Meet the Executive Committee for the 2024-2025 Rotaract Year!
She is a Cree woman and is passionate in supporting the Indigenous community in Ottawa. She has been a part of Rotaract since 2021. Lara studied Indigenous Studies and Law at Carleton University. She currently works for the federal government as an Indigenous portfolio coordinator. Last year she served as the community service director and this year she is so excited to serve as the President bringing new opportunities to the club!
Have a leadership question about our club? Looking to partner with us or unsure who to contact? Email our President, Lara!
Lara Jobson
President
Lover of books and chai lattes
Diya is a second-year computer science and mathematics student at the University of Ottawa. She first learned about Rotary through the grade-twelve scholarship program; soon after, she fell in love with the community and vision. Diya says she wants to "save the world" by intersecting humanitarianism and technology.
She loves travelling to experience diverse cultures and partake in humanitarian projects. If you give her the chance, she will read all day, dance all day, and spend the night learning anything about everything.
Send Diya an email! Interested in our upcoming events or have ideas for club growth? Diya is your go-to. Reach out and share your thoughts!
Diya Chakravarty
Vice President
Loves exploring random streets
Andrew Franklin Famme
Past President
Likes obscure tax questions
Andrew is a Senior Staff Accountant at a local public accounting firm. A life-long learner, he is working towards his CPA designation. He moved to Ottawa for school from his hometown of Stratford ON in 2018 and joined Rotaract in 2019. He was introduced to Rotary by a high school teacher, a Rotarian, who encouraged him to participate in Rotary’s Adventures in Citizenship program. Andrew is grateful for the opportunities Rotary and Rotaract have given him, and he cannot wait to see what the coming Rotary year will bring. Andrew has previously served as the Community Service Director, Vice- President, and Membership Director of the Rotaract Club of Ottawa.
Do you have general questions about the club? Are you interested in running for a vacant executive position? Send Andrew an email!
Lindsay D’Amato
Membership Director
Loves to bake
Lindsay is in her fourth-year of Global Affairs and French at Carleton University. She was introduced to Rotary when she completed a Rotary Youth Exchange program in Belgium in 2018. During this program, she met some amazing Rotarians and participated in fundraising events for her host Rotary Club. This motivated her to find more ways to become involved with Rotary. Lindsay moved to Ottawa from northern Ontario in 2020 and joined Rotaract in January 2024. When she is not studying or working, she can be found at the gym, with her cats, or crocheting!
Interested in joining the club? Want to know if Rotaract is right for you? Send Lindsay an email!
Reid is a Software Engineer working for an Ottawa-based tech company, and has been a member of the Rotaract Club of Ottawa for six years, serving as treasurer for his fifth year. He originally moved to Ottawa in 2016 from Yellowknife, NT to study at the University of Ottawa. In Yellowknife, Reid was the vice president and president of his high school Interact club. After completing his degree he decided to stay in Ottawa after falling in love with the city. When he’s not working, he loves getting outdoors and taking advantage of what the Ottawa Valley has to offer, or if he’s feeling a little lazier, he can be found watching TV and cross stitching.
Have a question regarding our club fundraisers? Still need to pay your membership fees? Reid can help guide you!
Reid Tait
Treasurer
Loves rules and finding their loopholes
Izzy Houston
External Communications Director
Loves to bake bread… is gluten free
Izzy is a third-year Public Relations student at the University of Ottawa and Algonquin College. She was introduced to Rotary by her Mom, a Rotarian, and helped at countless Rotary events before eventually joining her town’s inaugural Interact Club. With her Interact Club, she attended RYLA and served four years on the executive board as a Vice President, President and Past President. She is super excited to be a part of Rotaract and see where it will take her next! When not volunteering in her community or doing school work, Izzy loves hiking, crafting, thrifting and checking out new cozy cafes!
Have a promotion or media question? Want to partner with us on a digital platform? Reach out to Izzy!
Secretary
Vacant
This could be you! Got a knack for organization and a keen eye for detail? The Secretary position is vacant! Step into this crucial role and help keep our club running smoothly. Reach out to learn how you can make a difference!
Community Service Director
Vacant
This could be you! Passionate about giving back to the community? As the Community service director, you'll initiate local service projects and help connect our club with the community! Reach out to find out how you can make a positive impact on the community!
International Service Director
Vacant
This could be you! Interested in global issues and international relations? The International Service Director role is currently vacant. Take the lead in forging global partnerships and spearheading international service projects. Reach out to find out how you can make a worldwide impact!