Chantal Beaver

Chantal Beaver is a seasoned leader and community advocate who has dedicated her career to fostering strong, inclusive communities. A proud alumna of Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) in Halifax, Chantal completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees while actively engaging in student governance as a member of the university's Board of Governors and Senate. Chantal also holds a Graduate Certificate in Professional Communication Management from Royal Roads University.

Chantal began her career at the YWCA of Halifax, focusing on empowering young women, and became Director of Women's Services in 2010, leading initiatives that improved lives. In 2012, she moved to Wood Buffalo as Executive Director at the Hub Family Resource Centre. From 2018 to 2022, as Executive Director of FuseSocial, she led a team fostering impact, collaboration, and innovation. She currently holds the Executive position for Public Engagement at Keyano College, where she oversees marketing and communications, Indigenous relations, advancement, alumni relations, business development, and ancillary services.

Chantal has extensive leadership experience on various boards and committees. From 2017 to 2024, she was a Board Director for the Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo. She also held leadership roles with the Fort McMurray Early Years Coalition, Boys & Girls Club Board, Convergence Advisory Committee, RMWB CIP Advisory Board, Social Recovery Committee, and others. She is a founding member of the Alberta Non-Profit Network. In 2022, Chantal was appointed to the CASE Pacific Northwest and Western Canada Cabinet, where she still currently serves.

Chantal is recognized for her outstanding leadership and has received several accolades. She was named one of the inaugural Top 50 under 50 by YMM magazine. She has also received both the Heart of Wood Buffalo Executive Leadership Award and the Board Leadership Award. In 2024, she was honoured as a Woman of Inspiration by Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta.