Leadership

Education/credentials

• MA in Economics
• CFA charterholder

Briefly outline your professional background.

Professional background is largely in the financial industry (and some government), more specifically in investment management and wealth management

Why did you get involved with the Community Foundation?

To contribute to making Greater Peterborough a community where everyone feels like they belong.

What is your secret super power?

Not sure I really have a superpower but I think I’m pretty good at making people feel comfortable or connecting with people of all backgrounds and walks of life.

I have been a resident of Peterborough since 2007, and involved in various community organizations since then, including being on the board of the Elizabeth Fry Society and my kids school council. In my professional life, I am a Chartered Professional Acco untant (CPA) and currently work in finance at the PRHC. In my personal life I enjoy the arts, music, reading, outdoor adventures and spending time with my family and friends. I want to see Peterborough thrive and I believe our community thrives when every one has what they need to be their best and gives what they can. I hope to join the Community Foundation because it helps Peterborough be better.

Education/credentials

• Advanced Diploma in Advertising, Marketing, and Communications Management from St. Lawrence College
• Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Davenport University

Professional background

I’m the Resource Development Manager at the Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, & Haliburton. I oversee the fundraising, communications, and volunteer departments.

Why did you get involved with the Community Foundation?

While working in the nonprofit sector, I have seen the great impact the Community Foundation has had on our local community and I wanted to support that impact in any way I can.

What is your secret super power?

Building strong genuine relationships with others.

I am a human resources leader with over 20 years of experience in for -profit and not-for-profit sectors including manufacturing, engineering and community health services, as well volunteering with environmental and horticultural organizations. I hold a Ba chelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science (York University), a Master of Industrial Relations (University of Toronto) and a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation. My career has focused on human resources, labour relations, health and safety learning and development, and sustainability. As a Board member, I hope to help create a positive and equitable impact that supports community betterment and environmental sustainability.

Education/credentials

BA (Hons) English Literature and History – Swansea University

Professional background

I am a charitable sector professional who has roles in operations and administration, communications, and development. Currently at Kawartha World Issues Centre.

Why did you get involved with the Community Foundation?

To be able to work with a range of charities and causes throughout Greater Peterborough.

What is your secret super power?

I am an administration machine! I thrive at organizational and tedious tasks that others avoid.

Brandon is a Peterborough resident and secondary school educator with over 12 years of experience supporting young people. He currently works at Trinity College School in Port Hope as an English teacher, Instructional Coach, and Summer Academy Principal, where he supports student success and faculty development. Brandon is passionate about opportunities that foster belonging and strengthen community wellbeing. Outside of work, he is currently completing a Master of Education in Educational Administration at Queen’ s University, is training for a Half Ironman triathlon, and enjoys spending time with his wife, Anna and their standard poodle, Charlie.

As a career data scientist with over 3 decades of experience, Richard provided services across all industry sectors in Canada and the U.S. This work evolved into industry participation in boards, seminars, conferences, articles and publications culminating in a book entitled “Data Mining For Managers ”. This work also evolved into part time teaching across a number of Ontario colleges. His career also allowed time for volunteer efforts which have now become more paramount given his life stage. Currently th is includes board involvement at Community Care, Telecare and the Knights of Columbus as well as specific volunteer activities.

Education/credentials 

Jen is very curious, and always entrepreneurial. This leads to her seeking out knowledge continually and applying it in her life and work. Formally, she studied outdoor recreation, followed by business with a marketing major. She has continued to learn, taking courses in everything from change management and governance to endless courses related to philanthropy. Jen is constantly building networks and connections to learn from, and share knowledge with. Jen enjoys mentoring others and feels she learns as much from those she mentors as she tries to impart.

Professional background

Jen has 25+ years of leadership experience in the private, non-profit and public sectors. Her areas of expertise are strategic business and marketing planning, revenue development, leadership, partnership development, and philanthropy.

Jen is President & CEO of the Canadian Parks Council. There she brings together Federal, Provincial and Territorial Parks and helps them be stronger and more resilient, together. By convening and connecting, the CPC helps parks and governments meet shared challenges and amplify their collective impact for the benefit of all. Before joining the CPC, Jen worked with Ontario Parks as a member of the senior management team leading a large team of marketers, educators and relationship builders as they encouraged responsible visitation and support of the beautiful parks in the province.

Jen also spent 15 years working locally in the non-profit sector and was proud to represent Trent University, PRHC Foundation and YWCA as a leader and fund developer.

Why did you get involved with the Community Foundation?

Working provincially and nationally, I’ve lost some of my connections to our community. I hope that volunteering with the Community Foundation will help me get back in touch with the needs and opportunities in our community.

What is your secret super power?

After years as a wilderness and rock climbing guide, Jen is a master knot tyer (and un-tyer) and is also extremely organized!

Education/credentials

• MA Business Management and Chartered Management Accountant (UK)

I am a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK), studied Disruptive Innovation at Harvard Business School (USA), Social Entrepreneurship from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (Germany), and attended a General Management Programme in Japan.

Professional background

I am a finance and strategy leader with over 20 years of experience in banking, fintech, and nonprofit sectors. My work spans innovation, risk management, and sustainable business growth. As a fintech entrepreneur, finance coach, and part-time professor, I focus on empowering individuals and communities through financial education and strategic impact.

Why did you get involved with the Community Foundation?

I believe in strengthening local communities through sustainable philanthropy and inclusive economic development.

What is your secret super power?  

I can connect diverse people and ideas across cultures to spark meaningful collaborations.

Education/credentials

• Bachelor Environmental Studies, University of Waterloo
• Masters Community Psychology, Wilfrid Laurier University
• Certified Executive Coach, accredited with the International Coaching Federation
• Lean Green belt certified

Professional background.

I have over 25 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector focused on working with marginalized populations in the areas of primary health care, homelessness, public health, youth employment, and social enterprise.

Why did you get involved with the Community Foundation?

I appreciate the Community Foundation’s perspective and believe it offers a persuasive and respected voice on social justice issues. I want to be a part of and contribute to that demonstrated community leadership that I think is needed in Peterborough.

What is your secret super power?

I engage in contact improvisation, a form of dance that offers many lessons about presence and momentum. I like to embrace dance in other ways – fluid movement, in fierce conversations, definitely in coaching dialogues, often while coalition building.

Kathy Green has served as the Board Secretariat for Lakefield College School for close to 20 years.  She is responsible for supporting a unique governance structure drawing on the expertise and experience of over 100 highly committed volunteers serving in a wide range of governance roles for both the school and foundation.  Kathy has held various roles as executive director, director of development and fundraising consultant for a number of youth-serving and healthcare organizations over her 35-year career in the not-for-profit sector.  Kathy holds a Masters of Management Degree in Voluntary Sector Leadership from McGill University and undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Sociology from Wilfrid Laurier University.  She is an active volunteer in her community, most recently serving on the YWCA Peterborough Haliburton’s Governance and Nominating Committees, and past director of Hospice Peterborough and Osteoporosis Peterborough Chapter.  Kathy and her family have proudly made Peterborough their home.

Deborah holds a BA in English Literature from Trent University, along with additional education in Executive Office Administration, Human Resources Management, and Small Business Accounting. She has extensive administrative leadership experience across the post-secondary education, municipal government, and healthcare sectors. As Administrative Lead at the Peterborough 360 Degree Nurse Practitioner -Led Clinic, Deborah oversees key operational functions, including financial and human resources management. Deborah is committed to supporting the community through her professional and volunteer efforts, particularly by advocating for those who face barriers to accessing resources. She believes that when all members of a community have opportunities to both sur vive and thrive, everyone benefits.

Bill Lockington is the founding chair of the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough and current chair of the board of Community Foundations of Canada. He has also been the Chair of Boards of St. Joseph’s Hospital, the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation, Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster, Peterborough Regional Angel Network and Cottage Dreams Recovery Initiative, Inc. He serves as a Director of Jr. Lakers Lacrosse, Hospice Peterborough and the Canadian Canoe Museum. He is the co-founder of the SPARK Photography Festival. A Partner with LLF Lawyers, Bill’s practices corporate/commercial and estate planning/administration law. In recognition of his excellent leadership and the significant contributions that he has made, and that he continues to make, Bill was made an honorary director of the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough in 2019.