AESES Announces New President – Karen Simpson
At the January 13, 2026, meeting of the AESES Board of Representatives, Karen Simpson was elected by acclamation for the position of President on the Executive Council for the term ending May 2026.
Karen has worked for the University of Manitoba, Bannatyne Campus for 44 years, starting in the Computer Department and currently with the Department of Psychiatry.
Karen recently held the roles of Interim President, Executive VP and VP Bannatyne, and was previously Secretary in May 2022-2024. Karen joined the AESES Board of Representatives in 2018 and has contributed in a number of capacities over the years, including serving on the Ad Hoc COVID Assistance Fund and Education Committees.
Karen is a dedicated, loyal and hardworking individual who is committed to the betterment of our members and looks forward to working with the Executive Council, Board of Representatives and the AESES Business Office staff in her new role.
Over the coming weeks, Karen will begin to adjust to the permanent role and their duties with the AESES Business Office. Welcome, Karen!
As a result, the roles as Exec VP and VP Bannatyne were vacated. Divjyot Grewal was elected as Executive VP (and remains VP Fort Garry campus). Danielle Saj was elected as VP Bannatyne campus. We congratulate Divjyot with their additional role and welcome Danielle to the Executive Council.
Each role’s term will end at the May 2026 Board meeting, once the new Board of Representatives and Executive Council is elected.
Thank you to our members for your patience and support during this period of change. We appreciate it.