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Board and Staff

Board of Directors 2009/2010

  • Vivian Zochowski: Chair, KWCF
  • Jacqui Murphy: Vice Chair, KWCF and Chair, Leadership Identificiation
  • David Calder: Treasurer, KWCF and Chair, Audit
  • David Yach:  Past Chair, KWCF
  • Greg Barratt: Chair, Council
  • David Brenneman
  • Ed D'Agostino
  • Mitali De
  • Brian Fisher
  • Michael Klopchic
  • Hulene Montgomery
  • Eric Strassburger: Chair, Investment
Staff
 


Rosemary Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Secretary to the Board of Directors

As Chief Executive Officer for The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation, I have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the organization. If I can provide assistance or information about The Foundation, or if you would like to inquire regarding The Foundation's ability to help with your philanthropic plans, please call me at 519-725-1806 extension 1, or e-mail me at rsmith@kwcf.ca. I would be pleased to chat with you.

  

Karen Saunders
Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer I am responsible for the accounting, investment, administration, and privacy functions of the organization. This includes financial reporting, disbursement, donation and gift acceptance, investment, and administrative activities. For financial queries please contact me at 519-725-1806 extension 2, or e-mail at ksaunders@kwcf.ca.

  

Linda Zensner
Manager of Grant Services

As Manager of Grants Services for The Foundation, I am responsible for all aspects of our granting programs. This includes community consultation and liaison, analysis of grant requests, and monitoring and evaluation of grants awarded. I also assist our Donor Advisors with research and coordination of their grantmaking activities. For Grant queries please contact me at 519-725-1806 extension 5, or email me at lzensner@kwcf.ca.

  

Tracy Van Kalsbeek
Manager of Marketing and Communications

As Manager of Marketing and Communications for The Foundation, I have the privilege of promoting The KWCF to our wonderful community. Whether it's writing media releases, publications, conducting market research, updating the website or just shouting from the roof tops, I'm here to make sure YOU know all about the fantastic things The KWCF does everyday. I'd love to hear from you! Give me a call at 519-725-1806 extension 6, or email me at tracy@kwcf.ca.


 

Bethan Llewellyn

Office Administrator

As Office Administrator for The Foundation, I assist Rosemary, take care of our office, and handle accounts payable inquiries. I have the pleasure of working alongside Tracy in planning and managing special events and provide overall office administration for The Foundation. I'm the smiling face you'll see when you come in to our office. If you're not sure who to contact at The Foundation, please call me at 519-725-1806 extension 4, or email me at bllewellyn@kwcf.ca.


 
 

Linda Snyder

Donor Services & Grants Administrator

As Donor Services & Grants Administrator for The Foundation, it is my responsibility to maintain our Foundation Information Management System in the areas of Donation Receipting, Gift Acknowledgement, Fund Management and Grants Administration. If you would like general information, or have any questions about how to apply for a grant, how to make a donation, or your charitable gift receipt, please do not hesitate to contact me at 519-725-1806 extension 3, or email me at lsnyder@kwcf.ca.

  

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