TORONTO – AthletesCAN, the association of Canada’s national team athletes, announced Monday the departure of Georgina Truman as Manager of Athlete Relations and Operations.

Truman, who has held a number roles with AthletesCAN during her tenure of nearly five-years, has served in her current position since November 2019, after spending the previous two years as Chief Content Curator. She originally joined the organization as an Operations Intern during the Summer of 2017. 

Truman, has played a pivotal leadership role in AthletesCAN’s daily operations, managing its governance through the Board of the Directors, committees and members, along with strategic relationships with external partners within and outside of the Canadian sport system.

“Georgina has been an instrumental part of this organization,” said AthletesCAN President Erin Willson. “It has been amazing to see her grow with each new role and new challenge she has faced with AthletesCAN. She has worked extremely hard and we are excited for her to excel in her next chapter.”

Truman, who is leaving her post for another opportunity, will complete her time with AthletesCAN on Friday, Feb. 11.

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AthletesCAN, the association of Canada’s national team athletes, is the only fully independent and most inclusive athlete organization in the country and the first organization of its kind in the world.  As the voice of Canadian national team athletes, AthletesCAN ensures an athlete-centered sport system by developing athlete leaders who influence sport policy and, as role models, inspire a strong sport culture. Follow us on social @AthletesCAN or visit athletescan.com.

For more information, please contact:

Alan Hudes

Manager, Communications &
Sport Partnerships
AthletesCAN
Cell: 647-991-5343
ahudes@athletescan.com