Larissa Blank

Larissa Blank is an experienced professional in First Nations education and coordination, currently serving as the First Nations Coordinator at New Gold Inc. since November 2021. Prior to this role, Larissa worked as the Post Secondary Education Coordinator at Tk'emlups te Secwepemc from July 2013 to November 2021 and held a position as an Independent Contractor for the First Nations Technology Council in 2021, focusing on developing student policy through a trauma-informed, strength-based lens. Additional experience includes serving as Divisional Secretary 1 at Thompson Rivers University and holding the role of Undergrad Assistant/Academic Advisor at Simon Fraser University. Larissa holds an Executive MBA in Administration and Leadership from Simon Fraser University, a Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Development from Thompson Rivers University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Administration/Leadership with a minor in First Nations Studies from Simon Fraser University.