Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM NDT
Location: Online via Zoom

Thinking about joining a non-profit board – or already on one and wondering what you’ve signed up for? Bring your lunch (and your curiosity!) to this engaging 45-minute session where we’ll demystify what it really means to serve on a board of directors. You’ll learn how great boards make a difference, what fiduciary responsibility really means, and how to strike the right balance between providing oversight and diving into operations. Expect real-world examples, a few “aha!” moments, and practical tips you can put to use right away. Whether you’re a first-time board member or a seasoned volunteer, this session will help you lead with purpose and enjoy the journey.

About the Presenter

Michelle H. Snow, ICD.D is an executive leader, governance professional, public engagement expert and consultant with extensive experience in board governance as both a director and senior advisor to numerous boards in the voluntary, non-profit and public sectors.

She is the founder and CEO of Elevate Governance Consulting Inc. offering customized governance advisory services and training to companies, organizations and their boards of directors. Her professional career has spanned over three decades of public service with Memorial University and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador in senior leadership positions. From 2020 to 2023 Michelle was a senior advisor to Memorial University as the Executive Director, University Governance Secretariat and Interim Secretary of Senate providing strategic advice to the President and the Chair of the Board of Regents on matters of governance.

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To register, please fill out this form by 12:00 PM NDT on Monday, April 27.