Director
With Thrive since 2022
Clemens now lives in Victoria after a long and winding journey. Originally immigrating to Canada from Germany when he was 6, Clemens' family landed in the asbestos mining town of Cassiar, BC. Since then he has lived in Burnaby, Vancouver, Haida Gwaii (15 years), the Cowichan Valley, and now Victoria. Clemens began his professional life as a classical musician, went on to education, and has been an organizational consultant for the last 15 years. Clemens' educational journey includes an undergraduate degree in music from UBC, and an MBA from Royal Roads University, as well as a professional certificate in education from Simon Fraser University. He is also a certified change management professional.
Clemens is seeking deeper connections with the community in Victoria. He is excited to learn how he can contribute to the great work Thrive does. With his background, he is particularly interested to learn of the opportunities to serve in the areas of organizational development, youth, indigenous communities, and education.
Thrive acknowledges that we live, work and play on the Traditional Territory of the Lək̓ʷəŋən speaking peoples. It recognizes the First Nations governments across this region — Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees) and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nations in the core area, the W̱SÁNEĆ Nations {W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), SȾÁUTW̱,(Tsawout) W̱SIKEM (Tseycum)} out on the Saanich Peninsula and Gulf Islands, to the west Sc'ianew (Beecher Bay), T’Sou-ke, and Pacheedaht, and MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat) and Pune’laxutth’ (Penelekut) Nations.
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