New Board Members at Yukon College

Two new Board members were appointed to the Yukon College Board this month. Ranj Pillai is the staff representative, nominated by college employees, and Fabiana Naves is the student union representative, chosen by the student union.

Pillai has worked at Yukon College for the past five years as an Instructor and Coordinator. He was also recently elected to Whitehorse City Council and he’s active in many community organizations including the FASSY Board, Whitehorse Elementary School Council, and Copper Ridge Neighborhood Association.

Naves is an international student from Belo Horizonte, Brazil who is studying Tourism. As Student Union President, a full-time student herself, and holding down several part-time jobs, Naves is busy learning about the life, culture and governing structures of Canada.

“We expect that these two new Board members will make a valuable contribution to the Yukon College Board. They each represent a diverse group and they themselves have a diverse range of experiences to contribute to Board discussion,” said Clarence Timmons, Yukon College Board Chair.
Clarence Timmons has been re-elected Chair of the Board. Norma Shorty was re-elected Co Vice-Chair, along with newly elected Co Vice-Chair Paul Flaherty.

The Commissioner in Executive Council appoints Board members for terms not exceeding three years, although appointments may be renewed. For more information on the Yukon College Board - www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/about/pages/blog.