CORY WITTER

Executive Director
Montreal, Quebec

As Executive Director Cory creates the organization's strategy, ensures equity is integrated and practiced in all facets of YCL’s work and builds relationships to expand the impact of our work.

Cory is an environmentalist and driven for her passion in sustainability and youth-led work. She was born in Belgium but grew up in Hong Kong, Ireland, England and immigrated to Canada at 15. Cory graduated with a first class honours degree in international development and economics from Dalhousie university with certificates in intercultural communication and indigenous studies, where they won the green impact award.

They are currently pursuing a graduate diploma in business administration at John Molson School of Business. Cory has worked in the nonprofit sphere since 2017 with a focus on finance, operations, and business development for youth-focused organizations. Her passions revolve around climate justice, food security, LGBTQ+ social justice, mental health, and empowering/supporting youth to be changemakers in their communities.

When not at work Cory is either painting, enjoying nature, or dragon boating.