Vancouver, BC – January 28th, 2025 – destinationone Consulting is delighted to announce that Laurel Gillespie, MBA, CHE, has joined as a Strategic Advisor. Laurel is a recognized leader in the non-profit and healthcare sectors, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA). Her wealth of experience and passion for advancing impactful initiatives make her a perfect addition to the destinationone team.
Laurel’s leadership at CHPCA has driven meaningful advancements in end-of-life care, policy reform, and education across Canada. Inspired by her personal health journey, she has dedicated her career to ensuring compassionate and equitable care for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. Her collaborative approach and commitment to innovation have earned her widespread respect within the sector.
“Laurel’s expertise and dedication to social impact align perfectly with our mission,” said KD Khairah, Founder of destinationone Consulting. “Her insights will be instrumental as we continue to expand our services within the non-profit and public sectors, helping organizations thrive through our innovative recruitment solutions.”
As a Strategic Advisor, Laurel will guide destinationone’s efforts to support mission-driven organizations, ensuring they attract and retain top talent to achieve their goals. Her involvement reflects destinationone’s ongoing commitment to creating meaningful partnerships and driving impact within communities.
“I am thrilled to join destinationone Consulting as a Strategic Advisor,” said Laurel Gillespie. “Strong, values-driven leadership is essential for non-profits and social enterprises. I look forward to contributing to destinationone’s mission to empower organizations with the right talent to make a lasting difference.”
About destinationone Consulting
destinationone Consulting is a full-service recruitment, executive search and hr consulting firm specializing in permanent placements through hybrid contingency, subscription, and retained-search models. Our innovative Recruitment-as-a-Subscription-Service (destinationoneRAASS™) empowers non-profits, healthcare providers, public-sector organizations and more to build strong teams while advancing their missions.