Career Day
Career Day is an annual tradition at The Grove providing students with an opportunity to make a connection between their academic interests and future professional endeavors. In addition to this learning opportunity, Career Day gives students, alumni, parents and friends the occasion to develop meaningful connections for the future.
Dawn Carr P '27
Director, Strategic Conservation / Nature Conservancy of Canada
Growing the voice of Nature through collaboration and leadership is a hallmark of Dawn’s P ’27 personal and professional core. As Director of Strategic Conservation at the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), Dawn is accelerating conservation impact by integrating and expanding private land conservation partnerships, expertise and financing contributions into Canadian and international biodiversity and climate dialogues. Prior to joining NCC, Dawn was the first woman to hold the position of Executive Director for the Canadian Parks Council where she advised senior executives in Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial park agencies and led initiatives to expand and support a pan-Canadian parks and protected area community. With over 20 years of experience, Dawn’s passion extends into volunteer roles on two International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Commissions, and board and advisory positions with the Canadian National Committee for the IUCN. Dawn holds a Master of Public Administration from Queen’s University focused on environmental policy and community development, and a Master of Arts and undergraduate degree from the University of Waterloo. In 2022, Dawn was recognized by the Canadians Parks Council intergovernmental forum with an Individual Award of Excellence for her exemplary contribution to Canada's parks community during her Executive Director tenure from 2012-2021.
Growing the voice of Nature through collaboration and leadership is a hallmark of Dawn’s P ’27 personal and professional core. As Director of Strategic Conservation at the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), Dawn is accelerating conservation impact by integrating and expanding private land conservation partnerships, expertise and financing contributions into Canadian and international biodiversity and climate dialogues. Prior to joining NCC, Dawn was the first woman to hold the position of Executive Director for the Canadian Parks Council where she advised senior executives in Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial park agencies and led initiatives to expand and support a pan-Canadian parks and protected area community. With over 20 years of experience, Dawn’s passion extends into volunteer roles on two International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Commissions, and board and advisory positions with the Canadian National Committee for the IUCN. Dawn holds a Master of Public Administration from Queen’s University focused on environmental policy and community development, and a Master of Arts and undergraduate degree from the University of Waterloo. In 2022, Dawn was recognized by the Canadians Parks Council intergovernmental forum with an Individual Award of Excellence for her exemplary contribution to Canada's parks community during her Executive Director tenure from 2012-2021.
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We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
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