Guest Speaker on October 31st (would not fit in speaker profile)
Carol Loughrey, is an accomplished leader and trailblazer in various sectors.
With over 10 years of experience as a Deputy Minister for the Province of New Brunswick, including being the first woman Provincial Comptroller in Canada and Deputy Minister of Education, Carol has an extensive background in administration and governance. She was also president of her family business Ashfield’s Ltd as well as being a tenured university professor and assistant dean.
She has made significant contributions to the accounting profession, being the first woman to serve as the Chair and CEO of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. She was recognized by her profession by being named a “Fellow”.
Aside from her professional accomplishments, Carol is also an active volunteer and philanthropist, having founded and served on various organizations and boards most recently as founding President of the Kings Landing Foundation. She has also served on various advisory committees and boards, including the National Capital Commission, the New Brunswick Law Foundation, and the Canadian Women's Foundation among many others.
For her outstanding contributions and achievements, Carol has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Order of Canada, Paul Harris Fellow, the Queen's Gold, Diamond and Platinum Jubilee Medals, and the Order of New Brunswick.
She will speak on her 17 year commitment to early childhood education as a board member of the Margaret and Wallace McCain Foundation.