Build Waterloo Region, a division of the Region of Waterloo, has been the host of the CYPT since 2021. As Director of Build Waterloo Region, Matthew Chandy has provided strong leadership and a steady connection between the CYPT and the Region of Waterloo.
In recent weeks, Matthew was offered another position and last week he left his role as Director of Build Waterloo Region in order to pursue this opportunity. We would like to thank Matthew for all the leadership and guidance he’s provided over the years, and wish him all the best in this new position.
When we moved into recruitment for a new Co-Chair, we did so knowing that there was stability with one Co-Chair (Jim Moss) and the host organization leadership (Matthew Chandy.) However, with Matthew’s departure, the Steering Committee has decided to pause recruitment of a new Co-Chair for the next 6 months. Barb Cardow is committed to staying in the role of Co-Chair during this time.
We plan to resume Co-Chair recruitment later this year. Please stay tuned for an update via our bulletin about when recruitment will re-open. Thank you to everyone who has interest in this Co-Chair opportunity, and we look forward to opening up the process again once we are in a time of greater stability. If you have any questions, please reach out to Alison Pearson, Manager of the CYPT at APearson@regionofwaterloo.ca.