BARRIE, ON – Forests Canada recently added three new members to its Board of Directors: Mary-Ellen Anderson Jacob Handel , and Dr. Paula Murphy Ives . …Mary-Ellen Anderson has over 30 years of experience developing innovative practices and strategic partnerships across varied sectors while leading teams at ALUS Canada and Microsoft. …A member of Pine Creek First Nation (Minegoziibe Anishinabe), Jacob Handel brings over two decades of experience working in Indigenous relations along with a wealth of knowledge in engaging with Indigenous people in the resource industries throughout North America . …Dr. Paula Murphy Ives has been working on issues related to social capital, strategic philanthropy, and impact investing for over a decade and has significant global experience in philanthropy, sustainability, and global governance. …Replacing Cockwell as Board Chair is Christine Leduc , who has had close ties with Forests Canada since she was an Ontario Envirothon Regional Champion in 2005.

Mary-Ellen Anderson, Jacob Handel, and Dr. Paula Murphy Ives

Christine Leduc