Executive Director
Biography
Franca Palazzo is an accomplished executive and strategic advisor with more than 25 years of experience in organizational leadership, government relations, stakeholder engagement, and partnership development.
As Executive Director of The Canadian Internet Society, she leads an organization at the intersection of technology, public policy, and digital innovation, bringing together government, industry, academia, and civil society to advance an open, accessible, and trusted Internet.
Franca also serves as Senior Associate with Rkestra, advising organizations on government relations, strategic partnerships, and stakeholder engagement. Her career spans the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, with leadership roles in governance, research, professional associations, and business development.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from McMaster University.
