We’re excited to announce the members of our 2026-2028 Steering Committee! 🎉 We received almost 30 applications and these individuals were chosen based on their expertise in the pillars of our 2024-2027 Strategic Plan. We also looked for people who serve different areas of Waterloo Region, different age groups, and working from different identity lenses, etc. Please join us in welcoming them to our Steering Committee!
- Nora Agwu, African Canadian Association of Waterloo Region (Research)
- Dillon Browne, University of Waterloo (Research)
- Kristine Allison, Engage Rural (Knowledge Mobilization)
- Maddi Kolberg, Generations Collective (Knowledge Mobilization)
- Taylor Bulstrode, Kinbridge Community Association (Influence)
- Oluseun Olayinka, Adventure4Change (Influence)
- Debbie Engel, Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health (Community Coordination)
- Caitie Wright, YMCA of Three Rivers (Community Coordination)
- Aaron Matthias, Waterloo Regional Police Services (Organizational Excellence)
- Charmaine Sheahan, House of Friendship (Organizational Excellence)
We’d also like to thank individuals who are returning to the Steering Committee in standing seats:
- Heather Fedy, Lead Agency for Child and Youth Mental Health
- Matthew Chandy, Region of Waterloo
- Grace Bermingham, Region of Waterloo Public Health
- Judy Merkel, Waterloo Catholic District School Board
- Bobbie Chatha, Waterloo Region District School Board
Learn more about the Steering Committee and each of the members.
Note: This photo doesn’t contain all the members of the new Steering Committee.