Chief Communications Officer
Nathan Huculak became the Canadian Red Cross Chief Communications Officer in 2018.
Nathan is responsible for leading all communications to advance Canadian Red Cross strategic priorities; enhance and protect the organization’s public image; encourage informed, supportive volunteers and staff; and promote support of Red Cross programs and initiatives.
Under Nathan’s leadership, the Canadian Red Cross has improved its internal communications capacity and grown an international communications delegate program ready to support emergencies around the world. He has also created an in-house audio/visual (AV) department, and advanced research on organizational trust.
Since joining the Canadian Red Cross in 2005, Nathan has held a variety of positions with increasing levels of responsibility. Along the way, he has led communication teams addressing multiple emergencies in Canada and abroad, including the domestic COVID-19 response (2020-2023); the 2016 wildfires in Fort McMurray, Alberta; the 2015 earthquake in Nepal; the 2013 typhoon in the Philippines; and the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. He has also led community forums on the impacts of climate change, photo exhibits chronicling the humanitarian impacts of war, and a five-year partnership with the Government of Canada (‘Faces of Humanity’ campaign) that saw exhibits and events held across the country to help engage Canadians in humanitarian issues. Nathan brings more than two decades of experience to his work in media relations, crisis communications, issues management and public engagement.
Prior to joining the Red Cross, Nathan enjoyed a career in theatre, film, and television, which included features with network television, public broadcasters and productions at festivals and events in Canada and the U.S. With experience as an actor, director, producer and writer, Nathan also spent time working in education and culture, creating curriculum and engagement projects for colleges, universities and museums – often with a focus on immigration and newcomer stories.
Nathan holds a BFA and MFA in Theatre, Film, and Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia. He lives in Victoria B.C., where he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.