Annette Comeau is Chief Executive Officer of LearnSphere Canada and a member of the organization’s Board of Directors. As the founding CEO, she charted a unique path, taking the organization from start-up to leader in training and workforce development services.

Little known fact about Annette: 

Annette is an avid distance runner, having completed marathons in New York, Chicago and Paris (twice) and three half marathons in Toronto & Fredericton. She is also a closet artist with a few of her works proudly displayed by friends and family. 

Amy joined LearnSphere in 2011, as coordinator for an international development project.  That role evolved into project management on both international and domestic fronts.  Most recently, Amy’s role expanded to include oversight of operations for all domestic projects.  Fully bilingual and well-versed in results-based management, Amy has extensive experience managing...

Little known fact about Amy:

At 16, Amy moved from her native Regina, SK to Winnipeg, MB to pursue her dream of becoming a professional ballerina with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Company.  She danced professionally and toured internationally before quitting at the age of 20. Although that particular chapter of her life is closed, she still dabbles in dance.

Since joining LearnSphere in 2007, Christie’s focus on project management has expanded to include domestic, international, and communications projects. Fluent in English, French and Spanish, Christie’s skill set includes results-based management, writing and editing, gender analysis and communications. She is also acknowledged for her leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

Little known fact about Christie: 

She once played lead trombone in a jazz band and hopes to rekindle that musicianship one day. 

Laura leads the newly-opened LearnSphere Nova Scotia office, our base for exploring new opportunities in Atlantic Canada. Having joined the LearnSphere team in 2010 to run our Training for the Non-Profit Sector (TNPS) program, she drew upon her project management and stakeholder engagement skills to grow this program from a...

Little known fact about Laura:

Having grown up on a dairy farm in rural PEI, she could, at one point, give a cow a show-worthy haircut. Just don’t ask her to replicate those results on a non-bovine form. 

Joanne is LearnSphere’s Learning Manager. She contributes to LearnSphere’s success by providing an adult learning/instructional design perspective to our processes and to our client projects.

Little Known fact about Joanne:

She won a provincial poetry contest at the age of 9. She loves to read and would someday like to write a book.

Lauren joined LearnSphere’s Halifax office in the summer of 2017 to manage the pan-Atlantic Export Market Access Program (EMAP) and E-Tools for Exporting (E for E). With a background in nonprofit fundraising, Lauren has extensive experience building relationships and writing proposals. She particularly enjoys learning about all the careers and businesses that...

Little known fact about Lauren:

Lauren makes it her mission to try every food and beverage establishment in Halifax and so far has patronized over 200 restaurants.  

Katie joined LearnSphere in early 2018 as a project manager. Prior to joining LearnSphere, Katie was the Engineering Outreach Coordinator at the University of New Brunswick. Part of this role involved running the Worlds UNBound program, which provides Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programming that reaches over 7,500 youth around the province each year.   

Little known fact about Katie: 

Katie trained in two Les Mills group fitness programs in New Zealand and continues to teach these programs in Fredericton. 

Craig is a Project Manager with LearnSphere, serving the Newfoundland and Labrador market from an office in St. John’s. Craig’s career has allowed him to work in a range of organizations – two levels of government, a not-for-profit, a Crown Corporation, two marketing agencies, and as an independent consultant – and...

Little known fact about Craig:

While Craig has been interviewed for television on three continents, unlike his grandfather, he has never had the Discovery Channel visit his house for an interview. He is also in second place in his household for his Tely 10 roadrace time, finishing 21 seconds behind his father’s best time.

Carolyne joined LearnSphere as Project Coordinator in March 2014. She is currently working on LearnSphere’s Training for the Non-Profit Sector and ProfitLearn programs. Her discipline and rigour help keep project budgets tightly controlled and project activities on track for achievement of results.

Little known fact about Carolyne:

Carolyne is a home-renovation enthusiast. On the weekend, she likes to roll up her sleeves and get her hands dirty, taking on projects big and small. 

Having worked with LearnSphere since 2011, Catherine Dubé relies on her keen sense of initiative and responsibility to provide strong support to LearnSphere’s project management and executive teams. Catherine is a graduate in Office Administration of O’Sullivan College, a private college in Quebec.

Little known fact about Catherine:

Her favourite quote is by Victor Hugo: “The spirit is enriched by what it receives; the heart, by what it gives.”

Hazel has been providing bookkeeping services for LearnSphere since its inception. She is a self-employed bookkeeper with numerous long-term clients and also provides training and support services for small businesses. Hazel plays a pivotal role in managing LearnSphere’s corporate and project accounts.

Little known fact about Hazel:

As part of her commitment to community-building and poverty alleviation, Hazel has travelled to work in very hands-on development projects in Belize, Cameroon and Haiti.

Diane joined LearnSphere as Office Administrator in April 2017.  Her role is to provide both clerical and administrative support to senior management and staff.

Little known fact about Diane:

Diane really loves outdoor activities such as golfing, fishing (trout, salmon), camping and riding her bicycle.