Wendy L. Carter Vancouver British Columbia

Biography

Wendy L. Carter, from British Columbia, is a seasoned executive with over 30 years’ experience in both the public and private sectors. Her expertise includes executive search, facilitating leadership development, organizational and cultural change, strategic planning, policy development, governance and forming strategic partnerships with public and private sector organizations. Ms. Carter’s work is currently focused on facilitation and consulting, and in supporting leaders in creating effective and productive work environments.

Ms. Carter’s career in the federal public service spanned a period of over 20 years and included posts with the Department of Justice, the Pacific Council of Senior Federal Officials, Secretary of State Canada, Industry Canada, Office of the Federal Economic Development Coordinator, Priorities and Planning in the Privy Council Office, National Museums of Canada, and the President of the Privy Council.

Ms. Carter has been a Parliamentary Intern and a member of Leadership Vancouver, the Vancouver Board of Trade, Human Resources Management Association, Canadian Public Administration Society and was a founding member of Leave a Legacy BC. She is currently on the boards of Telus Vancouver Community Board, Family Services of the North Shore Foundation and the National Women’s Retreat.

Ms. Carter obtained a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Political Science as well as a Bachelor of Laws, all from the University of British Columbia. A graduate of the College of Europe, she is also a member of the Law Society of British Columbia.

Ms. Carter was appointed to the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy in 2003. She is currently Co-Chair of the Conserving Canada’s Natural Capital: The Boreal Forest program.

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