On behalf of the Board of Directors, I’m delighted to announce that Samantha Reusch-Desautels, currently the Impact Manager at Apathy is Boring, will become the organization’s next Executive Director on August 17th, 2020. She will replace Caro Loutfi, who will be leaving the organization on September 1st, 2020. Samantha brings a valuable combination of skills to the role and understands the challenges youth face in today’s democracy.
Welcoming Sam!
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Samantha was chosen because of her deep passion for the organization’s mission and her clear vision of how Apathy is Boring can build on its success of the last few years to become a thought leader on the future of Canadian democracy. Over the last two years, she has taken the lead on developing the model for the organization’s theory of change (Youth Led Democratic Innovation), and has taken on leadership roles in fundraising, impact evaluation and public relations. With this decision, we are pleased to be encouraging employee growth within Apathy is Boring and to further maintain our by-youth-for-youth approach.
“In the last two years, Samantha has been central to Apathy is Boring’s strategy as the organization navigated a period of tremendous growth. We are grateful she has accepted to now serve at the helm of the organization. Her keen strategic eye, the depth of her understanding of the organization, and her ability to make democracy accessible will all be invaluable assets as the organization embarks on its next chapter.”
Niamh Leonard, Chair of the Board of Directors
"I am honoured and elated to have been chosen to lead this organization into its next chapter. Diverse youth from coast to coast to coast are doing the essential work of building communities, raising public awareness and creating innovative solutions to the largest shared challenges of our time. I am committed to continuing the incredible work of Apathy is Boring by building bridges and promoting dialogue between our democratic institutions and young Canadians."
Samantha Reusch-Desautels, Executive Director
I also want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of Apathy is Boring. Samantha will be working alongside a motivated and passionate staff team to move our mission forward by supporting youth across Canada to be active citizens and to create the change they hope to see in their communities.
Sincerely,
Niamh Leonard
Chair of the Board of Directors