The Board of Directors is a diverse group of dedicated volunteers that oversees the business side of running The Charlatan. It is responsible for the oversight of the financial and legal affairs of the corporation, assisting in the hiring of non-editorial positions and ensuring the efficient and responsible management of the corporation.
The Board meets regularly at open meetings to make decisions regarding the business management of the corporation. The Board is comprised of a:
- Chair (Kyra “Ky” Vellinga);
- Treasurer (Matthew Robertson);
- Secretary (Miriam Visser);
- The Editor-in-Chief, ex-officio (Elissa Mendes);
- Staff representatives (Kyla Silva, Myles Bodie);
- Director of Community Engagement (Grace Martin);
- Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (Teni Ogunsanya)
- Director of Legal Affairs & Ethical Principles (Dana Thabet);
- A faculty representative (Aneurin Bosley); and
- A professional representative (Jillian Piper).
The Board is a great place to learn more about the business side of the publications industry, and is committed to developing the human resources management, financial, EDI and legal savvy of its members. The Board is also committed to being open and transparent, particularly about the finances of the organization.
To learn more about the Board and its role in the publication of the Charlatan, ask questions about the state of the corporation or find out how you can volunteer with the Board or attend a meeting, send an email to chair.charlatan@gmail.com.
The website will soon be updated with our 2025-2026 constitution, bylaws and budget. Click to access a copy of our 2024-2025 constitution, bylaws and budget. Approved meeting minutes for the 2023-2024 and the 2024-2025 publishing year can also be found below.
2023-2024 Publishing Year Meeting Minutes
2024-2025 Publishing Year Meeting Minutes
