Dear CIRPA Members,
I am pleased to introduce the newly elected members of the CIRPA Board, who will begin their terms following the Annual General Meeting in October 2026 until October 2028:
Secretary (acclaimed)
Martha Meisner (Dalhousie University)
Treasurer
Elan Webber (Nova Scotia Community College)
Member-at-Large
Joanne Gittens (McMaster University)
Congratulations to our incoming Board members, and sincere thanks to everyone who put their name forward. We had an exceptional slate of candidates, and your willingness to serve is deeply appreciated.
A special thank you goes to our Nominating Committee for their dedication, collaboration, and behind-the-scenes work in facilitating this election. Thank you to Sonia Beattie (Dalhousie University), Neil Chakraborty (University of Toronto), Yuqin Gong (University of Prince Edward Island), and David Paul (Portage College)—we are grateful for your contributions!
Sincerely,
Stephanie McKeown – University of British Columbia
Chair, Nominating Committee
Canadian Institutional Research and Planning Association (CIRPA)
Nominating Committee Membership 2025-2026 :
Sonia Beattie – Dalhousie University
Neil Chakraborty – University of Toronto
Yuqin Gong – University of Prince Edward Island
David Paul – Portage College