Thursday, April 17, 2025
Pollution Probe, Canada’s longest-standing environmental not-for-profit, charitable organization, has announced the appointment of Melissa DeYoung as chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 1, 2025. DeYoung, who currently serves as vice president, will succeed outgoing CEO Christopher Hilkene, who will continue with the organization as executive chair.
“We are delighted that Melissa has accepted to be our new CEO,” said Parminder Sandhu, chair of the Pollution Probe Board of Directors. “Melissa is incredibly qualified, holding a Master of Environmental Studies degree from York University, and bringing expertise in health-related programming, chemicals and plastics management, transportation, circular economy and water. She has been a driving force in environmental programming, policy, and advocacy at Pollution Probe for almost 15 years and she will be an incredible asset to the organization in her new role.”
The charitable organization that has been defining environmental problems through research, promoting understanding through education, and pressing for practical solutions through advocacy since 1969.
“I am honoured to lead Pollution Probe into its next chapter,” said DeYoung. “I am looking forward to building on the strong foundation established by Christopher and to working alongside our dedicated team to advance our mission of finding substantive and enduring solutions to pressing environmental issues with a steadfast commitment to Clean Air, Clean Water, and a Healthy Planet.”
The Board of Directors extended its deepest gratitude to Hilkene for his exceptional leadership and dedication during his tenure as CEO. Under his guidance, Pollution Probe has made significant strides in environmental policy and advocacy, particularly related to plastics and freshwater policy, and Great Lakes issues.
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