BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John Bardawill joined the board in June 2022. He assumed the role of Board Chair in June 2024, after serving as the Vice Chair for two years.
John has a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University.
John is the Managing Director of TMG International Inc. – a strategic consulting firm he formed, that assists in the development and execution of customer-focused Marketing & business strategies. TMG serves clients in Canada, the U.S., as well as many countries in Europe and Asia.
Prior to his consulting, John has held senior Marketing roles at companies such as Southam Newspapers, Thompson –Reuters, Thomas Cook, and American Express.
John is very passionate about the community and not-for-profit organizations. For the last 9 years he has served on the Board of the Child Development Institute and has served as a Board member for the Canadian Marketing Association.
He enjoys various sports and… Unfortunately is a lifelong Leaf’s fan.
Sandra Levy joined the Foundation Board as Vice Chair in June 2024
Sandra is a retired Human Resources C-suite executive with over 25 years of experience in Human Resources and legal roles. A lawyer by training, she brings proven management expertise from both national and global organizations including Magna International Inc., First Capital Reit and RioCan Reit.
Sandra has extensive corporate and volunteer board experience. She currently sits on three corporate boards, GFL Environmental Inc., Sir Royalty Income Fund and Slang Worldwide Inc. She chairs the Governance Committees for Sir Royalty Income Fund and Slang Worldwide Inc. She has also chaired and supported Human Resources and Compensation Committees and brings expertise in executive and board compensation, business and cultural transformation and DEI.
She is a two-time Canadian Olympic athlete (1988 and 1992 Olympics).
Doug joined our board in June of 2023. He became the Treasurer one year later in June 2024, where his financial expertise has proven quite valuable.
After 27 years in the industry, Doug co-founded Veritable Wealth Advisory in 2019 with the vision of creating an effective and efficient wealth management firm rather than the traditional advisory team model. Today Doug serves as CEO of Veritable Wealth Advisory, leading a sustainable business focused on superior client outcomes.
Doug is a graduate of Western University and has earned the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designations.
Doug enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and travelling.
With such a broad range of experience and an enduring commitment to community service, we are excited that Phillip joined the Board in June of 2023.
As the owner and operator of both PJ The Marketing Guy and Phillip Jolicoeur Entertainment (PJE), he is a seasoned professional known for delivering results and fueling success. His extensive experience spanning two decades encompasses marketing, account management, and public relations.
His dedication to service goes beyond professional boundaries. Phillip has tirelessly worked with numerous not-for-profits across Canada, contributing to raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for charitable causes through special events and fundraising initiatives.
Before entering the world of marketing and PR, Phillip worked as a Child & Youth Worker in group homes, directly supporting children involved with the Children’s Aid Society and living in care. His compassion and dedication in this role have shaped his approach to business, embedding a profound sense of responsibility and care into his work.
He continues to give back to his community by actively participating in several organizations. He is an executive board member of both the Peterborough + Kawartha’s Chamber of Commerce and Havelock Chamber of Commerce, reflecting his commitment to support local businesses. As a former president of the Bowmanville Chapter of BNI (Business Networking International) and the launch director of the upcoming Peterborough2 chapter, Phillip has demonstrated his leadership and commitment to fostering business growth and networking.
Babin Joy joined the board in June 2022.
Originally from India, Babin graduated with a Master of Business Advanced degree from Griffith University, Australia. Upon graduating, he worked as a Student Experience Officer at Griffith, where he developed and executed events and programs and facilitated connections between domestic and international students and local communities. He was one of ten Mayor’s International Student Ambassadors in 2016, promoting the City of Gold Coast as a top study destination.
Babin moved to Canada in 2019 and started his career at Trent University as Convocation & Events Assistant. He was integral to the execution of two virtual convocation celebrations, assisted with consultations, town halls, and communications for the Trent Lands Plan and was a key part of the team responsible for raising a record $150,000 for Trent’s United Way campaign.
Babin also seconded as Development Officer – Annual Leadership Giving, where he developed and implemented strategies for a portfolio of prospects and managed specialized appeals, such as Trent Day and Giving Tuesday.
Currently, Babin works as Alumni Engagement & Services Coordinator, primarily responsible for growing affinity programs, leading initiatives and services for alumni, cultivating volunteer relationships, and working with regional leaders and campus partners on alumni engagement opportunities.
Susan joined our board in June of 2024.
Susan has a Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto, and a Dip RSA through Christie’s Education.
After 15 years in non-profit arts management, Susan currently works for the Durham District School Board in Continuing Education as a teacher with the Career Pathways Program. She is also a freelance copy and content writer who loves an Oxford comma.
Susan has been involved with various children’s causes and initiatives for many years and is eager to lend her support to the Foundation’s incredible programmes.
Susan’s current obsessions are pulling a perfect shot of espresso and, being born on June 16, finally finishing James Joyce’s Ulysses.
Tracy is an experienced social impact leader with over twenty years of leadership experience she has a proven track record of growing revenue, inspiring stakeholders, and delivering value in both the private and not-for-profit sectors.
Currently, Tracy works as the Executive Director for Autism Speaks Canada and has previously worked with Canada’s Children’s Hospital Foundations. Tracy also sits on the Board of Directors for the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation.
Carla Gorman joined the board in June 2022.
Carla is a graduate of Trent and York Universities. Although retired from teaching, she continues to tutor students with the PVNC Catholic District School Board.
Carla enjoys participating in fundraising activities. Over the years, she has organized a variety of successful events for organizations such as Sleeping Children Around the World, St. Peter Secondary Alumni Saints in Action and the United Way of Peterborough.
Carla is also a member of a local group that sponsored a refugee family from Syria. Carla is looking forward to being part of a team that is so committed to providing enrichment opportunities and support to children
Rebecca graduated from Guelph University and began her career with the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Aid Society shortly there after. For 26 years she has continued her career with the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Aid Society, currently, in the capacity as a Children and Youth Services Worker. She has a passion for working with children and youth, which has been the pillar of her career. She is a new board member sitting on the Governance Committee.
In her current job at KHCAS she has been witness to how the funds from the foundation have enriched children and youth’s daily lives allowing them opportunities and experiences they would not otherwise get. It warms her heart to see how many programs are available to access and how generous the foundation is in making each child and youth feel special and financially supported.
She was honoured to be accepted to join this board as her heart is where it is meant to be, continuing to help vulnerable children and youth in our community.
Rebecca loves the outdoors and loves any time she can get at her happy place, her cottage.
Brittny Evelyn brings a professional background in child protection, children’s mental health, and advocacy to the Board of Directors.
As a trained Child and Youth Worker, she has dedicated much of her career to supporting the safety and well-being of children and
families.
After stepping away from her professional role for a period to raise
her own children, Brittny has remained deeply connected to her community by volunteering at local schools and offering in-home childcare.
Now, she is looking to give back her time and expertise in a meaningful way and is honoured to join the Board to help support the children and families served by the foundation
FOUNDATION STAFF
Carrie joined the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation in November 2021 in the full-time role of Executive Director.
Carrie is a senior marketing and communications professional. She has a breadth of experience gained from leading marketing and public relations campaigns, product launches, and events while working at Hudson’s Bay Company, Fleming College and Procter & Gamble.
She holds an Hon. B.Comm Degree from the School of Business at Queen’s University, a Fundraising Management Certificate from Fleming College and a Professional Certificate in Not-For-Profit Managment from Western University.
While a member of the Ontario Education Champion Team, Carrie supported youth, placed in the care of the Children’s Aid Society, to seek out and obtain post-secondary education and skills training. She has served on the board of directors at both Five Counties Children’s Centre in Peterborough and McNicoll Avenue Child Care in Toronto.
In her spare time she enjoys developing a love of sport, self-confidence and team work among young girls, by coaching in the Peterborough Youth Basketball League.
Bethan is a charitable sector administration and operations professional who is passionate about working with young people to help them achieve their goals.
She holds a BA(Hons) degree in English Literature and History from Prifysgol Abertawe and spent a year as an exchange student at Trent University. She has experience working as the Administration Coordinator for the Kawartha World Issues Centre and is a board member for the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough.
In her free time she enjoys reading everything from romance fiction to historiographic monographs; spending time by the water; and cheering on the Peterborough Petes!
We would like to welcome Mackenzie to the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation as the 2024 Summer Camp Coordinator. Mackenzie attends Trent University and is entering her third year of her Bachelor’s in Developmental Psychology with a minor in Business Administration.
Mackenzie enjoys volunteering in her community, she has worked with children through the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization in Peterborough as a Mentor. She has also worked with adults with disabilities at Continuing on in Education Day Program in Belleville.
In her spare time, Mackenzie enjoys spending time with friends and family, baking, reading and being outdoors.
