University Management Course (UMC)

Jean-Paul Boudreau, First Acadian President and Vice-Chancellor of Mount Allison University from 2018 to 2023

Jean-Paul Boudreau was named one of the Top 50 CEOs of Atlantic Canada by Atlantic Business Magazine in 2022, and honoured with the 2023 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. He is recognized as a transformative leader with nearly three decades of experience in Canadian higher education, and has held numerous leadership positions at several universities in Canada.

With a PhD from Tufts University (Boston), Jean-Paul is a professor of psychology and a fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association. As a developmental scientist, he has devoted his time to understanding the dynamic interaction between mind and action during infancy. He has published and presented scientific findings internationally and held visiting professorships at universities including the University of Maryland and Uppsala University (Sweden).

Jean-Paul is a champion of innovation with a focus on program development, infrastructure growth, and entrepreneurial thinking across disciplines. Co-founder of a successful university-based social innovation incubator in Toronto, Jean-Paul is motivated by a “do good, better” motto for empowering students, faculty and staff to be changemakers. As a supervisor of BA, BSc, MA and PhD students, he is recognized for his mentorship and talent development.

Elected and appointed to numerous national and provincial boards, Jean-Paul has extensive governance experience from serving diverse professional, government and advocacy-based organizations. Working effortlessly with all orders of government and the private sector across three universities and provinces, his "CEO of Optimism" leadership has generated results: next-level research funding and enrolment growth, 30 academic programs and schools, 50 full-time faculty hires, and $95 million in funding for students, programs, and innovative infrastructure.

Donna Janiec, Vice- Principal, Finance and Administration, Queen’s University and Past President, Canadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO)

Donna Janiec, FCPA, FCA, was appointed Vice-Principal (Finance and Administration) in 2016. She also serves as the former President of CAUBO’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors, and Chair of the Council of Senior Administrative Officers, a committee of the Council of Ontario Universities.

Donna received her undergraduate degree from the University of Waterloo and went on to article with PricewaterhouseCoopers (then Coopers & Lybrand) in Barbados and Toronto, obtaining her Chartered Accountant (CA) designation in 1987. After nearly 10 years in public accounting, managing the audits of large public corporations and not-for-profit organizations, Donna joined Queen’s University in 1994 where she held the position of Associate Vice-Principal (Finance) from 2009 to 2016.

In her present and past positions, Donna has been a member of, or provided support to, numerous senate, board and university advisory committees. She considers it a great privilege to hold an Honorary Life Membership with the Alma Mater Society, granted in 2019 to recognize her work and dedication to student life on campus.

Jeff Leclerc, University Secretary, University of Manitoba

Jeff Leclerc has held the role of University Secretary at the University of Manitoba since 2003. As University Secretary, Jeff is a member of the President’s Executive Team and senior governance officer of the university, providing advice and guidance on jurisdiction, strategy, policy and process and ensuring the effective operation of the university’s bicameral governance system.

Jeff holds a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of Manitoba, completed the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University, and holds the Chartered Director designation. Active in his community, he also currently serves as a member of the Pension Committee for the University of Manitoba Pension Plans and as trustee of the United Way of Winnipeg.

Martha Mathurin Moe, Vice Provost- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, University of Lethbridge

Born and raised in Saint Lucia, West Indies, Martha Mathurin-Moe holds a BA degree from the Universidad Central de Las Villas, Cuba, a Master of Education in Educational Psychology from the University of Regina and is a doctoral candidate in Curriculum and Instruction. 

Martha's experience consists of 10 years in Banking and Finance, over seven years in Human Resources Development, and eight years in International Education. Her previous roles include Manager of Talent Development at the Public Service Commission, Government of Saskatchewan, and Associate Director of Study Abroad & Mobility at UR International at the University of Regina. Her work in international education has afforded her the possibility to participate in several educational forums in Brazil, Canada, China, Cuba, Norway, Mexico, Germany, Italy, and the United States. She is recipient of the 2016 University of Regina’s President’s Award for Service Excellence.

Martha is a skilled facilitator and values-based leader who advocates for equitable and inclusive workplaces for all. She is very keen on developing learning opportunities that create an environment where all students, no matter their race, gender/gender expression, neurodiversity, or ethnic background, feel represented in their learning space. 

Shanthi Johnson, Professor and Vice-President, Research and Innovation, University of Windsor

Building on a strong foundation from India, Shanthi Johnson has significant academic and leadership experiences in Canada and beyond. Prior to her current role, Shanthi served as the Dean of the School of Public Health, University of Alberta. Her community-engaged research program focuses on falls/injury prevention, aging in place in rural communities, and social isolation among immigrant and refugee seniors. Her work is enriched by collaborative international experiences as a Fulbright Scholar in the US, an Endeavour Executive Fellow in Australia, a DAAD Scholar in Germany, a GIAN visiting professor in India, and an Understanding China fellow. 

Shanthi was honoured as the Female Professional of the Year by the India Canada Chamber of Commerce, received the Award of Innovation by the Regina Chamber of Commerce, and was recently named one of RBC’s Top 25 Canadian Immigrants.

Shanthi’s personal and professional work is fostered by key tenets of international cooperation, equity, and inclusive diversity, which underpin her worldview. She is deeply committed to addressing issues that help elevate the human condition.

Beyond academia, Shanthi has served or continues to serve on local to international boards including the Eastern Kings Community Health Board and Annapolis Valley Health, Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, National Seniors Council, and Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute. She has been awarded fellowships with the Dietitians of Canada, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the Gerontological Society of America.