Leadership

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Cheryl Sprague, President

Joining the Board of Directors of the Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Foundation has provided me the privilege of supporting children who need our help. I feel that all of us can assist in some way to help improve the quality of life for these children. I am honored to be a part of it.
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Tom Lanoue, Treasurer

I joined Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Foundation Board with the aim of ensuring that children and young adults within my community receive the required support, programming and opportunities that I was had been awarded as a youth in order for them to excel as adults.
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George Georges

As a lifelong resident of Windsor/Essex County, I believe it is my responsibility and duty to give back to my community; a community that has given so much to me and my family. I would like to share my skills and network to raise awareness, money and resources to support these children who deserve an opportunity to shine.
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Mike Fisher

Knowing that the Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society touches the lives of one out of every eight children in our community makes such a compelling case for the importance of the work of both the Society and the Foundation. I believe providing children with opportunities to learn, grow and smile is crucial to their development and the WECAF is at the heart of making this happen.
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Melinda Munro

I am delighted to serve on the board of an organization that understands that building the capacity of the next generation starts with building the capacity of children now.
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David Burman

Being a great community leader means using all of your expertise and what comes naturally to you, to make an impact locally. I am passionate about Windsor Essex and building a strong vibrant community. I believe my personal and business success is found by finding balance in business and philanthropic success.
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Tara Beckett

As a parent you strive to ensure their generation is provided with the tools and support to instill a strong future. Families are the root of our community. Helping support and build stronger families will only make our community stronger.
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John Chisholm, Vice President

Our Children are our future, which is why I feel privileged to serve the Windsor Essex Children’s Aid Foundation Board.  I believe every child is born a success story, so we must do whatever is possible to see them achieve their dreams.
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Cameron Paine, Secretary

I feel that if you live and work in a community, and have the ability to make positive change, then you have an obligation to do so. I have joined the Children’s Aid Foundation to better understand our community and help raise funds to assist those in need.
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Meagan Haugh

The work of the foundation is impactful. By supporting important programming and creating meaningful opportunities for the children, young adults and families involved with CAS in our region, we all benefit as a broader community.
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Tasha Slater

The need for programming and support for our local families, children and youth is vast and continuous. I feel very strongly that every child deserves a chance to live their best life with health, wellness and safety. I am grateful, due to my involvement with WECAF, to have the opportunity to assist and serve our communities.
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Rakesh Naidu

I joined the board because of the great work WECAS does in our region. Thousands of children and families have been supported by WECAS and the foundation can offer much-needed assistance and support to WECAS. I intend to leverage my network to encourage enhanced participation and collaboration between the business community and WECAF.
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Abe Taqtaq

The children of a community are the foundation of its future. As a member of the WECAF Board, I hope to bring my skill set and experience to do my part in providing the children of Windsor-Essex the support needed for programs, education and tools to enrich families and provide them opportunities to positively contribute to our community.

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Elizabeth Graper

I feel incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to serve on the Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Foundation Board, and to be a part of extending opportunities and experiences to children of Windsor-Essex which they may not otherwise have access to.