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Announcing Vanessa Paesani as the New Executive Director of the Pond-Deshpande Centre<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Vanessa Paesani<\/strong> as the new Executive Director<\/strong> of the Pond-Deshpande Centre (PDC), effective December 9th<\/strong>. With more than 15 years of experience in social impact and organizational transformation, Vanessa brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to guide PDC into its next phase of growth and innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Shaun<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

A Natural Fit for Leadership<\/h3>\n

Vanessa has been an integral part of the PDC community for the past six years, serving in various leadership roles, including Director of Entrepreneurship & Advisory Services and Director of NouVENTURES. During this time, she has played a key role in advancing PDC’s mission to support and grow New Brunswick’s social enterprise ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Her leadership has been defined by a deep passion for systems change<\/strong> and a commitment to equitable economic growth<\/strong>\u2014values that resonate strongly with PDC\u2019s core mission. Vanessa’s work has included mentoring over 100 social-purpose organizations, leading the WIN-VC<\/strong> program to increase women\u2019s access to venture capital, and contributing to the growth of the social enterprise sector through Social Enterprise NB<\/strong>. Under her guidance, the PDC has seen substantial progress in fostering social entrepreneurship and advancing the “just economy”<\/strong> pillar of its strategic plan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

A Transition and a Legacy of Innovation<\/h3>\n

Vanessa succeeds Katie Davey<\/strong>, who will be transitioning to a new role with the Government of New Brunswick as Principal Secretary to the Premier<\/strong>. Katie\u2019s tenure at PDC has been marked by significant milestones, including the launch of PDC’s first strategic plan and the revival of the GovMaker Conference<\/strong>, a key event for advancing open government and digital innovation. Katie\u2019s entrepreneurial spirit and vision have led the PDC through a period of rapid growth, and her leadership will continue to impact New Brunswick’s policy and innovation landscape as she steps into her new role.<\/p>\n

As Katie moves on to her exciting new position, we thank her for the immense contributions she has made to PDC and the community. Her legacy of innovative thinking and bold leadership has paved the way for Vanessa\u2019s continued success.<\/p>\n

A Vision for the Future<\/h3>\n

Vanessa\u2019s vast experience in the community impact sector<\/strong>\u2014which includes consulting, leadership coaching, and supporting transformative change\u2014positions her uniquely to continue building on PDC\u2019s success. Over the years, she has helped raise millions of dollars for social initiatives, facilitated leadership transitions, and created platforms for systemic transformation, working with executives, teachers, and early childhood educators.<\/p>\n

Her coaching certifications<\/strong>, including the Hello Seven framework<\/strong> for underrepresented entrepreneurs and Investor Q&A Certified Trainer<\/strong> status, further enhance her ability to guide social enterprises and entrepreneurs in raising capital and scaling their impact.<\/p>\n

In addition to her work at PDC, Vanessa has served on the board of Venture for Canada<\/a><\/strong>, a national charity focused on increasing access to entrepreneurship, where she has held leadership roles for over eight years. Her deep commitment to nature conservation and entrepreneurship also shines through her work with the Fundy Trail Parkway<\/strong>, helping transition it from a non-profit to a provincial park under Parks NB<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n

As we move into this new chapter with Vanessa at the helm, we are excited for the opportunity to expand our reach and impact within New Brunswick and beyond. Vanessa’s vision and expertise will play a crucial role in elevating the Pond-Deshpande Centre’s<\/strong> work, fostering innovative solutions, and continuing our efforts to build a more just and sustainable economy.<\/p>\n

We invite you to share your thoughts with us: What are the most pressing systemic challenges you see, and how can we work together to address them? Vanessa<\/strong> is eager to engage with our community and can be reached at vanessa.paesani@unb.ca<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Please join us in congratulating Vanessa on this exciting new role. We look forward to the incredible things we will accomplish together in the coming years!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":2603,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4038","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nNew leadership at PDC - The Pond-Deshpande Centre<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We are pleased to announce the appointment of Vanessa Paesani as the new Executive Director of the Pond-Deshpande Centre (PDC), effective December 9th. 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