PFM Executive Search is excited to announce the appointment of Jennifer Lawrence, as the new Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA), effective October 7th, 2024.
With a strong background in regulatory, governance and operational excellence, Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of values-based leadership driving innovation and growth.
Jennifer served in a number of executive leadership roles, where she demonstrated excellence in strategic planning, culture and people development, fiscal management, board governance, legislative relations, and policy analysis. As Registrar/CEO of the College of Dental Hygienists of BC for 15 years, Jennifer notably led the College through a period of extensive growth and successful transformation.
She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Victoria, Masters of Arts degree in Executive Leadership from Royal Roads University, and a certificate in Strategic Management of Regulatory and Enforcement Agencies from the Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys hiking and exploring the outdoors with her family and rescue dog.
In this new role, Jennifer will be instrumental in leading BCIA’s strategic direction and continuing its mission and duty as a regulatory body. “I am honoured to be joining the BCIA at such a transformative time and being able to contribute through my leadership purpose that envisions new possibilities and empowers a team to achieve that vision through values that include adaptability, enthusiasm, integrity, balance, collaboration, and innovation”.
PFM wishes Jennifer all the best in her new leadership role.
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