Mara-Lee Statham Appointed as Abundance Canada’s Inaugural Chief Financial Officer

Mara-Lee Statham smiles at the camera in a coral blazer against a grey background.

WINNIPEG, August 2025 — On August 1, 2025, Mara-Lee Statham, an accomplished executive with over 30 years of experience in accounting, finance, compliance, and risk management, was appointed as Abundance Canada’s inaugural Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Holding multiple professional designations—including Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/C)—Mara-Lee brings a depth of expertise across financial stewardship, internal controls, and data privacy. Her leadership is defined by a thoughtful, analytical approach and a steadfast commitment to ethical decision-making. When asked why she was attracted to Abundance Canada, she said:

“I am passionate about helping organizations grow responsibly, balancing innovation and opportunity with strong governance and a culture of ethics and accountability. My transition into the non-profit space is driven by a personal commitment to values-driven impact and service.” – Mara-Lee Statham, CFO, Abundance Canada

Mara-Lee’s work is grounded in integrity, transparency, and results. Her contributions in this position will continue to strengthen Abundance Canada’s capacity to deliver on its mandate with confidence and clarity.

“We are excited to announce this new CFO for Abundance Canada, and to have someone as qualified as Mara-Lee join us in that role. As we developed our current strategic plan, our Board recognized the importance of adding a CFO position as the logical next step for our rapidly growing foundation. Over the past several months, I have had the pleasure of working with Mara-Lee in her role as our Interim Director of Finance. Mara-Lee has brought critical insight, knowledge and alignment within our finance team. I look forward to continuing to work closely with her and our Board of Directors to move forward on our organizational sustainability, growth and impact priorities.” – Alan Goddard, CEO, Abundance Canada