Meet Our Team

Rebecca Chartrand - President, CEO

Rebecca Chartrand

President, CEO

Rebecca is an Anishinaabe First Nations woman from Treaty 4 territory in Manitoba. She carries a strong sense of pride in her identity and is regarded for her integrity, courage, voice, and charismatic presence. She has worked to advance Indigenous achievement by bridging between diverse…

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Farewell Michelle -

Farewell Michelle

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the departure of Michelle Boiven from our Indigenous Strategy team. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

During her time with us, Michelle has been an invaluable member of the team. Her passion, creativity, and dedication to the work have been…

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Ben Carr - Vice-President, Stakeholder & Government Relations

Ben Carr

Vice-President, Stakeholder & Government Relations

Ben Carr brings a unique set of perspectives to his work, having been a long-time political staffer with experience running high stakes campaigns and serving in various capacities, including with the President of the Treasury Board and as Director Parliamentary Affairs to then Canadian Heritage…

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Jo Ann Pinera - Executive Assistant & Project Administrator

Jo Ann Pinera

Executive Assistant & Project Administrator

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Jo Ann Pinera (she/her) is a second-generation Filipino immigrant who lives and works in Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg Manitoba. She is an honours graduate from Red River College in Business Administration and is an experienced administrative and communications coordinator. Jo Ann is best known…

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Tara Petti - Change Management Lead

Tara Petti

Change Management Lead

Tara Petti BA., BSW., MSW.

Tara’s career has prominently been in the field of Child Welfare where she has worked in various positions starting with the front line and working her way to the Management and Executive levels. Early in her career, Tara discovered a passion for administrative work,…

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Robyn Hartley - Indigenous Executive Search Lead

Robyn Hartley

Indigenous Executive Search Lead

Robyn has nearly three decades of search experience, including leadership-level roles in search and recruitment, recruitment process redesign/modernization, sales management, account management and consultative client relations. As a seasoned search specialist, senior project manager, and former…

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Cindy Allard - Governance and Policy Development

Cindy Allard

Governance and Policy Development

Cindy Allard is Anishinaabe-Metis from the Treaty 4 area. Her spirit name is Buffalo Calf Woman and is Golden Eagle Clan. She graduated from Red River College in 1996 with a Diploma in Business Administration. Upon graduation, and every year since she has worked in senior management positions and…

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