Board of governors

Sheila Taylor

Vice-Chair and External Governor

Sheila Taylor is the Director of Government Affairs at Cenovus Energy, an integrated Canadian oil and natural gas company.

She brings a breadth of leadership experience from previous roles in the education, energy and nonprofit sectors, including serving as Chair of the Calgary Board of Education and Sport Calgary. Having lived and worked across Canada, Sheila holds a business degree from the University of Alberta and is deeply committed to community service—a commitment recognized with a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. A proud mom, outdoor enthusiast, and lifelong advocate for learning and active living, she continues to build strong connections between people, policy, and place.