Carey thrives on innovation and is driven to invest in meaningful projects that spark change initiatives, create social impact opportunities and result in positive successes that support community needs.

 

Originally from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Carey has called Ottawa home since 2003. She is a proud 2Spirit Ojibwe woman who is a member of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (Sand Point First Nation).

 

With 20 years of experience within not-for-profit Indigenous organizations, including leadership and senior executive positions, Carey specializes in organizational development and strategic growth. She is a strong community advocate and supports progressive work environments that demonstrate best human resource management practices and that are reflected in policies, vision, planning and strategies.

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Her proudest accomplishments include the development of national programming for Indigenous women, securing funding for local grassroots organizational expansion of revenues and capital building purchase of a "forever home" for core Indigenous children & family programs.