Dan Hurley

Dan Hurley is responsible for leading engagement with governments and associations, strategic communications, regulatory compliance, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives for the University Partnerships North America (UPNA) division of Navitas.

Prior to joining Navitas in 2022, he ran a strategic consulting practice and held senior external relations and advancement roles at the University of Winnipeg, Vancouver Island University, and Pearson College UWC (United World College). He was also chief of staff to Canada’s Minister of the Environment, senior advisor to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, and a parliamentary assistant to Members of Parliament. He has also been a broadcast journalist, and a naval reserve officer and cadet instructor in the Canadian Armed Forces.

His proudest achievements include launching one of the first tuition waiver programs for former youth-in-care at a Canadian university, successfully completing a major capital campaign, and mentoring emerging leaders to achieve success.

Dan serves as a volunteer with several organizations including as a director with the Public Affairs Association of Canada, as president of the Quadra Education Foundation and Dancestreams Youth Dance Company, and as an examiner and national committee member with the Canadian Public Relations Society. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Winnipeg, a Master of Journalism from Carleton University, and an Accreditation in Public Relations.

Originally from Winnipeg, Dan has lived and worked in regions across Canada now resides with his family near Nanaimo, British Columbia, on the unceded territories of the Snuneymuxw and Coast Salish peoples.