Adrienne Foster

Adrienne Foster is a seasoned professional with a strong background in tourism and government affairs, encompassing a decade in tourism-related roles and over twelve years specializing in government affairs, including a comprehensive grasp of governmental processes, stakeholder engagement, and political landscapes.

With a unique blend of experience from both private and public sectors, Adrienne possesses a deep understanding of policy development coupled with exceptional skills in stakeholder relations, communications, public speaking, and team management, with multilingual capabilities in English, French, and some Italian.

Her academic achievements include a Master's degree in Art History from Carleton University, a Certificate in Public Relations Management from McGill University, and a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts from Bishop's University.

Adrienne has held key positions in various organizations, such as Vice President of Policy & Public Affairs at the Hotel Association of Canada, Director of Strategy and Corporate Planning at Destination Canada, Director of Research & Public Affairs at the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, and Manager of Research & Policy at the same organization.

Her professional journey also includes roles like Vice President of Industry Relations at IABC Ottawa, Researcher at Temple Scott Associates, Inc., and Curator at Carleton University Art Gallery.