New executive director for 4-H Ontario
The Ontario 4-H Council board of directors recently announced Debra Brown as the new executive director of 4-H Ontario, effective Oct. 28.
Reporting to the Ontario 4-H Council board of directors, Brown will be responsible for the viability, growth and operations of 4-H Ontario as the organization heads into its 100th year of providing youth leadership opportunities in the province.
Together with the council, Ontario 4-H Foundation trustees, and 4-H Ontario staff, the executive director ensures the approximately 6,000 members and 1,800 volunteers of 4-H Ontario continue to have access to quality programs, resources and opportunities.
Brown has been the senior manager, volunteer and community engagement with 4-H Ontario for almost two years. She has also acted as the interim executive director of the organization for the past several months.
Before joining the 4-H Ontario staff, Brown was director of community relations at the YMCA of Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo. Her prior work experience includes further involvement with youth-focused organizations.
Brown resides in Cambridge, with her family.
“Debra has a strong knowledge of the 4-H program. She has extensive experience providing support to volunteers in the not-for-profit sector,” says John den Haan, president Ontario 4-H Council board of directors. “Her years of experience both at 4-H Ontario and in previous positions will provide us with strong strategic and operational leadership in the years ahead.”
About 4-H Ontario
4-H Ontario is a grassroots organization of leaders building leaders. In 4-H, participants, youth aged 6 to 21 and screened, trained volunteer leaders come together to create a 4-H club and learn about a selected topic through hands-on activities and mentorship. There are also a variety of camp and conference opportunities.
Through the 4-H experience, members learn to do by doing and build valuable skills that will help reach their full potential to become conscious, contributing citizens.
Visit communications@4-HOntario.ca for more information.
