Meet the Team

SARA MCPHEE-KNOWLES, PHD


SARA MCPHEE-KNOWLES, PHD


CHAIR

Assistant professor with the School of Business and Leadership at Yukon University, Dr. McPhee-Knowles brings extensive leadership, research and policy experience to this role.

The Chair oversees the administration of the YCAER and is not a voting member. Their duties include supervising the selection of members, selecting members of the oversight committee, chairing meetings of the YCAER, overseeing team members and preparing the YCAER final report.

CHRISTY HUEY

CHRISTY HUEY

DEPUTY CHAIR / LEAD FACILITATOR:

A graduate of Yukon University’s groundbreaking Bachelor of Business Administration and current master’s student, Christy brings a wealth of effective research, people and project management skills to her role.

The Deputy Chair is not a voting member of the YCAER. Their duties include outreach to YCAER members, overseeing the facilitation team, supporting the Chair in their duties, and chairing YCAER meetings when necessary.

MICHAEL VERNON

MICHAEL VERNON

COMMUNICATIONS

 With 30+ years of engaging storytelling and communications experience, Michael covers copywriting, media liaison, and getting the word out about YCAER activities. 

HEATHER ROACH

HEATHER ROACH

ADMIN

Heather handles bookings and logistics for YCAER events.

FACILITATION TEAM

L-R: Cali Battersby, Sumit Nayak, Mehak Kaur, Robert McConnell, Heather Perez, Ernie Lennie,
Chloe Godson, Maria Migullas (Not pictured: Matthew Mason)