PROFILE + EDUCATION
Dariel Bateman BA, MA, BEd has a background in community development, as well as board experience in the arts and social services sectors - like Carya — a large social services agency in Calgary. She also has practice as an elementary school teacher and has assumed project leadership for United Way Calgary specific to long-term outcomes for children and the reduction of poverty. She was also the CEO of an early literacy organization. She is a wife, mother, grandmother and recent resident of Stratford
EXPERTISE
Community engagement, CEO support and problem solving, development of collaborative relationships, staff relationship building, supporting grant writing and in consultation ‘naming’ the issues
OFFERING
- Mentorship
- Training
- Workshops
PROFILE + EDUCATION
Kristin is a program evaluator with the Huron Perth Public Health. She has been working in the field of evaluation since 2012 and has recently received her Credentialed Evaluator (CE) designation from the Canadian Evaluation Society. She has a Masters of Public Health from the University of Waterloo. A focus of her evaluation practice is on building capacity for evaluation, with an emphasis on evaluation results that are used to support Evidence-Informed Decision Making.
EXPERTISE
As an evaluator Kristin is able to support building an organization's capacity for analysis and evaluative thinking in staff, with the goal of creating a structured learning, organizational culture.
OFFERING
- Training
- Workshops
PROFILE + EDUCATION
Ken Clarke has a Ph.D. in Psychology, which includes developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, statistics and research design from McGill University. He has worked for 20 years as a professor at number of universities and colleges across Canada and the United States - teaching and doing research in the field of psychology. Additionally, he has worked 17 years as a data analyst for various research projects at various institutions, including United Way Perth Huron's Social Research and Planning Council and 12 years at Perth Care for Kids.
EXPERTISE
Ken is able to provide individual or group assistance on psycho-economic issues that are pertinent to the community. He is able to make clear sense of complex numerical data.
OFFERING
- Workshops
- Training
- Mentorship
PROFILE + EDUCATION
Ryan is a long-time resident of Stratford with more than 25 years of non-profit management, community development, fundraising and marketing experience. Currently, he serves as the Executive Director of the United Way Perth-Huron. Ryan has been, and continues to be, an active volunteer with other not-for-profit organizations including; The Rotary Club, The Foundation for Enriching Education, Living Wage Canada and his family church. In these roles and others, he has amassed more than 30 years of non-profit board experience. He holds an M.A. in Leadership, a B.A. in Social Development/Peace and Conflict and a B.R.E. in Counselling.
EXPERTISE
As an experienced governance practitioner, Ryan is able to perform, utilize, and teach the 10 Basic Responsibilities of non-profit boards. He is also able to examine the role and responsibility of the board in CEO succession – providing a framework to comprise a plan and build upon it and he can employ effective strategic planning skills, developing vision, mission, values, strategic direction, and board level objectives.
OFFERING
- Workshops
- Training
- Mentorship
PROFILE + EDUCATION
Brent has a BA in Honours History and Political Science, as well as a Diploma Option in Legal Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University. He is currently in the process of obtaining his Masters in Management specializing in co-operative and credit union business models from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax.
Brent has worked for Libro Credit Union in various roles over the past 6 years. His experience includes sales, governance, training, corporate procurement, project management and corporate affairs. Brent currently serves as the Manager of Advocacy and Government Relations as part of Libro’s Brand team.
Due to current schooling requirements Brent has recently left a few community based boards which included The Huron Perth Centre and the Stratford Public Library Board of Directors. Born and raised in Perth County, Brent currently resides in Stratford with his family and loves to travel, listen to music, play sports, hang out with friends and enjoy everything Perth County has to offer.
EXPERTISE
- Strategic Planning
- Governance and Board Areas
- Project Management
- Corporate and Public Affairs
- Legislation and Regulation Analysis
OFFERING
- Workshops
- Calls Regarding Issues or Issue Management
- Mentoring
- One of One Consultation
- Board Meeting Support
PROFILE + EDUCATION
Lisa Harper has a BA in Communications from Brock University and is a certified Customer Service Excellence facilitator with the Ontario Tourism Education Corporation. In her work with local not-for-profits such as the Blyth Festival, and Community Futures Huron, Lisa was front line point of contact and implemented her customer-centric approach in her daily work. She also has over seven years of experience managing and working with a large volunteer base. Lisa sat on the Board of Directors for the Huron Perth Centre for six years, and was an avid member of the Seaforth Optimist Club for eleven years. She currently resides in Blyth with her husband Keith and their dog, Strider.
EXPERTISE
Customer Service Training – covering all aspects from front line to management
Volunteer Management – recruiting, organizing, managing and volunteer recognition
PROFILE + EDUCATION
Sonya has a post-graduate certificate in Public Service and a Bachelors of Education, giving her unique insight into how people learn and absorb information. She has six year’s experience working as a team member of United Way’s Communication team.
EXPERTISE
Sonya knows non-profits have limited resources for marketing. She can show you how to work with low-cost and free design software such as Publisher, PowerPoint and Canva to develop professional and pleasing social media, brochures, posters and campaign letters to help bolster your organization’s reputation and public awareness. Her eye for design will help ensure the services you offer shine through in the material you create.
OFFERING
- Training
- Social media page clean-up
PROFILE + EDUCATION
Debra Swan is a pioneer in the field of capacity building with 25 years of experience working with the most vulnerable sectors. She has assisted communities, organizations and individuals across Canada effect positive change from the strengths within. Service is customized to each client depending on the strengths and challenges they face. Customers are delighted by her strength-based methodology and through it create opportunities where there were barriers. Debra's sense of humour and highly interactive, fun approach makes every project a great experience for all involved!
EXPERTISE
Delivering interactive and comprehensive education sessions and workshops – individually or in a group setting. Board and Senior Management Development and Support, as well as practice in Community Assessment Services, Program Creation and Evaluation, Partnership Development and Sustainability.
OFFERING
- Mentorship
- Expertise
- Training
PROFILE + EDUCATION
Sean has 15 years experience spanning various elements of business development, government relations, workplace and vocational training and governance. Sean is currently the President of the Ontario Council for University Lifelong Learning—the provincial organization that represents university continuing education in Ontario. He is also a program manager at York University School of Continuing Studies, where he oversees the curriculum, instruction, and strategic initiatives for a variety of digital technology programs. Sean has completed an M.Ed. Educational Leadership & Policy from University of Toronto and an Honours BA Political Science from Brock University. He is completing his Ph.D. Education at York University, with some research focus on the external and internal factors that shape institutional change.
EXPERTISE
Sean's specialty areas include: reviewing and renewing organization purpose, mission, vision, and strategic pillars; developing, reviewing and revising policies, procedures and business processes and vocational/staff training in in-person and digital formats.
OFFERING
- Team consulting
- 1-on-1 mentorship