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New board of governors chair, five new board members at Loyalist

By Brock Ormond Oct 23, 2026 | 3:43 PM

Loyalist College has a changing of the guard around its Board of Governors table.

At its meeting Thursday, the college officially announced the appointment of Jennifer Moore as Chair of the board and to welcome five new board members who bring a range of experience and perspectives to inform the college’s governance and strategic direction.

Moore officially began her term as Chair on Sept. 1, succeeding Julie Lange.

A member of the Loyalist College Board of Governors since 2021, Loyalist stated Moore brings extensive experience in municipal leadership, finance and community service to the role.

Moore says she looks forward to working alongside her fellow governors and Loyalist’s leadership team to build on the college’s strengths and make decisions that support its long-term sustainability.

“It’s an honour to continue serving on the board in this new capacity,” she stated.

Also at the board’s Oct. 22 meeting, President Mark Kirkpatrick welcomed new board members Vanessa Brooker, Bex Foreman, Sarah Letersky, Laurel Wilcox and Jennifer Yascheshyn.

Bios on the new members can be seen below.

Vanessa Brooker is Interim Dean of the School of Health, Human and Justice Studies at Loyalist College and serves as the Administrative Staff representative on the board. With more than 20 years of experience spanning frontline health care, post-secondary education and academic leadership, Ms. Brooker brings firsthand insight into the needs of students, educators and health care professionals. Before joining academic leadership, she served as a Primary Care Paramedic. Ms. Brooker holds a Bachelor of Adult Education from Brock University and a Paramedic diploma from Algonquin College and is currently completing a Master of Education at Queen’s University.
Bex Foreman is a Career Advisor at Loyalist College and serves as the Support Staff representative on the board. A Loyalist College graduate and longtime employee, Ms. Foreman has held several student-focused roles at the college, including Awards Officer. Her experience has given her a strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges students encounter throughout their post-secondary journey. She serves as Co-Chair of Loyalist’s Accessibility Steering Committee, helping guide the development of the college’s Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. She is also a Union Steward and Local Executive Committee member with OPSEU Local 421.
Sarah Letersky is a Partner and National Health Practice Lead at Rubicon Strategy, a leading government relations firm advising organizations across health care, life sciences, energy and other highly regulated sectors. She brings more than a decade of experience in public policy, communications and government relations. Prior to joining Rubicon in 2020, Ms. Letersky held senior roles in the Government of Ontario, including working with former Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith. Born and raised in Belleville and now residing in Prince Edward County, Ms. Letersky has deep roots in the Bay of Quinte region and a longstanding commitment to public and community service. She serves as an appointed lay bencher of the Law Society of Ontario and as a member of the Prince Edward County OPP Detachment Board.
Laurel Wilcox is a Practical Nursing student at Loyalist College and serves as the Student Governor on the College’s Board of Governors. A returning Loyalist student, Ms. Wilcox previously graduated from the Child and Youth Work program and brings a strong background in leadership, communication and community engagement to her role. She is passionate about student advocacy and ensuring students have a meaningful voice in decisions that shape their educational experience. As she prepares for a career in nursing, Ms. Wilcox is committed to contributing a student-centred perspective and supporting an inclusive, engaging and positive environment across the Loyalist community.
Jennifer Yascheshyn is a Professor and Academic Program Coordinator at Loyalist College and serves as the Academic Staff representative on the Board of Governors. A full-time faculty member for 15 years, Ms. Yascheshyn currently coordinates the Business Sales and Marketing program and has contributed to curriculum development, program quality and faculty professional development across the college. Before joining Loyalist, she spent more than a decade in the radio broadcasting industry in marketing, promotions, programming and leadership roles. Ms. Yascheshyn holds a Master of Education from Ontario Tech University, an In-Service Teaching Certificate in Adult Education from St. Clair College and a Business Marketing diploma from Fanshawe College.