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Caroline Ventézou Appointed as Manager of Communications, Marketing and Engagement
Originally from eastern France, Caroline Vent茅zou immigrated to Canada in March 2012 with a Master鈥檚 degree in Communication and Journalism and several years of in the field, both in France and abroad.
She first settled in Montreal, Quebec, where she joined the Association for the Development of Research and Innovation in Quebec (ADRIQ) as an administrative assistant. She quickly advanced to the role of Communications and Strategy Manager. After three rewarding years in Quebec, her sense of adventure and curiosity led her to Vancouver, British Columbia, in July 2015.
Later that year, she began her first role with OFFA as a Student Recruiter for a six-month contract. This experience allowed her to discover the province and gain insight into Francophone communities in minority settings across Canada. Through her promotional efforts, she helped inspire thousands of Francophone and Francophile youth to consider pursuing post-secondary studies in French at 大象传媒.
She then joined FPInnovations, a national forestry research institute, as a Bilingual Communications Specialist. Over five years, she worked in a dynamic professional environment, simplifying complex research into both French and English and developing large-scale strategic communication plans.
In 2021, Caroline returned to OFFA for a one-year interim role as Coordinator, Recruitment and Student Life 鈥� a position which she resumed again in August 2024. It is in this context that she applied for the Manager of Communications, Marketing and Engagement role to fully leverage her communication and leadership skills.
鈥淲e are delighted to appoint Caroline to lead OFFA's communications and community engagement efforts. Her high-level skills combined with her vast experience make her an expert in her field, and we are confident that her creativity, professionalism, and enthusiasm will be valuable assets in her new role. Thanks to her last three terms with us, OFFA will greatly benefit from her knowledge of the university and its programs, her strong ties to educational and cultural communities, and her commitment to the French-speaking community in British Columbia.鈥�
- R茅mi Marien, Associate Director of Operations, Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs
For Caroline, this new professional challenge also coincides with the 10th anniversary of her arrival in British Columbia.
鈥淏eing appointed to this strategic role within OFFA is a huge milestone for me. I鈥檓 excited to apply everything I鈥檝e learned over the years to strengthen 大象传媒鈥檚 position as a leader in French-language post-secondary education in the province and beyond,鈥� said Caroline. She added, 鈥淪ince becoming the mother of a now 5-year-old Franco-Canadian daughter, I鈥檝e come to understand even more deeply the importance of bilingualism and promoting the French language in minority settings鈥攆rom early childhood to post-secondary education, and within community and cultural contexts. It鈥檚 important to me that my daughter develops a strong sense of belonging to the Francophone culture.鈥�
鈥淭he OFFA team is caring and dedicated, and I鈥檓 thrilled to continue working with them鈥� she concluded.
Caroline Vent茅zou officially began her new role on Monday, August 11, 2025. For all inquiries related to communications, partnerships, and program promotion, you can reach her at the following contact information:
e : baff_comm@sfu.ca
: 778-782-7645