Lacrosse Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors, confirmed at the April 14, 2026 Board of Directors meeting.
These appointments reflect Lacrosse Canada’s continued focus on strengthening governance, enhancing strategic leadership, and supporting the long-term growth of the organization and the sport nationwide.
Trish Chant-Sehl
Trish is a senior leader with more than 25 years of experience in strategic leadership, operations, and community engagement across postsecondary, municipal, and national sport systems. She currently serves as Associate Director, Recreation & Healthy Living at McMaster University, where she provides strategic oversight for large-scale recreation facilities, programs, and a diverse staff.
She has held senior leadership roles supporting major multisport events including the Pan/Parapan American and Commonwealth Games, and worked on the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Her volunteer experience includes serving on Canadian Mission Staff for two FISU Games, Commonwealth Games bid committees, and currently the Control Commission for the FISU America Games. She has also contributed to her community as President of the Canadian Mental Health Association – Hamilton, Convenor for her local minor hockey association, and currently serves as Chair of the Hamilton Athletic Trust.
Trish brings extensive experience in governance, volunteer engagement, financial stewardship, and legacy planning, with a strong commitment to inclusive, values-driven sport environments.
Alon Eizenman
Alon Eizenman is General Counsel at Plazacorp, where he leads the legal function and serves on the senior leadership team. He is responsible for corporate governance, risk management, and compliance, and plays a central role in structuring complex transactions.
Prior to joining Plazacorp, Alon practiced law at Stikeman Elliott LLP and Goodmans LLP. He holds a B.Sc. in Finance from Pennsylvania State University and a J.D. from the University of Toronto, and was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2008.
Before his legal career, Alon competed at a high level in hockey, playing at Penn State and professionally in France. He brings a valuable dual perspective as both an athlete and governance professional, with a strong commitment to inclusive participation and high-performance excellence.
Carolyn Meacher
Carolyn Meacher is a senior executive with deep expertise in culture, strategy, innovation, and organizational transformation. She brings a dual background in marketing and talent leadership, with senior roles focused on aligning brand, culture, and organizational strategy.
Most recently, Carolyn led People and Culture for dentsu Canada and served as Talent Lead for dentsu Americas, supporting leadership capability across a global professional services organization. Her previous experience includes executive roles at Rogers Communications, Refinery29 (New York), and global advertising and media companies.
Carolyn is a certified coach and has taught design thinking and emotionally intelligent leadership at the Rotman School of Management. She has served on the boards of Canadian Geographic, Key Publishers, and the Ontario Craft Council.
Lacrosse Canada looks forward to the contributions of Trish, Alon & Carolyn as the organization continues to strengthen its governance and advance its strategic priorities.