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Catherine Meade MA, LLB, MBA has extensive experience in various leadership and legal roles. Catherine currently serves as the Vice President - Community, Sustainability & Social Responsibility at OLG, where they are responsible for building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. Prior to this, they held positions as the Director of Policy, Research & Strategy - Social Responsibility and Director of Compliance, Land Based & Charitable Gaming at OLG.

Before joining OLG, Meade worked as the Director, 2015 Pan/Parapan Am Games Capital Projects at the City of Toronto, overseeing the delivery of major capital projects. Catherine also gained experience in the telecommunications industry as the Manager, Vendor Contracts & Partnerships and Employment Counsel at Bell Aliant, where they provided legal advice and strategic counsel.

Meade began their legal career as an Associate Lawyer at multiple law firms, including Boyne Clarke, Merrick Jamieson Sterns, Pink Breen Larkin, and McMillan LLP. Catherine also served as an Equity Officer at the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society and Acadia University, demonstrating their commitment to promoting equity and inclusivity.

Overall, Meade's work experience showcases their solid background in leadership, compliance, legal counsel, and stakeholder management in both the public and private sectors.

Catherine Meade has a diverse education history. Catherine holds an MBA from Saint Mary's University, specializing in Business. Catherine also has an LL.B. (cum laude) degree from the University of Ottawa, where they studied Law. Catherine further pursued their education by obtaining an MA in Administration & Management (Sport) from the University of Alberta and a BPE in Physical Education from McMaster University. Catherine also attended Sir John A. McDonald CI, although no specific degree or field of study was mentioned. Additionally, Catherine has obtained several certifications, including "Sustainability Leadership: Innovation for Growth" from the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management in 2022, "Certificate in Gaming Law" from Osgoode Professional Development in 2017, and "Alternative Dispute Resolution" from the University of Ottawa Law School in 2000.