Marie-Andree Lessard

Marie-Andree Lessard serves as the Senior Director of Games for the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), where she plays a crucial role in navigating the logistical complexities of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games. With a focus on athlete support and team unity, she is responsible for ensuring that over 200 Canadian Olympians feel connected despite competing across multiple dispersed venues in Italy. Lessard's innovative approach includes sending multiple moose statues to different athletes' villages, symbolizing Team Canada's spirit and camaraderie.