UPEI Board of Governors announces new members
The University of Prince Edward Island Board of Governors is pleased to welcome two new members, each for a three-year term: Kevin Magee and Sara Underwood.
Kevin Magee is the Global Director of Cybersecurity, Microsoft for Startups. The former chief security officer for Microsoft Canada holds a Bachelor of Arts from Brock University, a Master of Arts from the University of Guelph, and an ICD.D with the Institute of Corporate Directors. In addition to his role on the UPEI Board of Governors, he serves as a trustee at Brock University, an entrepreneur-in-residence for the Rogers Cybersecurity Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University, and a member of the University of Guelph’s Master of Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence Advisory Board, George Brown College’s Cyber Security Program Advisory Council, and the Royal Canadian Military Institute. He has also previously served as an entrepreneur-in-residence for Laurier University and advisor for Communitech and MaRS. Kevin was appointed from a list of candidates who responded to a public call for applications last fall.
Sara Underwood is an elected UPEI Alumni Association representative on the Board of Governors. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction (English major, philosophy minor) from UPEI, and a diploma in journalism. She has been writing and editing fiction and nonfiction for more than 35 years and has received several awards for her writing. She is the co-owner of Taris Studios, and a producer for the online subscriber service IGNITE Your Music Career. She is currently the media and communications officer for Holland College, where she has worked for almost 20 years. She will retire in the fall and plans to pursue a variety of projects.
The UPEI Board of Governors consists of 26 members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, the UPEI Board of Governors, the UPEI Alumni Association, the Senate, the faculty, and the student body of the University.
Expressions of interest from or recommendations of individuals external to the University who may be suitable for future appointment to the UPEI Board of Governors are welcome at any time and, normally, will be kept on file for at least three years from the date of submission. If you are interested in being considered for appointment or providing a recommendation, you may email board@upei.ca.
