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Staff and Governing Authorities

The Board of Trustees of the Canadian Museum of Nature represents Canadians across the country. The Board governs the museum and reports on its progress to Parliament through the Minister of Canadian Heritage. The President and Chief Executive Officer, Vice-Presidents and Management Team, responsible for strategic operating branches, ensure the effective performance of the museum.

Board of Trustees

Chair

Judith LaRocque, C.V.O., Ontario

Vice-Chair

Glenn Sakaki, Ontario

Members

Allan Adam, Saskatchewan
Ron Calderoni, Quebec
Stephen Greenberg, Quebec
Heather Holden, British Columbia
Susan Knott, British Columbia
Linda Nowlan, British Columbia
Judith Pereira, Ontario
Christian Robin, Manitoba
Mandy Woodland, Newfoundland and Labrador

President and Chief Executive Officer

Meg Beckel

Vice-President, Corporate Services

Charles Bloom

Vice-President, Experience and Engagement

Ailsa Barry

Vice-President, Marketing and Public Affairs

John Swettenham

Vice-President, Research and Collections

Jeffery M. Saarela, Ph.D.

Chief Financial Officer

Ikram Zouari, C.P.A., C.G.A.

Management Team

Laura Evans, C.F.R.E., Director, Advancement
Jean-Marc Gagnon, Ph.D., Chief Scientist
Sonja Gonsalves, Director, Human Resources Management Services
Katriina Ilves, Ph.D., Section Head, Zoology, Research and Collections
Angeline Laffin, Director, Visitor Experience
Martin Leclerc, Director, Facilities and Protection
Aaron Lussier, Ph.D., Section Head, Mineralogy, Research and Collections
Troy McMullin, Ph.D., Section Head, Botany, Research and Collections
Stacy Wakeford, M.A., Director, Content, Experience and Engagement
Jordan Mallon, Ph.D., Section Head, Palaeobiology, Research and Collections

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