our committees
ACCUO’s work is carried out through dedicated committees that reflect our values of fairness, equity, and collaboration. Each committee brings together members from across Canada (and beyond) to lead initiatives in communications, professional development, equity, international engagement, and recognition.
Communications
Chair
Remonia Stoddart-Morrison, University of Alberta
Members
Rob Thompson, Camosun College
Cindy Pearson Leonard, UBC
Emma Thacker, University of Toronto
Edmun Natkunarajah, Toronto Metropolitan University
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Co-Chairs
Tanny Marks, Vancouver Community College
Annette O'Hara, University Canada West
Members
Julie Boncompain, Polytechnique Montréal
Remonia Stoddart-Morrison, University of Alberta
Kemi Oke, York University
Shirley Nakata, University of British Columbia
Heather McGhee Peggs, Conflict Management Consultant
Laurel Wilkie (Secretary)
Laura Reid, Simon Fraser University
Heather Trojek, Queen's University
Kathryn Morrissey, Queen's University
International Relations
Chair
Julie Boncompain, Polytechnique Montréal
Members
Carolyn Brendon, McMaster University
Martine Conway, University of Ottawa
Brent Epperson, University of Luxembourg
Melanie Chapman, Carleton University
Natalie Sharpe, University of Alberta
Professional Development
Chair
Edmun Natkunarajah, Toronto Metropolitan University
Members
Natalie Sharpe, University of Alberta
Haeyeon Cho, University of Alberta
Awards
Chair
Jacky Rivaas, Norquest College