Board and Cabinet

The Executive

Youth Parliament of Manitoba Inc. is governed by a five-person board of directors, also known as the Executive. Each person is elected by the membership for a one-year term on the final day of Session. All directors are volunteers between the ages of 18 and 25.

The Executive is responsible for the administrative maintenance of YPM, such as renewing its charitable and corporation status, managing the endowment fund, running the website, and so on. There is no overhead supervision external to YPM’s board.

Premier – Charlize Medina

Charlize joined YPM in the 97th Session as the Member from Trinity. She then served four years on Cabinet as the Parliamentary Secretary to Human Resources, the Minister of Publications, and the Registrar General before being elected to the Executive in 2023. During her time on Cabinet, she presented two bills – the Community Service Act and the Cashless Society Act.

As Premier, Charlize serves as the Chairperson, providing leadership and oversight. In this role, she guides the organization’s strategic direction, leads the planning and execution of Session, and presides over meetings of the Executive, Cabinet, and general membership.

Speaker – Xiao Zhang

Xiao joined YPM in the 98th Session as the Member from La Prairie. He then served two years on Cabinet as the Minister of Supply and Service and Minister of Revenue before being elected to the Executive in 2022. During his time on Cabinet, he presented the Online Video Game Regulation Act.

As Speaker, Xiao serves as the Past Chairperson, providing continuity and guidance. In this role, he fosters connections with the organization’s alumni network, oversees the bill-writing process, and presides over sittings and debates during Session.

Deputy Speaker – Madison Jones

Madison joined YPM in the 100th Session as the Member from Québec. He then served two years on Cabinet as the Minister of Supply and Service and Minister of Revenue before being elected to the Executive in 2024. During his time on Cabinet, he presented the Affordable Housing Supply Act.

As Deputy Speaker, Madison serves as the Director of Finance, ensuring YPM’s financial health. In this role, he oversees the organization’s financial standing, manages the budget, and administers the organization’s scholarship programs.

Deputy Premier – Jourmae Abengoza

Jourmae joined YPM in the 99th Session as the Member from Abbotsford. She then served three years on Cabinet as the P.S to External Affairs, Minister of Public Relations and Minister of Human Resources before being elected to the Executive in 2024. During her time on Cabinet, she presented the Child-Friendly Operating Systems Act.

As Deputy Premier, Jourmae serves as the Vice-Chairperson, leading YPM’s public-facing engagements. In this role, she oversees the organization’s recruitment strategy, external relations, and communications, while also managing the registration framework for Session.

House Leader – Lien Huynh

Lien joined YPM in the 100th Session as the Member from Northwest Territories. She then served three years on Cabinet as the P.S to Publications and Minister of Public Relations before being elected to the Executive in 2025. During her time on Cabinet, she presented the Voters for Open and Transparent Elections Act.

As House Leader, Lien serves as the Director of Procedures, supporting YPM’s organizational processes. In this role, she chairs the organization’s by-law review committee (SOBLOC) and oversee the logistical planning of Session.

The Cabinet

YPM’s organizing committee, known as the Cabinet, is made up of youth volunteers aged 16-20. Members from the previous year’s Session are eligible to apply for Cabinet.

Cabinet portfolios cover a wide range of responsibilities, including managing YPM’s social media platforms, merchandising, drafting content for Session’s daily newspaper, and much more!

Among the Cabinet, three members hold the position of Bill-Presenting Minister (BPM). They are responsible for researching and drafting legislation on current affairs to be debated at Session. This year, our BPMs are:

  • Aiden Peters
  • Adam Katz
  • Sarah Fontaine-Sinclair
Cabinet Members from YPM’s 104th Session (2025)

Finance Team

  • Ministry of Revenue: Mai-Anh Huynh
  • Ministry of Defence: Maxcyn Gualdrapa
  • Ministry of Reconciliation: Aiden Peters
  • Ministry of Alumni Affairs: Bisman Randhawa & Clyron Hernandez
  • Ministry of Internal Affairs: Ash Robinson & Chey Perrault-Keeper
  • Ministry of Supply and Service: Emerson McFadyen & Erin Jones
  • Secretary of State: Matthew Sévigny

Recruitment Team

  • Registrar General: Adam Katz
  • Ministry of Human Resources: Cassidy Wolfe & Marty Fleischaker
  • Ministry of Communications: Anondita Kazi
  • Ministry of External Affairs: Annette Colbert & Azuli Solis Vázquez
  • Ministry of Public Relations: Emily Mann & Naomi Sarmiento

Logistics Team

  • Ministry of Government Services: Sarah Fontaine-Sinclair
  • Ministry of Labour: Eddy Paez & Inti Nemogá Stout
  • Ministry of Publications: Kristine Bolisay & Koeun Lee
  • Whips: Ethan Muise-Ebata & Harisharn Bahra
  • Secretary of State: Miles Kwoczynska-Brown