Our Team
Young Diplomats of Canada (YDC) is a national, non-partisan and non-profit organization whose programs and activities are entirely operationalized by volunteers.
At Young Diplomats of Canada, our strength lies in the unwavering dedication and passion of our volunteer team. We are a diverse group of dynamic individuals, united by a common goal - to make a meaningful impact on the world through diplomacy.
Comprising students, professionals and enthusiasts, we voluntarily commit our time, expertise, and energy to further the mission of Young Diplomats of Canada. With a shared commitment to fostering international understanding, promoting youth voices and addressing global challenges, we’re proud to be the driving force behind our organization.
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Leadership
Consists of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer, and the Chief Administrative Officer. It sets the direction and tone for YDC, works with the Board of Directors, and leads projects that apply across YDC’s teams.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Calgary, AB
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Gatineau, QC
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Québec, QC
Administrative Team
The Administrative team supports YDC’s Leadership team, as well as any other team, with different tasks that are meant to ensure the organization runs smoothly and efficiently.
TREASURER
Montréal, QC
DATA COORDINATOR
Laval, QC
Main contact point between YDC and its evergrowing alumni community. The team is responsible for identifying, creating and sharing learning and professional development opportunities with YDC’s alumni community, as well as soliciting alumni support for core YDC activities.
Alumni Engagement
ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT LEAD
Montréal, QC
ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Montréal, QC
ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Ottawa, ON
ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Montréal, QC
Communications
Responsible for all outward facing communications, managing the organization’s public image, and building relationships with its online community. The team is in charge of YDC’s outreach and communication tools, including its website and social media channels.
COMMUNICATIONS LEAD
London, ON
COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR
Vaughan, ON
COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR
Truro, NS
COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR
Québec, QC
Development and Strategic Partnerships
Responsible for growing YDC’s external strategic partnerships and fundraising, identifying and applying for funding opportunities to support YDC’s activities. The team plays a key role in conducting prospective research, identifying potential funding partners, leading the grant writing process, and other special projects.
DEVELOPMENT LEAD
Barrie, ON
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
King City, ON
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Victoria, BC
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Montréal, QC
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Responsible for making sure that all of YDC’s operations, from communications to programs, through recruitment and alumni engagement, are aligned with the organization’s EDI principles.
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION COORDINATOR
Gatineau, QC
EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION COORDINATOR
Milton, ON
Programs
Responsible for supporting YDC’s active delegations by guiding their activities, stakeholders engagements and other needs in the time leading up to, during and following the given international forum.
PROGRAMS CO-LEAD
Ajax, ON
PROGRAMS CO-LEAD
Montréal, QC
PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
Ottawa, ON
PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
Regina, SK
PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
Ottawa, ON
PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
Ottawa, ON
PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
Laval, QC
Recruitment
Leads the outreach and selection processes for all YDC delegations and supports the recruitment of our executive team. The team helps us find the most inspiring young leaders from coast to coast to coast that YDC has the chance to work with.
RECRUITMENT LEAD
Torino, Italy
RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR
Québec, QC
RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR
Montréal, QC
RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR
London, ON
RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR
Québec, QC
Board of Directors
YDC’s board or directors supervises, provides advice and guidance on YDC’s activities and strategic direction. It is made up of former leaders from the executive, individuals with experience and knowledge in international engagements, law and executive management.
Max Seunik
DIRECTORL
Olivia Labonte
DIRECTOR
Liz Bremmer
DIRECTOR
Rona Ghabari
DIRECTOR