Cecile Klerks -Janssen

Cecile Klerks-Janssen has a diverse work experience spanning various positions and industries. Cecile is currently serving as the Chief Philanthropy Officer at the Thames Valley District School Board. Prior to this, they worked as a Fundraising Coordinator at the McCormick Care Foundation, where they supported planning, execution, and reporting on the Foundation's annual giving programs. Cecile also held the position of Events and Volunteer Manager at The Brandon Prust Foundation from 2017 to 2023. Additionally, Cecile worked as a Business Development Director at Skilled Accents and as a Project Manager and Fundraising Coordinator at Good Neighbors Canada. Cecile has also contributed their skills as an Administrative Officer at the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada and as a Customer Service Representative at TD. In their earlier career, Cecile served as a Community Relations and Events Assistant at Children's Health Foundation and as an Administrative Assistant at Western University. Cecile began their career at Wageningen University and Research Centre, where they held roles as an Event Coordinator and Advisor Human Resources.

Cecile Klerks-Janssen attended Augustinianum te Eindhoven from 1978 to 1985, where they studied Atheneum. Cecile then went on to HAN University of Applied Sciences from 1988 to 1992, focusing on Communication and Health Education. Later, they attended Fontys University of Applied Sciences from 1995 to 1996, studying Human Resources Management. Lastly, they pursued Visual Arts, Children's Literature, and Geography of Canada at Western University from 2011 to 2012.