Executive


President - Bronwyn Lawton

Bronwyn Lawton began here political career in Portage La Prairie at the age of 14.  She started as the rural representative for the MYL and continued on to hold such positions as Vice President of the Portage La Prairie Liberal club and Urban Director for the MYL.  Currently, she once again holds the position of MYL President, as well as President for the provincial constituency of Fort Garry.  In her leisure time Bronwyn enjoys, antique shopping, movies, reading, travelling and volunteering at the Manitoba Children’s Museum.  Bronwyn currently lives in Winnipeg and studies at the University of Manitoba.

Amy Nikkel - Vice-President

Amy Nikkel was born in Lundar, Manitoba, and now resides in Winnipeg.  She has been Vice President of the MYL for 3 years.  Amy is studying Microbiology at the University of Winnipeg.

John Paul - Director of Finance

John Paul has been involved on the executive of the Young Liberals in Manitoba for several years (both provincially and federally).  He is currently entering his 5th year of a B.Comm(Hons) at the Asper School of Business (University of Manitoba), with a double major in marketing and human resources.

Director of Urban Affairs – Jeremiah K.

Jeremiah, who is completing high school has been obsessed with politics for as long as he can remember. He is involved not only in the Provicial Liberal Party but also the Federal one as well. Jeremiah wants to go on to study Political Sciences, Economics, Philosophy and International Law in university before going on to a life in politics.

Director of Communications - Jennifer Forest

Jennifer is a second year student at the University of Winnipeg pursuing a degree in Politics and Conflict Resolution Studies.  In the future Jennifer aspires to achieve her masters degree in public administration.  In the meantime Jennifer believes in getting involved and giving back to the community.

 

Director of Rural Affairs-Northern-Jerad Haggarty

Jared, who is currently completing high school in Flin Flon,  has had an obsession for politics since the third grade. He likes to study history of all sorts, especially WWII.  Jared has done a lot of volunteer work for his community and likes to spend his spare time curling, golfing and being outdoors. In the future, he would like to study Political Science, International Studies and Conflict Resolution.

 

Jon Baker - Policy Advisor

Jon originally hails from Brandon, where he obtained his B.A. (Hons) from Brandon University, with a major n Political Science and Minors in Economics and History. He grew up on a farm and is an artillery officer in the army reserve. He is now beginning his M.A. in International Affairs at Carleton University, but still comes back to Manitoba often enough to lead discussions and draft policies on the issues that are pressing in this province

Albert Novikov - Former President

Originally from Uzbekistan, Al joined the MYL in the spring of 2005 as Communications Director, but served the remainder of his term as MYL President.  Al spearheaded many initiatives during his tenure, including the creation of this MYL website.  Currently Al is beginning a M.A. in Political Science at the University of Manitoba, having recently graduated with his undergraduate degree from the University of Winnipeg.