Krista Carr

Krista (she/her) lives in Burton, New Brunswick on the traditional lands of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’kmaq and Peskotomuhkati people.

Krista is a long-time advocate in the inclusion movement, with over 28 years of experience in the nonprofit sector as a champion of inclusion. Before joining Inclusion Canada, she was the Executive Director of Inclusion NB, a provincial member of Inclusion Canada. In her current role, Krista is responsible for leading the Inclusion Canada national organization, the Inclusion Canada Foundation, and Inclusive Education Canada (IEC).

In addition to her extensive work portfolio, Krista sits on a number of national disability-related boards and committees, including chair of the federal government’s Minister’s Disability Advisory Group (MDAG).

Krista is a graduate of the University of New Brunswick (UNB) where she earned a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and several diplomas in Human Resources and Management. In 2023, Krista was awarded the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal for her many years of advocating for a Canada where everyone belongs.

She is fluently bilingual and works on behalf of Inclusion Canada’s federation in both French and English. She resides just outside Fredericton, NB with her husband and two daughters.