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The Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation is led by a volunteer Board of Directors and a small but mighty staff team. Click on their name to learn more!<\/p>\n

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Board of Directors 2026-27 (absent: Mikel Rutherford and Chelsey McGowan)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Executive Committee<\/strong>
\nJohn Bardawill, Board Chair<\/a>
\nSandra Levy, Vice Chair<\/a>
\nDoug Robinson, Treasurer<\/a><\/p>\n

Members-At-Large<\/strong>
\nBabin Joy<\/a>
\nChelsey McGowan<\/a>
\nHeather Sago<\/a>
\nMikel Rutherford<\/a>
\nPam Allen<\/a>
\nPhil Jolicoeur<\/a>
\nRebecca Gower<\/a>
\nSusan Oliver<\/a>
\nTracy Culleton<\/a><\/p>\n

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Left to right: Bethan, Mackenzie, and Carrie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Foundation Staff
\n<\/strong>Carrie Truman, Executive Director<\/a>
\nBethan Bates, Office Manager<\/a>
\nMackenzie Houlden, Programs Coordinator<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation is led by a volunteer Board of Directors and a small but mighty staff team. Click on their name to learn more! 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