Agriculture in the Classroom - Manitoba has hired Katharine Cherewyk as the organizations new Executive Director.
Since 2018,Cherewyk has worked with AITC-M as Operations and Development Manager.
She brings nearly 20 years of experience in communications, fundraising, strategic planning, partnership-building, and project management.
Laura Holtman, Chair of AITC-M Board of Directors says Cherewyk is a strategic leader who understands the critical role education plays in connecting students with the food they eat and the people who produce it.
“Her talent for visionary thinking and relationship-building have helped AITC-M increase its reach in more geographical locations than ever before. We’re very excited about what the future holds.”
Cherewyk says she's excited to work with the team to strengthen AITC-M’s presence in the province.
“I am proud of the team we’ve built and feel extremely fortunate to be a part of the success that we have accomplished over the past five years”, says Katharine. “We are continuing to expand the network who support the work we do. I’m excited to build on this momentum and look forward to exploring new opportunities with teachers, students and industry partners.”
Cherewyk replaces Sue Clayton who left AITC-M to become Director of the School of Agriculture at the University of Manitoba on September 30th.