Mine Shift Foundation Welcomes Inaugural Executive Director, Chrissy Benz
Vancouver, September 12, 2023 – The Mine Shift Foundation, a leading non-profit dedicated to eradicating harassment within the mining industry, proudly introduces Chrissy Benz as their full-time Executive Director. With an impressive background in leadership and an unwavering commitment to equity, inclusion, and safety, Ms. Benz assumes a pivotal role in advancing the organization's objectives and extending its influence.
As the Executive Director, Chrissy Benz will provide strategic vision and operational leadership to steer Mine Shift towards its mission of fostering a mining industry free of all forms of harassment. Drawing from her extensive experience in overseeing multi-million-dollar projects, business operations, and educational program development, gained from previous roles with the Olympic & Paralympic Games and the Canadian Congress on Inclusive Diversity & Workplace Equity, Chrissy brings a wealth of expertise to the organization, ensuring its continuous expansion and success in the years ahead.
"We are delighted to welcome Chrissy Benz as our inaugural Executive Director," affirmed Susan Lomas, P.Geo, President & Founder of Mine Shift Foundation. "Chrissy's outstanding background in business operations, coupled with her genuine dedication to active allyship and the cultivation of healthy workplace culture, positions her as the ideal leader to guide our organization forward. With Chrissy at the helm, we hold every confidence that the Mine Shift Foundation will expand our impact to enhance safety within the mining industry through our innovative bystander intervention training program."
Chrissy conveyed her sentiments regarding the role, asserting, "I’m honoured to join Mine Shift and further its mission to combat sexual violence, sexual harassment, bullying, racism, and intimidation within mining, mineral exploration industries, and mining-impacted communities. While I have worked extensively with global organizations, this mission holds a special place in my heart due to its personal significance. My hometown and family have deep roots in the logging and mining sectors, making the mission to enhance safety a cause that resonates with me on both a personal and professional level. I hold tremendous respect for the Board's genuine and inclusive approach towards addressing workplace harassment and I am eager to join in championing their vision and mission. I look forward to collaborating with partners and empowering workers to foster significant change through education and empowerment."
The appointment of an Executive Director stands as a significant milestone within the organization's journey, marking a new phase of expansion and outreach as they endeavour to effect transformation through education and advocacy.
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Email: mineshift@mineshift.org
Phone: 1-236-326-4309
About Mine Shift Foundation:
Established in 2018 as Me Too Mining, the Mine Shift Foundation is a vanguard non-profit dedicated to eradicating all forms of harassment within the mining industry. Rooted in the vision of a harassment-free mining sector, the foundation has already educated over 600 workers through its renowned DIGGER Training Program. It is renowned for its commitment to education and advocacy, and this new appointment marks a pivotal stride in their quest for industry-wide transformation.
