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On this page you will find useful information to get to know us better, such as our corporate video, our 2023 Impact Report and our latest campaign to raise awareness of the water crisis.

This is Our Story | One Drop Foundation

At One Drop, we unite people and empower communities to solve the water and climate crisis through innovative, sustainable actions. Channeling the creative spirit of Cirque du Soleil, we rally local and international changemakers to raise funds and co-create solutions that drive life-changing projects worldwide.

Together, since 2007, we have transformed the lives of nearly 3 million people in Latin America, India, Africa, and among Indigenous communities in Canada. Join us in turning water into action and creating a sustainable future with safe water for all.

Terms of Reference

In this document you will find a description of the role, responsibilities and benefits of being a board member at One Drop.

Terms of Reference

Governance

Board of Directors

Guy Laliberté
Chairman of the Board
Founder of Cirque du Soleil, One Drop Foundation and Lune Rouge

France Chrétien Desmarais
Vice Chair of the Board
Chairman of the Board of Precinomics Solutions Santé Canada

Kateri Da Silva
Businesswoman, Engineer, MBA

Ernenek Duran
Chief Executive Officer

Filippo Marchino
Founding Partner, The X-Law Group, P.C.

Jerry Nadal
Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Experiences, LLC

Mark L. Smith
President, Pandion Investments Ltd

Richard Wilson
Nonprofit Organization Administrator

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Meet our CEO

Ernenek Duran

President & Chief Executive Officer

“Life is like riding a bike; always forward and with balance”

Ernenek is a purpose-driven leader who seeks to make the greatest social and environmental impact on this planet and its people. Recognized for his adaptive leadership style and extensive experience in international development, Ernenek serves as President and CEO of the One Drop Foundation where he has led the strategic direction of the Foundation since 2023. In this role, he excels at coaching his team to co-design and deliver high-impact systemic change projects, foster complex multi-stakeholder alliances, and drive sustainable change.

Ernenek's expertise in strategy development, execution, and complex partnership building is critical to the success and impact of One Drop's diverse portfolio of projects around the world, as well as to mobilizing the necessary financial resources. Prior to his current role, Ernenek held several positions within One Drop, including Senior Director of Programs and Director of the Lazos de Agua Program, Project Development Manager, and Project Manager, India.

Prior to joining One Drop, Ernenek’s field experience with Oxfam-Québec, where he advised on water, sanitation, hygiene, and food security projects in Honduras and Haiti, consolidated his commitment to social impact. His tenure as Program Director at Mexico’s EDUCA Foundation further solidified his dedication to supporting disadvantaged communities.

Ernenek's academic credentials include an MBA in Corporate Social Responsibility from Université Laval, a Master's in Management and Information Technology from Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, and a Bachelor's in Computer Systems Engineering. As a Global Visiting Professor at Tec de Monterrey and a member of the Board of Governors of the Latin American Water Council, Ernenek shares his expertise in corporate social responsibility and shared value creation, reflecting his commitment to developing the next generation of socially responsible leaders and advancing sustainable development in the region.

Read our 2023 impact report

2023 Impact Report

Our Latest Campaign on the Urgent Water Crisis

The Unfair Glass