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ALEX MITCHELL

Alex Mitchell

Chief Executive Officer (on leave)

Passionate about the economic potential of the Fraser Valley, Alex leads the team at the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce where she works to ensure the voice of Abbotsford's business community is heard at every level of government. She is a seasoned communicator and public affairs professional with a decade of combined communications, public affairs, and economic development expertise.

Prior to this, Alex was a Director with Hill + Knowlton Strategies, one of the world's leading public relations agencies, where she provided leadership on crisis communications files, executed national media campaigns for some of the Country’s largest companies, and delivered strategic counsel for executive leaders on media relations and corporate reputation.

Alex has also held roles in the municipal economic development space with a focus on sector development in clean technology, agriculture, and ag-tech. Her work has also placed her across the Asia Pacific Region, across various levels of government and industry.

Alex holds an MBA from Simon Fraser University and a BA in political science from the University of British Columbia. She was a fellow in SFU Beedie School’s Social Innovation Lab (RADIUS), recognized by BC Business with the Top 30 Under 30 Award, and is a '10 Weston Loran Scholar.

In her spare time, Alex is passionate about food and wine and hosts numerous events and tastings as a WSET certified sommelier (London Wine and Spirits Education Trust). She also serves on the Board of the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre, Tourism Abbotsford Society, and is proud to call Abbotsford home.

CEO@abbotsfordchamber.com
604-859-9651  

 

Craig Toews

Craig Toews

Acting CEO 

Craig Toews is an experienced community leader serving on numerous boards and community associations.  He recently joined the MCC Board and Hylands Board following his tenure as President of the Abbotsford Chamber Board from 2022-2024.

Recently retired from UFV after 35 years, Craig brings extensive experience in postsecondary with a diverse career spanning IT, Property Development, Construction, and Community Engagement. His collaborative leadership style is shaped by years of fostering university partnerships and working closely with the business community. The policy work he was involved in at the Abbotsford Chamber advocated for changes to strengthen the business sector across the province. With a wealth of board experience, Craig thrives on collaborating with diverse groups of people and is a strong advocate for good governance and leadership development.

craig@abbotsfordchamber.com
604-859-9651 ext 301

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Nathalie Darwin

Administration & Communications Manager

hello@abbotsfordchamber.com
604-859-9651 ext 301

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Samantha Palmer

Business Engagement Specialist

engagement@abbotsfordchamber.com
604-859-9651 ext 350

Taylor Carlson

PR & Marketing Coordinator

marketing@abbotsfordchamber.com
604-859-9651 ext 350

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