CDDA Team

Louise Lowe

Executive Director

Louise has worked for the CDDA for over 20 years. She is responsible for the leadership and management of the association in accordance with the yearly strategic plan set in partnership with the CDDA Board of Directors.

Louise is responsible for adhering to the association’s daily activities; directing and overseeing the CDDA budget, forging and maintaining relations with trusted partners and members, promoting the association’s mission and voice in the industry, curating annual events, tradeshows, and association fundraisers.

Louise has an influential voice within the diamond drilling industry and sits on various committees including the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME), Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) and Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MIHR).

Ashley Gauvin

Part-Time Communications Officer

Ashley was formerly in the position of Full-Time Marketing, Promotions, Research and Advertising Coordinator  Intern at the CDDA for over a year. She relocated to Sudbury after being offered another position. Ashley is now working from home as a Part-Time Communications Officer to assist with implementing CDDA’s marketing and advertising campaigns, preparing reports, while also assisting with planning meetings, conventions and trade shows.

Contact ashleycdda@gmail.com