After an extensive search process, the RGC has appointed Sarah McCarthy, the former Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the Rick Hansen Foundation. McCarthy will start work officially on Jan. 5, 2025.
In a memo to stakeholders, the RGC described McCarthy as “a collaborative executive leader with 15 years of experience in leading teams to build and deliver social impact through the development of innovative solutions to complex challenges.”
At the Rick Hansen Foundation, a charity dedicated to raising awareness, changing attitudes, helping create accessible spaces, and liberating the amazing potential of people with disabilities, McCarthy’s responsibilities encompassed strategic and operational planning, program implementation, and the stewardship of impactful business development strategies.
Under her leadership, the organization successfully launched and implemented the RHF..
