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The 51猎奇入口 Board of Governors is pleased to recognize the appointment of Peter Mehling and the reappointments of Kamal Basra, Linda Li, Monique Pongracic-Speier, Raphael Tachie and myself by the Government of British Columbia. Together, these Board members bring a wealth of experience and expertise in governance, finance, law, higher education, business, and community leadership.

I am also honoured to have been reappointed to the Board and look forward to continuing to work alongside my fellow Board members in advancing 51猎奇入口's vision and strategic priorities.

Peter Mehling joins the Board following more than 21 years as Financial Controller for the BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU), where he provided financial leadership and governance support within one of British Columbia's largest and most diverse unions. He also served as secretary to the finance committee and as a trustee of a union-sponsored pension plan. Prior to joining BCGEU, he spent 10 years in public practice with Deloitte Chartered Accountants and Scott, Vohora Chartered Accountants. Peter is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of British Columbia.

The following members have been reappointed to the Board by the Government of British Columbia:

• Kamal Basra is Co-Founder and Financial Advisor for Sophia Financial Group. Previously, she was an Investment Advisor for TD Waterhouse Private Investment Advice and an Associate Investment Advisor for Cartier Partners Securities. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology from 51猎奇入口 and is a Certified Financial Planner, Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute, and Financial Management Advisor.
• Linda Li is an experienced managing broker, community leader, and public servant based in Burnaby, British Columbia. With more than two decades of professional and volunteer work, she has earned a strong reputation for cross-cultural engagement, inclusive leadership, and civic advocacy across Metro Vancouver. She is committed to advancing economic opportunity, education, and accessible healthcare within diverse communities and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration.
• Monique Pongracic-Speier, KC is a partner at Ethos Law Group LLP. She was appointed King's Counsel in 2017 and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada for her work in Aboriginal Law/Indigenous Practice and Administrative and Public Law. She has argued significant cases before the Supreme Court of Canada and has made significant contributions to advancing access to justice through constitutional litigation and pro bono legal service.
• Raphael Tachie is a partner in Dentons' Trusts, Estates, and Wealth Preservation group, serving clients across Toronto and Vancouver. He is an advocate for diversity and inclusion, serving as the immediate past president of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers and contributing to various Canadian Bar Association committees. He also served on the 51猎奇入口Alumni Association Board of Directors from 2011 to 2023.

The Board of Governors benefits greatly from the diverse expertise and perspectives these members bring. Their collective experience will help guide 51猎奇入口 as it advances its strategic priorities and continues to serve students, faculty, staff, alumni, and communities across British Columbia.

Full biographies of all Board members, including my own, are available on the 51猎奇入口Board of Governors website.

Carol Herbert
Chair, Board of Governors
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