{"id":624,"date":"2022-10-28T14:11:13","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T19:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/?page_id=624"},"modified":"2025-01-24T09:02:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T15:02:35","slug":"committee-membership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/committee-membership\/","title":{"rendered":"Committee Membership"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>2022-23<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><div class=\"flex-row \" data-column-group=\"1\">\n<div class=\"new-column-box  half count-1\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/sayers-420.jpg\" alt=\"Gretta Sayers\" width=\"420\" height=\"244\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5720 size-full\" \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Gretta Sayers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;color: #e6aa00\">SWRC CO-CHAIR<\/h6>\n<p>Gretta Sayers is Assistant Professor of Music Theory and Aural Skills at the School of Music at Brandon University. Dr. Sayers\u2019 research explores the perception of music, specifically the perception of musical form in post-common practice art music.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><\/p><\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n<div class=\"new-column-box  half count-2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/lam-420.jpg\" alt=\"Michelle Lam\" width=\"420\" height=\"244\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5728 size-full\" \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Michelle Lam<\/h3>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;color: #e6aa00\">SWRC CO-CHAIR<\/h6>\n<p>Dr. Michelle Lam (she\/her) is the director of BU CARES Research Centre and a member of the Curriculum and Pedagogy department in the Faculty of Education at Brandon University. She is interested in equity and arts-based research that creates informal opportunities for learning. Michelle joined SWRC as the Faculty of Education representative in 2022. joined SWRC because she wanted to get to know other women on campus and to find ways to support and promote their research.<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n<\/div><!-- .flex-row -->\n<div class=\"flex-row \" data-column-group=\"2\">\n<div class=\"new-column-box  half count-1\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/fleming-420-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cheryl Fleming\" width=\"420\" height=\"244\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-771 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/fleming-420-1.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/fleming-420-1-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/fleming-420-1-250x145.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Cheryl Fleming<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;color: #e6aa00\">EX-OFFICIO<\/h6>\n<p>Cheryl Fleming (She\/her) is the Diversity and Human Rights Advisor at Brandon University.\u00a0 She is a Registered Social Worker a proud Indigenous Woman of M\u00e9tis descent.\u00a0 Cheryl is a social justice advocate for anti-racism and inclusion initiatives, gender marginalized communities, bias awareness, decolonization, and promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.\u00a0 Cheryl is an advocate for a diverse workforce and believes diversity helps the organization succeed.\u00a0 Cheryl is trauma informed, understands ethical and confidentiality considerations and culturally sensitive to all backgrounds, and Newcomers to Canada.\u00a0 Cheryl joined the SWRC in 2020 as an ex-officio member to support women and marginalized genders at Brandon University.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><\/p><\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n<div class=\"new-column-box  half count-2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/gross-420.jpg\" alt=\"Katie Whelpton\" width=\"420\" height=\"244\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5725 size-full\" \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Katie Whelpton<\/h3>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;color: #e6aa00\"><strong> DEAN OF STUDENTS<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Katie Whelpton (she\/her) has been the Dean of Students since 2016.\u00a0 She serves as a strong and effective advocate for students and ensures the provision of essential supports at every stage of the student life cycle through an amazing Student Services team.<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n<\/div><!-- .flex-row -->\n<div class=\"flex-row \" data-column-group=\"3\">\n<div class=\"new-column-box  half count-1\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/wood-420.jpg\" alt=\"Lisa Wood\" width=\"420\" height=\"244\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-773 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/wood-420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/wood-420-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/wood-420-250x145.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Lisa Wood<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;color: #e6aa00\">SWRC BUFA REPRESENTATIVE<\/h6>\n<p><span>Lisa Wood is a visual artist and Associate Professor at IshKaabatens Waasa Gaa Inaabateg Department of Visual Art at Brandon University. With an a MFA from Yale University and a BFA from the University of Manitoba, her figurative art practice broadly investigates inclusion, marginalization and interpersonal connections.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n<div class=\"new-column-box  half count-2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/smith-420.jpg\" alt=\"Nadine Smith\" width=\"420\" height=\"244\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-774 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/smith-420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/smith-420-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/smith-420-250x145.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Nadine Smith<\/h3>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;color: #e6aa00\">FACULTY OF HEALTH STUDIES<\/h6>\n<p><span>Nadine Smith is a Registered Nurse and a Canadian Certified Nurse Educator. Nadine\u2019s research interests include: mental health and well-being, nursing and psychiatric nursing education, clinical education, peer mentorship, sense of belonging, and the lived experience of nurses and students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><\/p><\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><\/div><!-- .flex-row -->\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><div class=\"flex-row \" data-column-group=\"4\">\n<div class=\"new-column-box  half count-1\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/yasui-420.jpg\" alt=\"Etsuko Yasui\" width=\"420\" height=\"244\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5730 size-full\" \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Etsuko Yasui<\/h3>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;color: #e6aa00\">FACULTY OF SCIENCE<\/h6>\n<p><span>Dr. Etsuko Yasui is an associate professor in the Department of Applied Disaster and Emergency at Brandon University. <\/span><span>Dr. Yasui is interested in the social aspects of natural disasters, particularly social vulnerability, human development, and long-term consequences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n<div class=\"new-column-box  half count-2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/mclachlan-420.jpg\" alt=\"Lindsay McLachlan\" width=\"420\" height=\"244\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5737 size-full\" \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Lindsay McLachlan<\/h3>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;color: #e6aa00\"><strong>FACULTY OF ARTS<br \/>\nSWRC TREASURER<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Lindsay McLachlan is an Assistant Professor in Business Administration in the Faculty of Arts at Brandon University. <span>Her research interests include equity and inclusion and women in accounting academia.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n<\/div><!-- .flex-row -->\n<div class=\"flex-row \" data-column-group=\"5\">\n<div class=\"new-column-box  half count-1\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/hall-420.jpg\" alt=\"Sarah Hall\" width=\"420\" height=\"244\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-775 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/hall-420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/hall-420-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/hall-420-250x145.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Sarah Hall<\/h3>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;color: #e6aa00\"><strong>SCHOOL OF MUSIC<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Sarah Hall is a member of the Faculty of Music at Brandon University. She is an active soprano<span>\u00a0singer, conductor, vocal coach, and educator.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n<div class=\"new-column-box  half count-2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/laxdal-420.jpg\" alt=\"Jessica Laxdal\" width=\"420\" height=\"244\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/laxdal-420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/laxdal-420-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/laxdal-420-250x145.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Jessica Laxdal<\/h3>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;color: #e6aa00\"><strong>MEMBER-AT-LARGE<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p><span>Jessica Laxdal has been the Sexual Violence Education and Prevention Coordinator at Brandon University since late 2023.\u00a0<\/span><span>Her role is to oversee campus-wide initiatives related to raising awareness, education, prevention, support, and empowering environment for survivors of sexualized violence.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n<\/div><!-- .flex-row -->\n<div class=\"flex-row \" data-column-group=\"6\">\n<div class=\"new-column-box  half count-1\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/lumgair-420.jpg\" alt=\"Katheryne Lumgair\" width=\"420\" height=\"244\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-777 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/lumgair-420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/lumgair-420-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/files\/lumgair-420-250x145.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Katheryne Lumgair<\/h3>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;color: #e6aa00\"><strong>SWRC BOARD OF GOVERNORS REPRESENTATIVE<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW233750818 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233750818 BCX0\">Katheryne(she\/her) was new to the BU Board of Governors and the SWRC in the fall of 2024.\u00a0 Originally a farmgirl from southern Manitoba, she is now a local Realtor\u00ae and business owner.\u00a0 Katheryne is not a BU Alumnus but is no stranger to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW233750818 BCX0\">post secondary<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233750818 BCX0\"> education, with a B Ed from Brock University in St. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW233750818 BCX0\">Catharines<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233750818 BCX0\"> and a BA in Women&#8217;s Studies from the Simone de Beauvoir Institute at Concordia\u00a0University in Montreal.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW233750818 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n<div class=\"new-column-box  no-bg half count-2\">\n<\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n<\/div><!-- .flex-row -->\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>\u00a0<em style=\"color: #e6aa00;text-align: center\"><span>Committed to equal opportunities for women in the university community.<\/span><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2022-23 \u00a0Committed to equal opportunities for women in the university community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":561,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-624","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/624","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/561"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=624"}],"version-history":[{"count":34,"href":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/624\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":796,"href":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/624\/revisions\/796"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/swrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=624"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}