Sarah Leeson-Klym is Director of Regional & Strategic Initiatives for the Canadian CED Network.This part of the network’s strategy brings members and partners together to work at the local level or on focused practices or emerging trends. Sarah’s role is to support these initiatives by convening groups of leaders, providing administrative or funder management support to member-led projects and local hubs, representing the network at relevant tables and being an information and relationship connector across the network. Previously, she worked in Manitoba to convene Canadian CED Network members, advocate to local governments to support the sector, and host learning events or programs to build strength and knowledge in the field. She’s also a board member with the Social Enterprise Council of Canada.