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2002, Diane has made a name for herself around Waterloo Guelph. Diane had the pleasure of managing His Excellency,
Region as a passionate, committed leader. She brings with her, David Johnston's Thank You celebration. This event won the
knowledge of the inner workings of LWR from her years as a Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education's Gold
volunteer on the Selection, and Leadership Gala Comittees, as Award. She has also worked at United Way of K-W & Area,
well as her professional experience in fundraising. the London InterCommunity Health Centre and held faculty
positions at both Conestoga College and Georgian College.
“I and the entire Board of Leadership Waterloo are very excited As Principal, Diane’s leadership at Heart of the Region has
to welcome Diane Wiles to our organization as CEO,” shares fostered her entrepreneurial spirit, network and business
Paul Rabb, Chair of LWR’s Board of Directors. “We deeply value acumen.
her project management, communication and community
leadership abilities. We are fortunate to have someone of her LWR is a social-profit organization that delivers educational
calibre and experience step forward to seize this opportunity leadership experiences to a diverse range of individuals in the
to help lead us into the future.” community by providing them with the opportunity to acquire
and practice leadership skills. This work is done collaboratively
Diane has worked as a professional fundraiser for more than with like-minded organizations in Waterloo Region through
20 years and has held senior positions in Advancement at the the delivery of carefully tailored programs.
University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier and the University of
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