Rachel Hunting has worked in community development since 2008, with a particular focus on the vitality of Québec’s English-speaking communities, health and social services, and youth. A graduate of Bishop’s University in sociology, she joined the Regional Development Network (RDN) in 2021 after nearly a decade as executive director of Townshippers’ Association. Throughout her career, Rachel has worked at the intersection of community development, organizational leadership, and regional realities, with a particular interest in building connections across sectors and helping communities shape their own development.
Rachel served on the board of directors of the CIUSSS de l’Estrie – CHUS from 2015 to 2024, where she represented community organization expertise as an independent director. During her tenure, she chaired the Governance and Ethics Committee and served as a member of the Human Resources and Communications Committee. She currently serves as president of the board of directors of the Provincial Employment Roundtable (PERT).