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Board of Directors

United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent’s Board is governed by 24 dedicated and passionate community leaders from Windsor-Essex County and Chatham-Kent area. They provide strategic direction and leadership to make local issues like poverty, hunger, and mental health #UNIGNORABLE.

Diverse voices are critically important to our work. Together, our Board of Directors is intentionally examining barriers to build a more equitable process and board that reflects the communities that we serve. Our Board of Directors brings a broad range of valuable experience and expertise to the table, and we are grateful for their commitment to United Way.

Officers of the Corporation

Kelly Wolfe-Gregoire

Chair | Sr. Director, Human Resources & Organizational Wellness, Erie Shores Health Care

Paul Gleason

Vice Chair | VP Customer Care & Corporate Operations Enwin Utilities Ltd.

Lori Atkinson

Past Chair | Regional Manager Windsor Essex Libro Credit Union

Rachel McRae

Treasurer | Associate Vice-President, Finance University of Windsor

Lorraine Goddard

Chief Executive Officer, United Way Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent

Directors at Large

Carolyn Alexander

Legal Counsel, Willis Law Firm

Beverly Becker

National Director, B2B Marketing Postmedia

Tracie Booth

President of Lambton Kent Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) local

Shelly Duben

Retired, Superintendent, Greater Essex County District School Board (Chatham-Kent)

Steve Erwin

Corporate Communications, Windsor Regional Hospital

Jason Francis

Head of Alfa Romeo Canada & Retail Operations Stellantis Canada

Barry Horrobin

Director Planning & Physical Resources Windsor Police Service

Mike Kisch

1st Vice President UNIFOR Local 2458

Jayme Lesperance

Asst. Crown Attorney, Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General

Jeff McFadden

President, Unifor Local 127 (Chatham-Kent)

Radha Patel

Continuing Teacher Education Program Coordinator University of Windsor

Lynda Pizzolitto

Retired, Manager, Reliance Home Comfort

Sandra Sahli

OSSTF Active Retired Member, Chapter 9

Linda Staudt

Retired Director of Education, London District Catholic School Board

James Stewart

President, Unifor Local 444

Kyla Tewkesbury

Branch Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal (Chatham-Kent)

Jennifer VanZetten

Vice President, OPSEU/SEFPO Region 1

United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize that our ability to improve outcomes for children and youth requires an intentional approach and commitment to inclusive excellence. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those who may need accommodations, to apply to join our board.