Dan Hurley

Dan Hurley is responsible for leading engagement with governments and associations, strategic communications, regulatory compliance, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

Prior to joining Navitas North America in 2022, he 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, an assistant to Members of Parliament, a broadcast journalist, a naval reserve officer, and cadet instructor.

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 is an active volunteer including as a director with the Public Affairs Association of Canada, president of the Quadra Education Foundation, and 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 lives near Nanaimo, British Columbia, on the unceded territories of the Snuneymuxw and Coast Salish peoples.