consultant, community leader, and advocate of ethnocultural and francophone groups issues.
- Dr. Masoud Khademi - Calgary - 2nd 3-Year Term (June 2027)
- Business technology manager at EY, energy research professional, and retired student leader.
- Mr. Max Lindstrand - Camrose - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2027)
- Married to Alice, lives in Camrose, two adult children, one grandson.
- Ms. Leigh Makarewicz - Edmonton - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2026)
- Plays an active role bridging connections in her public service endeavors and local networks.
- Ms. Nancy Manchak - Calgary - 2nd 3-Year Term (June 2026)
- Professional engineer, women in STEM advocate, and community builder.
- Dr. Alvina Mardhani-Bayne - Edmonton - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2026)
- An educator who supports students in finding a path to post-secondary through Shad Canada.
- Mr. Scott Montgomery - Sherwood Park - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2026)
- Native Albertan, businessman, and community volunteer.
- Mr. Gordon Naylor - Leduc - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2026)
- Proud member of the Muskoday First Nation and avid supporter of Indigenous education.
- Mr. Denes Nemeth - St. Albert - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2026)
- Purpose-driven corporate affairs executive inspired by the power of story-telling and community.
- Ms. Michelle Okere - Edmonton - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2026)
- Certified fundraising executive and inclusion practitioner.
- Dr. Odell Olson - Camrose - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2026)
- Retired physician/healthcare administrator with 33 years experience in small towns in Alberta & B.C.
- Mr. Chris Peacocke - Edmonton - 2nd 3-Year Term (June 2028)
- Retired French Immersion Teacher and High School Principal still active in teacher education. Proud 伊人直播 Grad and varsity athlete.
- Dr. Aisha Rauf - Edmonton - 2nd 3-Year Term (June 2028)
- Recipient of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal, PhD in English Linguistics, and public speaker.
- Mr Jerry Saddleback Jr. - Wetaskiwin - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2028)
- Plains Cree from Samson Cree Nation (Nipisihkopahk), Treaty No. 6 Territory.
- Mr. Jim Saunderson - Edmonton - 2nd 3-Year Term (June 2026)
- A retired federal public servant and rotarian who enjoys contributing to the 伊人直播's success.
- Mr. Bob Sprague - Calgary - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2027)
- Albertan, multi-business builder, executive healthcare leader, pharmacist, and Edmonton Oilers fan.
- Mrs. Stacey Strilchuk - Leduc County - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2028)
- An accomplished leader with experience in healthcare, government and not for profits.
- Mr. Sameer Thawer - Edmonton - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2027)
- Professional engineer in the pest control industry with a passion for innovation and community impact.
- Mr. James Vy - Calgary - 1st 3-Year Term (June 2028)
- Augustana alum with student government roots; committed mentor, student advocate, and proud new dad.
What We Do
- Chancellor's Forum
- Committees
- Task Forces
- Honorary Degrees
- Book the Senate Chamber
- Emil Skarin Fund
- Representatives, Liaisons and Lay Observers
Contact Us
Office of the Chancellor & Senate
322 Arts & Convocation Hall
伊人直播
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E6
Email: senate@ualberta.ca
Phone: 780-492-2268