TECHNATION Welcomes Nicole Foster to its National Board of Directors

October 28, 2024 - MISSISSAUGA, ON - TECHNATION is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Foster to its National Board of Directors.

Nicole is Director of AWS Global AI/ML and Canada Public Policy, Amazon, where she leads the direction and strategy of artificial intelligence public policy globally for Amazon Web Services (AWS). She also leads the company's public policy efforts in support of the AWS business in Canada. In her role, she focuses on issues related to emerging technology, digital modernization, cloud computing, cyber security, data protection and privacy, government procurement, economic development, skilled immigration, workforce development, and renewable energy policy.

As Canada's leading technology association, TECHNATION looks forward to leveraging Nicole's expertise to further its mission to drive Canada's economic prosperity and global competitiveness through technology adoption across Canada's public and private sectors, as well as supporting TECHNATION's AI4Canada campaign which includes initiatives focused on the acceleration of AI adoption, responsible AI Governance, the future of work and upskilling AI skills and much more.

"I am thrilled to welcome Nicole to TECHNATION's National Board of Directors. Her unique AI/ML policy expertise will be highly valuable to the Association as we strengthen our nationwide impact and continue to advocate for the responsible adoption of AI," said Angela Mondou, President and CEO, TECHNATION.

TECHNATION's National Board consists of executive leaders from across the country, representing global and Canadian tech companies of all sizes. For a full list of National Board members visit www.technationcanada.ca.

About TECHNATION

TECHNATION is Canada's leading technology association, uniting industry, government, and communities to enable economic prosperity across the nation. Our members encompass Canadian SMEs, global firms, and innovators who contribute to enhancing Canada's economic growth and global competitiveness through technology. At TECHNATION, we champion technology prosperity through advocacy, thought leadership, talent development, networking and business development opportunities. Learn more at www.technationcanada.ca.

For more information:
Justine Kintanar
Executive Director, Communications and Marketing
[email protected]