Meet the BoardProviding Strategic Direction |
CanSPEP Board of DirectorsAre you looking for an opportunity to make an impactful difference, on your career and the event industry? Gain experience and grow your network? Have fun and make lifelong friends? Join the CanSPEP Board of Directors as we continue our mission to engage and support members through the re-building of our industry.Board of Director Application Process: Applications to the Board of Directors must include a seconder, as well as a brief biography of the person applying. Review the application process, position descriptions and application form here Call for 2025-26 Board of Directors Applications - coming soon |
Sue MercerPresident 2024/26 The President is an elected administrator and budget officer for the Society. | Barbara McRaePresident Elect 2024/25, Interim VP Membership The President Elect supports the President and the Board Executive roles. | Shaina ScrimgeourPast President 2024/25 The Past President provides support, assistance and counsel to the President and Secretary Treasurer. |
Janet O'ConnellVice President, Events 2024/26 The Events portfolio is responsible to oversee the management of event logistics for all live and virtual events, including education and social events. | Michelle PlancheVice President, Education 2024/26 The Education portfolio is responsible for planning educational events as well as programming for our Annual Conference. |
Samantha MeleVice President, Marketing/ Communications 2024/25 The Marketing Portfolio expands the reach of CanSPEP to potential members as well as markets the efforts of the association. | Nalina WilliamsVice President, Partnership 2023/25 The Partnership Portfolio oversees partnership functions with a focus on In-Kind National and Event-Specific Partners. This portfolio will also assist as needed with the execution of all partner deliverables. |