Leadership Update
April 14, 2025
News Release
April 14, 2025
News Release
After many years with the Rural Development Network, our CEO, Lisa Bélanger, has announced that she will be moving on from her role. While we’re sad to see her go, we’re incredibly grateful for everything Lisa has poured into RDN over the years. Her leadership, passion, and deep care for rural communities have left a lasting mark on all of us.
Lisa has helped shape RDN into the strong, values-driven organization it is today. Thanks to her vision and the amazing team she’s helped build, we’re in a great position to keep moving forward and growing.
We’re now beginning the search for RDN’s next CEO. If you—or someone you know—would be a great fit, you can find the full job posting here: https://ruraldevelopment.ca/get-involved/careers
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