Stacey Dakin
Stacey brings more than 20 years of experience in social change, entrepreneurship, workforce development and social services to her role as Chief Program Officer for Trans Canada Trail. She applies her extensive expertise in community engagement, strategic planning, governance, and thought leadership to enhance Trans Canada Trail’s programs for all partners and trail users.
Fluent in French and English, Stacey is a recognized “systems entrepreneur” — someone who leverages an entrepreneurial mindset, deep curiosity, and the ability to build empowered teams to solve complex problems. Her career has been marked by leadership roles at Community Economic Development and Employability Corporation (CEDEC), Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada, Mentor Canada, and the Canadian Red Cross. She holds a degree in Human Relations and a Master’s degree in Human Systems Intervention from Concordia University. She is also a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) through the Association of Change Management Professionals.
In addition to her role at Trans Canada Trail, Stacey is National President and Chair of Lean In Canada, a community of professional women empowering each other to build purposeful and fulfilling careers, as well as Founder and Principal of Changest, a business consultancy that supports organizations, infrastructures, and teams that enable the visions of change-makers. She is inspired and energized by those who seek to challenge systemic barriers, build consensus and capacity, and make a positive difference in their communities.
Stacey lives near the Parc de la Cité section of the Trans Canada Trail in Quebec, which she explores year-round, often with her dogs, Kiko and Suki. A Certified Travel Consultant, she has a special talent for organizing trips and experiences for friends and family, often making time to enjoy sunrises and sunsets from viewpoints along the Trail. She also holds a deep personal connection to the Trans Canada Trail, with her father’s name appearing on the Victoria Pavilion, and her grandparents’ names on the Dartmouth (Halifax) Pavilion.
