Committees

The Associates Liaisons

Corinne Gusnoski and Matthew Thomson

Objective: To maintain and enhance the communication and relationship between the Associates and the Young Associates, as well as to identify value that can be added to both organizations.

School Relations

Chair: Fiona Dunn

Committee: Alyssa Baker, Dr. Robert Biscontri, Fiona Dunn, Melani Fernando (CSA), Stephanie Kalo, Tony Quach, Lisa Wang

Objective: To work with the Asper School of Business to identify areas requiring financial and non-financial support and then organizing YA resources to support these areas.

Engagement

Chairs: Felipe Garcia

Committee: Sophie Touchette, Adam Nepon, Kondwelani Kalinda, Kaylee Klaprat, and Ty Kushnir 

Objective: To develop and execute events aimed at improving our member’s exposure to, and understanding of, business trends within the Manitoba economy for professional development. Events include the popular Executive Board Room Series and Professional Development/Learning Series. The committee also aims to develop and execute events aimed at enhancing the networking and social aspects of YA.

Recruitment

Chair: Stephanie Kalo

Committee: Parker Buckley, Kevin Burns, Jai Gandhi, Corinne Gusnoski, Marlee McMillan, Andrew Proven

Objective: To develop and execute strategies to attract new members as well as engage and retain the existing YA members. Events include New Member Nights. To develop and execute strategies aimed at building internal/external awareness, greater understanding, and support of the YA and its mandate.

Nominating & Governance

Chair: Joshua Zaporzan

Committee: Corinne Gusnoski, Matthew Thomson, Celyna Yu, and Joshua Zaporzan

Objective: Ensures that the organization conforms to the principles of corporate governance, ensure guidelines are adopted, disclosed and applied including board composition, director responsibilities, orientation of new board members and succession planning.

IGNITE

Chair: Connor Egan

Vice Chair: Ryan Leech

Committee: Melani Fernando (CSA), Esfir Goncharova, Corinne Gusnoski, Leilani Kagan, Kondwelani Kalinda, Ryan Leech, and Joshua Zaporzan

Objective: To plan and execute the Young Associates’ signature annual event welcoming new to Asper students to the Manitoba business community and recognizing an outstanding business leader who has contributed to the local community.