Our People

Expertise, Experience, Community: Meet Our Foundation's Dedicated Team.

Meet Our Team

At the heart of Stratford and Perth County Community Foundation is a team of dedicated individuals who believe in the power of community, collaboration, and purpose-driven work. Passionate staff work alongside engaged volunteers and a committed Board of Directors – all focused on creating meaningful impact.

Our staff brings a wide range of expertise—from fund development and grant-making to communications and operations. We work together to support our community partners, donors, and stakeholders with care, transparency, and a shared commitment to our mission.

Rachel Smith

Executive Director

Shelley Berg

Finance & Administration Manager

Board of Directors

Our volunteer Board of Directors provides leadership, oversight, and a connection to the communities we serve. Their diverse perspectives help guide our work and ensure that we remain rooted in integrity, connection, and impact.

Sylvia Chrominska

Chair
Stratford

Marcel van Hulle, PhD

Past Chair
Stratford

Lee Anne Andriessen

Vice Chair
North Perth

Martin Kern, CPA, CA

Treasurer
Stratford

Roy Norton, PhD

Secretary
Stratford

Debb Ritchie

Director
North Perth

Paul West

Director
Stratford

Rachel Smith-Spencer

Director
Stratford

Tony J. Read, Ph.D.

Director
Stratford

Bruce Pitkin

Director
Stratford

Cathy Urquhart

Director
St Marys

Julie Danen

Director
East Perth

Rob Steinbach CPA CA,

Director
West Perth

Honorary Patrons

Founding and Honourary Chair
Tim MacDonald, C.M.
First Legacy Donor
Bo Sibold
Honourary Patrons
Lloyd and Nancy Robertson

Committees

Experts help us see the big picture about important areas of our work. Standing committees aremade up of board members as well as non-board members

Executive

  • Sylvia Chrominska, Chair
  • Marcel van Hulle, Past Chair
  • Lee Anne Andriessen - Vice Chair
  • Martin Kern, CPA CA, Treasurer
  • Roy Norton PhD, Secretary

Finance and Investment

  • Marcel van Hulle, Chair
  • Joel Baker, CIM, MBA
  • Dennis DesRosiers
  • Martin Kern
  • Doug MacDougald
  • Rob Steinbach, CPA, CGA
  • Chip Vallis

Governance & Nomination

  • Lee Anne Andriessen, Chair
  • Debb Ritchie

Grant Advisory

  • Paul West, Chair

In Memoriam

Don Hathaway

Fondly Remembered
Director
Stratford

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