Exciting announcement from SVP Waterloo Region!

We’re delighted to introduce Abbie Grafstein as our new Executive Director, joining us August 11th!

Abbie brings incredible experience to the role:

• 20+ years in community development & grantmaking
• Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University
• Nearly a decade at Lyle S. Hallman Foundation
• Recent role at Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging

Her expertise in systems-level change and equity-driven approaches makes her the ideal leader to advance our mission of strengthening Waterloo Region’s social sector through partnership and collaboration.

Welcome to the team, Abbie! 🙌

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