Board of Governors Composition

Aerial view of the wiigwam on the Laurentian campus, surrounded by green, red and orange trees in Autumn.

Welcome to the Board of Governors

Hello, Bonjour, Annii,

We would like to acknowledge the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850. We also further recognize that Laurentian University is located on the traditional lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and that the City of Greater Sudbury, also includes the traditional lands of the Wahnapitae First Nation. We extend our deepest respect to Indigenous peoples - as a sign of our continued relationship we will support Laurentian University’s Truth and Reconciliation Task Force Recommendations. Miigwech.

2025-2026 Board of Governors

The composition of the Board as established by the Act of Incorporation, as amended from time to time, shall be 16 voting members.

In accordance with the General Bylaws of the Board of Governors of Laurentian University, Section 2.1, the current-serving members of the Board are as follows:

Voting Members
  1. Barbeau, Jean-Pierre (Jay) (Board Chair)
  2. Barltrop, James
  3. Barry, Aaron
  4. Bouchard, Roxanne
  5. Farrow, Catharine
  6. Guay, André L.
  7. Kurkimaki, Laura
  8. Manitowabi, Tammy
  9. Minor, Ryan
  10. Patel, Jeet (Student Representative - GSA)
  11. Prudhomme, Rachel
  12. Ramakko, Brian
  13. Wells, Dr. Lynn (President & Vice-Chancellor)
  14. Yassine, Rafael (Student Representative - AÉF)
  15. VACANCY (Board appointment)
  16. VACANCY (Board appointment)

View the list of the Members of the Board of Governors 2025-2026 (PDF)

Non-Voting Members

University Secretary

  • Ducharme, Rebecca

Senate Representatives

  • Cavaliere, Patrick
  • VACANT

LU Faculty Association (LUFA)

  • Colin, Fabrice
  • Gorham, Robyn

Student Representative

  • Alaoui, Sherifa (SGA)

LU Administrative and Professional Staff Association (LUAPSA) Representative

  • McGibbon, Joseph

LU Staff Union (LUSU) Representative

  • Fenske, Tom

Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Representative

  • Yazdani, Noushin

Contact Us

Laurentian University Board of Governors
c/o. Office of the University Secretary
Board-Laurentian@laurentian.ca

935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, ON, P3E 2C6