Board & Committees

 

"Community development has always been a priority for me. When I transitioned from a buzzing campus-based life to a regular community-based life outside of school, there was a void. KWIC filled that void by re-establishing my connection to the Trent community, but also provided invaluable connection to the innovative and energetic work of the youth and community that are part of KWIC’s work and programs. "
Liana Honsinger –  Past Volunteer, and past Board of Director 


KWIC Board Members

Last Updated: April 2025

Executive Members

Dr. Stephanie Rutherford – Board Chairperson, Associate Professor, Environment and Resource Studies, Trent University

Faith Mwesigye, Vice-Chairperson, Director of Strategic Initiatives, International School of Uganda

Rahna Behdar —  Secretary, Social Worker, The John Howard Society of Durham Region; BAH Social Work, Trent University 

James Outterson  — Interim Treasurer | Chair of the Finance & HR Committee, Policy Analyst Government of British Columbia
 

Directors - General

Jillien Amalia Hone, MA–Social Justice & Equity Studies, Volunteer Administrator, New Canadians Centre Peterborough

Madison Laurin - Chair of the Program Committee

James Outterson - Interim Board Treasurer

 

Non-Voting

Margaret Zou — Executive Director


KWIC Standing Committees:

Finance & HR Committee

James Outterson— Interim Board Treasurer/Committee Chair

Faith Mwesigye, Vice-Chairperson

Stephanie Rutherford,  Board Chairperson

Rahna Behdar —  Secretary

Margaret Zou, Executive Director

 

Fundraising & 35th Anniversary Committees

Jillien Amalia Hone — Fundraising Committee Chair

Carmela Valles, Community Member 

Mitchell Parker, Community Member

Margaret Zou, Executive Director

 

Nominations Committee

Dr. Stephanie Rutherford, Board Chair

Margaret Zou, Executive Director

 

Program Committee

Madison Laurin, Committee Chair

Rahna Behdar, Director

Mariana Castelli Rosa, PhD candidate in Cultural Studies and KWIC volunteer 

Margaret Zou, Executive Director

Sarah Forrest, KWIC Program and Outreach Coordinator

 

TEACH Social Justice Certificate Program Committee (2023-2024)

Mauricio Interiano, TEACH Program Coordinator, New Canadians Centre Community Engagement Office 

Margaret Zou, Kawartha World Issues Centre

Karleen Pendleton Jimenez, Trent School for Education and Professional Learning

Patricia Wilson + Kharington Petgrave, Community Race Relations

Rachel Gilham, TRACKS Youth Program

Yishin Khoo, True Peace Cavan Common Good Initiative

Julie Cosgrove, KWIC and True Peace Cavan Common Good Initiative


Join our Board of Directors

To apply, interested candidates should complete an application form including uploading a resume using the link here. Questions can be sent to jobs@kwic.info

 We are presently seeking skilled individuals (both lived experiences and formal education and experience) with finance, governance, fundraising, leadership, legal and/or global working experience to join our Board of Directors.

With that in mind, we encourage all with an interest in a governance volunteer role to submit an application, regardless of employment experience.

Full position description including time commitments, responsibilities and more can be found here

 

Why Join Our Board?

The Board of Directors is the Legal Authority for the Kawartha World Issues Centre. As a member of the Board, a Director acts in a position of trust for the community and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization. As a board member, you provide leadership and governance to our charity, ensuring we are working towards our mission. This is a wonderful opportunity to make an impact in our community, as there has never been a more urgent time, nor a more exciting moment for global solidarity. We invite you to join us as we work together to create a more just, sustainable world.

To apply, interested candidates should complete an application form including uploading a resume using the link here. Questions can be sent to jobs@kwic.info

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