Iodine Network Welcomes New Coordinator

The Network for the Sustained Elimination of Iodine Deficiency is pleased to announce the appointment of Lucie Bohac as the new Coordinator of the Iodine Network.

Lucie has taken up the position as of October 18, 2006 and brings with her over 13 years experience in executive management, program design, policy and partnership development as well as public relations in youth oriented organizations. As the former executive director of the Canadian Youth Foundation (CYF), Lucie managed organizational restructuring, edited research publications, effected public policy  campaigns, spearheaded private sector partnerships and developed major initiatives including the Canadian Youth Business Foundation and Career Circuit, an on-line nation-wide network of  youth serving agencies. Previous to her position at CYF, she was the director of the Youth Initiatives Program at CIDA.

Lucie has been active on the Board of Directors of a variety of not-for-profit organizations such as the Canadian Youth Business Foundation, AIESEC International and the Collegium for Work and Learning. 

In her role as the Coordinator of the Iodine Network, Lucie will be responsible for the Network’s secretariat. She will manage the Network’s programs and Board activities, as well as implement the advocacy and communications initiatives; network and collaborate with the international community of organizations working to eliminate iodine deficiency; and, along with the Network’s chair, develop and broker financial assistance to support the Network. Lucie is based in Ottawa, Canada at the Micronutrient Initiative offices which host the Secretariat.