A Science Policy Conversation with the Council of Great Lakes Region and International Association for Great Lakes Research

Mark Fisher was appointed chief executive officer of the Council of the Great Lakes Region in 2014. Mark is a seasoned professional with 13 years of experience in policy making, strategic business planning, corporate communications, stakeholder engagement, public advocacy, and issues management. He brings a wealth of experience in international affairs, with a focus on advancing the United States-Canada relationship in the areas of trade, security, natural resource development, and environmental protection. He also brings extensive experience providing advice to key decision-makers and influencers, including the prime minister of Canada, provincial premiers and ministers, parliamentarians, and C-level executives from the private and nonprofit sectors.