Anita Hayes, Executive Director
Anita Hayes began her foray into the nonprofit and voluntary sector over 15 years ago as a volunteer in program delivery within the social service sector.·Contribution to community and a desire to make a difference were her motivation then and remain at the heart of her commitment today.
It is not surprising then that Anita has chosen to work with the Foundation for Rural Living, (FRL) a charity that advances the rural nonprofit and voluntary sector, builds sustainable rural capacity and enhances the quality of life for rural citizens. Anita joined FRL in September 2000 as the Coordinator of Community Relations.· In January 2006, she became FRL’s Executive Director.
As Executive Director, Anita works in partnership with FRL’s Board of Directors to develop the vision, mission, mandate and strategic directions for the organization. Since becoming the Executive Director of FRL, Anita has promoted the role of the rural nonprofit and voluntary sector in building vital rural communities and has been invited to speak to both national and international audiences including: Community Foundations of Canada National Conference (Saskatoon 2006); National Peoples Congress of China (Beijing 2007); Senate of Canada; Standing Committee on Agriculture & Forestry (Ottawa 2007); and Canada-China Legislative Co-operation Project Delegation (Guelph 2008)
