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GOVERNANCE

RECE is governed by the RECE Steering Committee, which leads the organisation and makes day-to-day strategic and operational decisions. The RECE Steering Committee consist of past Conference Host Chairs, a designated Treasurer, an appointed Elders Caucus Representative, an appointed Indigenous Caucus Representative, and 6 members in elected positions (3 year term; 2026 - 2029). The RECE Steering Committee Reports to the RECE membership via the annual RECE Business meeting. 

Jonathan Silin, University of Toronto

Tomas Ellegaard, Roskilde University

Iris Berger, University of British Columbia (Co-Chair)

Martin Needham, Manchester Metropolitan University

Nicole Land, Toronto Metropolitan University (Co-Chair)

Beth Blue Swadener, Arizona State University (Co-Treasurer)

Jenny Ritchie, Victoria University of Wellington (Elders Caucus Representative)


Lori Huston, University of British Columbia (Indigenous Caucus Representative; Graduate Student Representative) 

Lilly Padía, Erikson Institute (New Member Representative)

Katrin Macha, University of Applied Sciences Potsdam (RECE At-Large Member)

Dana Bentley, Lesley University (RECE At-Large Member)

Emmanuelle Fincham, Western Washington University (Communications and Website Representative)

Shared and Alternate Members
Sonya Gaches, University of Otago (Co-Treasurer)
Sue Grisehaber, LaTrobe University (Alternate Elders Caucus Representative)

Mariana Souto-Manning, Erikson Institute