As NOSM University welcomes incoming leadership to its Board of Governors, thanks and praise go to those who sat in the inaugural seats.
Joy Warkentin, NOSM University's inaugural Chair, will be succeeded by Sue LeBeau effective January 1, 2024. At the same time, Virginia May "Mae" Katt will move to Vice-Chair, succeeding Mark Hurst in the role.
"There really are no words to express my gratitude to Joy and Mark," says Dr. Sarita Verma, President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean and CEO of NOSM University. "They have been instrumental in guiding this institution through some of its most remarkable periods, including our transition to becoming a university. Their leadership inspires."
Sue LeBeau, CEO of West Nipissing General Hospital, has been a member of the Board in various capacities since 2019. She is currently Vice-Chair of the Board's Governance Committee.
"I am humbled by the opportunity to serve as NOSM University's next board Chair," she says.
NOSM University welcomes Mae Katt as the new Vice-Chair to the Board of Governors. Mae Katt is Ojibway from Temagami First Nation. She is a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner and holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, a Masters of Education (Curriculum Specialty) and an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Trent University. She began her journey with the Board of Governors in September 2020.
After five years of dedicated leadership, Dr. Sarita Verma, NOSM University's inaugural President, Vice Chancellor, Dean and CEO, has declined the offer of reappointment with NOSM University.
Dr. Verma became the second Dean and CEO of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine after Dr. Roger Strasser left the role on June 30, 2019. On April 1, 2022 following proclamation of NOSM University, Dr. Verma assumed the role of President, Vice Chancellor, Dean and CEO.
Dr. Verma concludes her term in June 2024. A search committee will be established by the NOSM University Board of Governors.
