Dr. Michel S. Beaulieu, PhD, FRHistS is the Associate Vice-Provost (Academic) and a full Professor of History at Lakehead University. He is also a Docent of Social Science History at the University of Helsinki, a Docent of Modern North American History at the University of Oulu, and an Associate at the Wilson Institute for Canadian History at McMaster University. His research and publications explore the social, economic, and political history of Northern Ontario.

Michel has extensive experience in not-for-profit board leadership and governance, with a strong track record of guiding organizations through strategic decision-making, fostering organizational and fiscal accountability, and ensuring effective community engagement and collaboration. He has served on the board of directors and acted as an advisor for several regional, provincial, national, and international organizations.

Michel’s professional and community work has been recognized by several honours and awards. These include the King Charles III Coronation Medal, the Ontario Historical Society’s Cruickshank Gold Medal, the City of Thunder Bay’s Spirit of Thunder Bay Award, and the City of Thunder Bay Heritage Award. A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, he also serves as the Honorary Colonel of the Lake Superior Scottish Regiment.

In addition to being a Past President of the Society, Michel is the co-editor of its journal, Papers & Records, and the Chair of the Publications Committee.

A complete profile can be found at http://msbeaulieu.lakeheadu.ca or https://www.linkedin.com/in/msbeaulieu/.