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Laurence Desroches

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Trade Commissioner (Investment) | Déléguée commerciale (Investissement) at Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles | Consulat général du Canada à Los Angeles
📍 Los Angeles, California, United States

Laurence Desroches is the Trade Commissioner for Investment at the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles. She leverages her Masters in Public Diplomacy from the University of Southern California to attract investment to Canada, with a specialized academic focus on Canada-U. S. relations.

Originally from Montréal, Laurence has a keen interest in global affairs, demonstrated by her past participation in the National Model UN and an international cooperation project in Guatemala. During her time in Los Angeles, she has also enjoyed playing ice hockey.

Unique fact: She has volunteered as a teacher in India, showcasing a longstanding commitment to international engagement.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Trade Commissioner (Investment) | Déléguée commerciale (Investissement)
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Canadian Investment
Her current role is focused on attracting and facilitating foreign direct investment into Canada from the Southern California region.
Renewable Energy
She recently represented the Canadian Consulate at RE+, a major renewable energy industry event, indicating a professional focus on the clean energy sector.
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Career

Work history

7-2022
Trade Commissioner (Investment) | Déléguée commerciale (Investissement)
Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles | Consulat général du Canada à Los Angeles
10-2017 - 7-2022
Communications Officer
International Medical Corps
4-2017 - 10-2017
Digital Communications Intern
International Medical Corps
10-2015 - 5-2017
Contributing Researcher
USC Center on Public Diplomacy
1-2016 - 8-2016
Digital Communications Intern
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
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Education
2015 - 2017
Master of Public Diplomacy (MPD)
University of Southern California
2011 - 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal
2007 - 2009
College Diploma
Cégep du Vieux Montréal
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