Born in rural community in Manitoba, Canada, Darrel Nadeau grew up on the family dairy farm. It is in this small yet proud French-speaking community that Darrel gained his family values and work ethic. Darrel went on to complete a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Manitoba. After one year in the private sector, Darrel accepted a position as a Foreign Service Officer with the Government of Canada. Here he gained insight on the public service, international affairs, human rights and diplomacy. After serving nearly 4 years in Ottawa, Darrel decided to return to Manitoba and completed a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA/CPA) designation. He would go on to work for 6 years as a Manager in Finance and Administration for the Canadian Centre for Child Protection as well as nearly 6 years as Executive Director of Festival du Voyageur, Western Canada’s largest annual French-language event.

In April 2023, Darrel was appointed Vice-President, Visitor Experience at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, where he oversees the continuous improvement of the visitor experience as well as the growth of self-generated revenue activities. His portfolio has recently expanded to include the museum’s public programming, community engagement and Indigenous relations. Darrel is also volunteer Treasurer of the Montreal-based International Bureau for Children’s Rights. His work at the museum and in the community are centered around his passions for purpose-based organizational management, human rights, and arts and culture.