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Board of Directors

  

Caroline Lachance, President

Caroline Lachance has been involved with the Canadian CED Network since 2002. She has been working for ÉCOF, the Community Economic Development Corporation (CDEC) of Trois-Rivières, since its inception in 1996. Caroline has an economic background and is known for her expertise in corporate financial and administrative management. A member of several provincial networks, such as CDEC du Québec, She also sits on the Sector Committee for Labour - Social Economy and Community Action. 

Carol Madsen, Vice President

Carol Madsen has been on the Canadian CED Network board since 2005. She is the Manager of Pathways Information Centre, a CED project of Tradeworks Training Society  located in  Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. She has been teaching in Simon Fraser University's Centre for Sustainable Community Development for nine years and has taught at Concordia's School of Community Public Affairs and UBC's School of Social Work.  Previously she was the regional representative for the Canadian CED Technical Assistance Program for British Columbia and the Director of  Bridging the Divides, a participatory action research CED project that took place in two rural communities in BC.  She has been involved in CED, social justice and international development work for more than 25 years and it passionate about creating a more equitable Canadian society for all.

Natasha Jackson, Past President

Natasha Jackson has served on the Board and committees of the Canadian CED Network since 2001. She brings over fifteen years of experience in the areas of affordable housing, community development, communications, policy and program development, adult education, and project management. Currently working as the Senior Policy Analyst with the Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA), Natasha develops and promotes strategies that deal with issues related to African Nova Scotians and their communities - a history that stretches back over 300 years. ANSA builds on community and government successes to facilitate innovative solutions that lead to self-reliance and sustainable community development. Natasha is also an active member of numerous community groups. 

Victoria Morris, Treasurer

Victoria Morris has been involved in CED and youth focused work for over 10 years. Victoria was first elected to the Board of CCEDNet in 2002 and co-chaired CCEDNet's Emerging Leaders Committee from 2003-2006. Her work to date has focused on youth engagement, multiculturalism, co-operative education and development, communications and CED focused community planning. Victoria is Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Co-operative Association and is currently completing a Masters of Business Administration in Community Economic Development through Cape Breton University. Victoria is involved in several performing and visual arts endeavors and until starting the MBA in CED program, was also actively involved in a number of CED organizations and community initiatives. 

Diana Jedig, Secretary and Chair of the Practitioner and Sector Strengthening Committee

Since 1994, Diana Jedig has been the Executive Director for the Ontario Association of Community Futures Development Corporations (OACFDC). Her direct experience with the Community Futures Program has been a key strength in ensuring the Network responds to the needs of its members. 

Naomi Adams

  Naomi Adams has been a member of the Emerging Leaders (EL) since 2006, and was Co-Chair of EL from 2007-2009. This included representing EL on the Board. A network of young people interested in CED, Emerging Leaders aims to share learning, advocate and reach out to those involved in CED, particularly youth. She is interested in governance and policy issues, and has studied public policy and management at Carleton University and the University of Victoria. Presently, she is employed by the BC government, working on policy and programs for Aboriginal students at the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development. Before going to UVic, she worked for New Economy Development Group, a value-based consulting firm that works with government and community organizations on developmental issues, particularly related to Aboriginal communities. It was through this firm that Naomi was introduced to the Canadian CED Network. She has been a community organizer in bike communities both in Ottawa and Victoria, where she presently resides. In her spare time, Naomi plays bike polo and field hockey.  

Brad Franck

Brad Franck is the chair of our membership committee, and is the Manager of the Community & Worker Ownership Program (CWOP) of SEED Winnipeg Inc. 

Ryan Gibson, Chair of Membership Committee

Originally from rural Manitoba, Ryan is currently a doctoral student at Memorial University and a Research Affiliate with the Rural Development Institute of Brandon University. For the past seven years Ryan has been engaged in community development projects and processes focused on rural and northern governance, regional collaboration, cooperatives, community foundations, and rural revitalization.

Norman Greenberg

Dr. Greenberg is a psychologist who has worked in the field of rehabilitation for almost 20 years. Graduating from the University of Western Ontario with his doctorate in Developmental Psychology, he has worked with youth and adults with both psychiatric and developmental disabilities. Working at the Nova Scotia Hospital, now the Capital District Mental Health Program, he was instrumental in creating a Community Economic Development initiative to support long-term residents to gain employment experience. He currently works at the employment unit supporting Gung Ho Cooperative, seeking ways to expand the work available using Community Economical Development tools and methodologies. He is the present Professional Practice Leader for Psychology in the Mental Health program. 

Stacia Kean, Co-chair of Emerging Leaders

With a background in social work (BSW) and business (MBA in CED), Stacia Kean is involved in CED activities that promote women's full participation in our communities. As co-chair of CCEDNet's Emerging Leaders committee, Stacia works with other youth to make the Canadian CED Network a place for youth to engage as informed members of the movement. Stacia is also a director for the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM Canada).Stacia's time and passion is largely dedicated to her work with the PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise - a women-centered CED organization in Thunder Bay that helps women create their own financial security through small business. In her work at PARO, Stacia acts as project coordinator for Accelerated Access, a social enterprise that consults with non-profit groups from across the country to initiate and sustain their own CED projects. When she needs to re-charge and get some perspective, she loves getting out into the wilds of Nortwestern Ontario in any way she can - by boat, bike or snowshoe!

Roz Lockyer, Chair of Policy Council

Moving into its first year as CCEDNet, Rosalind Lockyer became a member. First co-chairing the Gender Working Group, and then joining CCEDNet’s Policy Council, she continued to volunteer as co-chair until taking on the Chair role this year. Founder (1995) and Executive Director of PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise, located in Northern Ontario, she inspired a unique model of women-centred CED based on the grassroots development of one of the country’s strongest peer lending networks. This year, PARO celebrates its 15th anniversary, two time winner of the Chambers of Commerce Business Excellence as a Not for Profit Award. In 2002, she co-founded the Canadian Women’s CED Council (now known as Women’s Economic Council) to advance policies and programs that enhance women’s security and sustainable communities. Joining the CCEDNet board in 2009, Rosalind continues to be an active CCEDNet volunteer.

Art Lew

Art Lew is the General Manager for Haida Gwaii Community Futures (HGCF) that he started in 1998. HGCF is a leader in building community capacity and supporting efforts to expand economic opportunities that promote community sustainability with particular emphasis on social enterprise. HGCF board reflects the population distribution of the islands with 50% of it members being nominated by the Haida communities. Art has been an active member of CCEDnet since its inception and is on the leadership council for the British Columbia CED network. He has been a member of the international committee for the past 3 years. This resulted in a partnership between HGCF, Canadian Crossroads International and a Bolivian microfinance organization that is developing exchanges between Canada and Bolivia. Art holds University degrees in Business and in Community Economic Development. He has held positions in management consulting, in senior management in a variety of business sectors and as an owner manager of a small business. His CED experience has spanned the last 14 years.