Member-at-large
Jessica Borich
Curious by nature, Jessica strikes the perfect balance between a designer’s attention to detail and a visionary’s bold outlook.
Jessica is the founder of Prism, where she specialises in Social Impact and Experience Design Strategy. She bridges the worlds of design and business to create meaningful experiences and products. Inspired by the intersection of disciplines, Jessica has built her career by blending management consulting with marketing, engagement strategy, and community development.
Through her systems and design thinking approach, Jessica is adept at developing creative solutions and solving complex challenges. She consistently delivers purpose-driven results. Jessica looks for opportunities to disrupt the way business is conducted by promoting innovation and sustainability. Throughout her work, she has advocated for justice, diversity, equality, access, and inclusion. This work has proven to act as a catalyst to inspire transformative change.
Jessica is a first generation Asian-Canadian, born and raised in Saskatoon. She is a proud Huskie where she earned her Bachelors of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan. Jessica is also an alumna and Teaching Fellow of the University of Pennsylvania's Executive Program in Social Impact Strategy. She is a StartingBloc Fellow and a passionate Climate Reality activist, trained by Vice President Al Gore.
Bryce Kyle Bulgis
My name is Bryce Kyle Bulgis, and I was born and raised in rural Saskatchewan. Coming from the prairies, I was quite involved in my community all throughout grade school and really got to understand the importance of supporting one another and how close people can be in a small-town environment. This support network helped me find success in my studies.
After graduating high school, I went to the University of Saskatchewan and excelled in my studies, completing a B.Ed. and a B.A. (Hons). Since then, my teaching career has taken me to many places, but my travels have not caused me to forget where my post-secondary journey began, which is why I would be honoured to be a representative for the university senate so I can try to advocate for university students and help ensure that they get the best education that they deserve while furthering the university’s aspirations of being the “university the world needs.”
Rhonda Gough
Rhonda is self-employed as a registered psychologist. Degrees earned at the University of Saskatchewan include the following:
- M.Ed. (Psychology), B.Ed. (Secondary), & B.A. (Political Science).
Previously, Rhonda taught in the Saskatchewan K-12 school system, was employed as Executive Director of non-profit organizations, and as a psychologist within the health sector. Having lived and worked in Saskatoon and in rural Saskatchewan, Rhonda has broad knowledge of the province.
Rhonda’s volunteer roles, among others, have been with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists, Saskatoon United Way, and rural municipal government. In 2018, Rhonda was recognized with the STM Distinguished Alumna Award. Rhonda has completed a term as member-at-large on the UofS Senate, and a term as elected member of District 7, regularly attending and participating in meetings and education sessions. She has served on the Senate Nomination Committee, the Research Junction Committee, and sat as a Senate representative on University Council.
Dr. Scott Gust (PhD)
Dr. Scott Gust (PhD) is a faculty member in Arts & Sciences at Saskatchewan Polytechnic – Moose Jaw Campus. Scott was born and raised in Treaty 4 Territory and the Homeland of the Metis at Davidson, Saskatchewan. He earned the degree of Bachelor of Music at the University of Saskatchewan in 1998 and had a successful career as a performer and stage manager. In 2005, Scott earned the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Studies from Southern Illinois University. Scott’s academic focus is how communication can promote inclusive excellence. His research on the experiences of gay men as teachers and students has appeared in venues such as the journal of Educational Studies, the International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, the National Communication Association, and more. Additionally, he has made significant contributions to preventing sexual violence on campuses. His current work is primarily in post-graduate courses in business and technical communication for international students, as well as communication in agriculture and food production. Scott lives in Davidson, where he is an avid gardener and enthusiastic fan of the minor sports teams that his cousins play on. He is also an affiliate member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Davidson Branch #51.
Roland Nordick
I hold B.A. and B.ED. degrees from the U of S. In my 37-year career I taught one year in Alberta and the remaining years in Lloydminster and Saskatoon. I participated in the development of the Alternate Education Curriculum as well as the development of English Language Arts Courses for On-line teaching for the SPSD.
Professionally I have served as President of the Lloydminster Teachers’ Association. As an Executive member of the Saskatoon Teachers’ Association, I received the SASKATOON TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION SERVICE RECOGNITION AWARD for exemplary service to the teachers of Saskatoon. Upon retirement I joined the Executive of the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Chapter.
My community involvement included the position of President of READ SASKATOON, receiving CANADA’S LITERACY VOLUNTEER AWARD, in recognition of outstanding community service and achievement in the field of literacy. I also served as the President of SASKATOON NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH, member of my Parish Council, as well as 20 years as a member of the JLCA Board of Directors. More recently I was awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Pin in recognition of my community service. Currently I am President, PROBUS Club of Saskatoon.
My Professional affiliation(s), as well as years of service on various Community Boards has provided experience pertinent to this nomination.
Bruce Richet, P. Eng
Just recently retired from 40 years of progressively senior roles with three international Consulting Engineering firms, this community minded leader has also managed to guide eight non-profit organizations and sports/ club programs (including elected offices of Town Councilor & Mayor) and has seen a good level of success in each.
As an executive on the National business scene, he has directed teams in 16 offices totaling 550 in Municipal Infrastructure/ Development/ Planning and Technology Systems with annual fees exceeding $60M. His business acumen was enhanced through the Richard Ivey & PSMJ Executive Programs. See LinkedIn profile.
He has developed competencies in Strategic Planning, Governance, Communications and People/ Cultural Relationship Skills. As a principled leader he values ethics, honesty, integrity and continued lifelong learning with effort in giving back through volunteerism.
He has built a successful reputation developing business relations/ partnerships with entrepreneurs and Indigenous groups. This focus has led him to complete 15 cultural awareness/ engagement training over past 10 years. He has shown a commitment to Treaty Rights & Reconciliation through the TRC and its Calls to Action for education and business (especially STEM) as a mentor and as a leader in economic development activities.
Jordan Robertson
Jordan Robertson, current Senator of the University of Saskatchewan, is a proud alumnus who obtained his B. Comm. Degree from Edwards School of Business in 2016. He has worked for provincial crown corps, investment firms, and is currently an Accounting Assistant with Financial Operations here at the University of Saskatchewan.
During his undergraduate degree, Jordan spent a lot of time on his studies and extracurricular activities serving as a Council Member of the University Students’ Council (USSU) for 4 years, and 2 years as a student senator. He was the USSU Designate to the Academic Programs Committee of University Council (APC) and was subsequently APC’s designate to Centre’s subcommittee of Planning and Priorities Committee. He was also selected by the Senate Executive to be the student representative on the Special Committee of Senate to review Non-academic disciplinary procedures when it comes to cases of presidential suspensions or sexual assault cases in 2015-2016. During his current term as Senator, from July 2020 to present, he has been a member of the Education Committee, Nomination Committee, and the board for non-academic discipline hearings.
Jordan also is involved in the Saskatoon community, having served on the Board of Persephone Theatre as an undergrad, through the Governance and Leadership Development Practicum taught by Chelsea Willness, and volunteered as a non-board member on its Human Resources Committee for the past 5 years. It is his wish that he may serve once again on the governing body of the University of Saskatchewan Senate for a second term and thanks you for your consideration.