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The Languages Canada Team

Pictured: Capilano Bridge, Vancouver, British Columbia.

Gonzalo Peralta

Executive Director

Based in Ottawa (Ontario), Gonzalo is responsible for the leadership of the association, including oversight of advocacy, partnerships, planning and implementation, international affairs, governance, quality assurance, and operations.

Linda Auzins

Director, Member Services

Based in Aldergrove (British Columbia), Linda manages member services, and provides board and committee support for the Membership, Conference and Professional Development Committee, the Quality Assurance Committee, and the BC Chapter. Linda is the initial point of contact for most enquiries and is responsible for many administrative functions, governance, finance, and the annual conference.

Rachel Lindsey

Director, Public Affairs and Operations

Based in Rossland (British Columbia), Rachel oversees all endeavours in public affairs. She is also responsible for operations including human resources, project management and coordination.

Diego Sanchez

Director, International Affairs

Based in Montreal (Quebec), Diego is responsible for trade missions, FAM tours and international promotional events in which Languages Canada participates.

Yulia Motuz

Research and Projects Officer

Based in Toronto (Ontario), Yulia is responsible for the annual member survey and external research, and supports several other files such as trade missions and public affairs work.

Marie-Claude Loiselle

Communications Officer

Based in Farnham (Quebec), Marie-Claude is the “hub” of all communications projects for the association, including media relations, printed and electronic communications pieces, social media and Languages Canada’s website.