Age: 37
Birthplace: Ottawa
Company: Ottawa Tourism leads and grows tourism in the capital region.
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Giving Guide: Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund
What we do The Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund (RCNBF) stands as a beacon of support within the naval community. Over 82 remarkable years, the RCNBF earned the trust of
Giving Guide: The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa
What we do The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa (ADO) focuses on compassionately caring for vulnerable people. Our ministries are dedicated to supporting those struggling with poverty, mental illness, addiction, and
Education: Tourism and hospitality program, Algonquin College (2001)
Charitable involvement: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Biggest biz achievement: Co-chairing the 2016 One Young World Summit.
Biggest influence: My parents were always passionately involved in all they did for both their careers and their interests. They never made it seem like work, but rather their civic duty.
First job: Co-op student at the Delta Ottawa Hotel
Advice I’d give the younger me: Don’t take life so seriously!
Favourite local pro sports team: Ottawa RedBlacks
Favourite local summer event: Ottawa Bluesfest
Preferred social media platforms: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat
Twitter handle: @ottawalesley
