Experiences Canada Announces Deirdre Laframboise as Chief Executive Officer

OTTAWA, ON / ACCESSWIRE / May 8, 2023 / Experiences Canada is pleased to announce that it has named Deirdre Laframboise as Chief Executive Officer. Deirdre brings a wealth of executive management experience and a passion for positive change in the not for profit sector. She succeeds Deborah Morrison, who has accepted a position elsewhere.

“I am proud and privileged to introduce Deirdre as CEO of Experiences Canada. She is uniquely qualified to lead our organization and its dedicated team into the next stage of its 85 year history in providing transformational experiences for youth. We have the right leadership, with the right team, for our challenging times. Welcome Deirdre” – Dave McInnes, Chair of the board of directors

Deirdre is a highly respected industry veteran who has led several other national not for profits as Executive Director, including Canadian Climate Forum, the Canadian Water Resources Association and Canadian Organic Growers. Throughout her career, she also co-founded and led ‘Clean Air Champions’; an award winning, internationally renowned youth education not for profit dedicated to inspiring young Canadians to live more sustainable, active and healthy lifestyles. As an Olympic qualified athlete and health and wellness enthusiast, Deirdre served ten years on the Canadian Olympic Committee as both an Executive Member and as a member of the Athletes Advisory Council. She has also served on my national committees and boards in the health, education and sciences sectors. During her free time she enjoys being active outdoors, spending time with family, traveling, gardening and cooking. Deirdre holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies (minor in Biology) and a Master’s degree in Environmental Resources Management (minor in Business Administration).

“I am honoured and excited to be part of the Experiences Canada team. Canadian youth are the future and Experiences Canada plays an important role in providing lifelong experiences and career influencing tools and resources to help our youth address challenges, experience Canadian society, and learn about new opportunities.” – Deirdre Laframboise

Deirdre’s appointment concludes a three-month in depth search process completed by members of the Board of Directors. She will officially assume the role of Chief Executive Officer as of May 1st, 2023. Please join the Board of Directors and staff at Experiences Canada in welcoming Deirdre Laframboise!

For more information, please contact:

Communications, Experiences Canada
[email protected]

SOURCE: Experiences Canada