Committees

The foundation is grateful to the dedicated core of community volunteers and professionals, all of whom make their special contributions by assisting the board and staff. Our volunteers desire to make a difference in our community by giving of their time and expertise.

Finance Committee

  • Steve McGaghran, Chair
  • Darin Cleary
  • Jim Steele
  • Bill Underwood

Grants Committee

  • Jayne Carman, Chair
  • Chuck Beach
  • Sharon Binning
  • Pat Davies
  • Doug DeLaronde
  • Julia Jacobson
  • Lucy Marco
  • Ana Olson
  • Jim Steele
  • Paula Thomlison

Nominating Committee

  • Gethin Edward – Chair
  • Paul Bisanti, President Brantford/Brant Chamber of Commerce
  • Cindy Swanson, President Rotary Club of Brantford
  • Randy MacKenzie, President Kiwanis Club of Brantford

Past Presidents Committee

  • Dianne Belliveau
  • Wayne Branchaud
  • Dean Braund
  • Anne Buchanan
  • Nick Rizzo
  • Jim Steele
  • Bill Underwood

Random Act of Kindness Day Committee

  • Rob Nagy, Chair
  • Patti Berardi
  • Nicole Callander
  • Dave Carrol
  • Bill Harding
  • Doug Hunt
  • Joanne Lewis
  • Joanne Murray

Youth Advisory Committee

Our Youth Advisory Committee for 2023-24 consists of 18 members from local high schools, including the Executive Committee Members:

  • Nicole Trinidad, Chair
  • Bennett Portelli, Vice-Chair
  • Cordelia Simmons, Secretary
  • Caroline Goveas, Vice-Secretary
  • Adult Advisors: Chuck Beach, Anne Marie Peirce