Meet the dedicated people behind our mission

Betty joined the CFKA team in March 2024. She spent the past 18 years with The Corporation of Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, in the roles of Membership & Donor Information Associate (2012-2022) and Membership Associate (2004-2012).

Betty brings to CFKA considerable donor database expertise. She was “super-user” of their fundraising and membership CRM modules; was responsible for Development staff training; and was fundraising lead to complete full ticketing and donation database conversion, including mapping and systems set up.

She also provided extensive administrative support: collaborated with Finance team to simplify banking reconciliation and to meet C.R.A. regulations, and supported the Vice President, Development and team in custom reporting needs and using trends to direct campaigns.

Betty also brings significant donor-facing experience, as she also managed the stewardship and growth of the Friends First membership program.

Prior to her time at The Corporation of Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall, Betty was at Parkinson Society Canada as Fulfilment Associate (2003-2004) and Donations Assistant (1999-2003).

Betty holds a B.F.A. (Drama, With Distinction) from University of Calgary and began her career in the Alberta theatre world in stage management.

Scott joined the CFKA team in April 2024.  Scott is an experienced arts and culture administrator specializing in first point of contact roles, event planning, grant writing, and project management.

He brings skills in communications, data analysis and database management, and volunteer management. Most recently, Scott was Programs & Production Manager at Cantabile Choirs of Kingston (2021-2023), where he was the primary point of contact for more than 200 choristers and their families; he designed, implemented, and maintained new databases for Student and Staff Records, Communications, Marketing, and Production Management; he oversaw venue management, contracted artists, teaching staff and assistants, and supervised more than 40 casual staff and volunteers; and he implemented the Mark Sirett Endowment Fund for Choral Innovation, which was launched in 2023 and surpassed its initial target goal of $100,000.

Prior to Cantabile, Scott was Founder and Managing Artistic Director of Flesh and Blood Productions (2017 – 2020), where he served as the organization’s primary point of contact for all internal and external communications, commissioned stage performances and community events with a focus on promoting LGBTQ+ and BIPOC representation, and built and maintained strong relationships with local artists, art patrons, academic institutions, venue owners, and event producers in Kingston.

Scott also served as Education and Engagement Coordinator at Thousand Islands Playhouse (2018) in Gananoque. In this role he served as the organization’s point of contact for Education, Outreach, and Development departments, developed and hosted weekly patron events to encourage audience engagement outside of productions, and co-headed the planning committee for the annual “A Moonlit Night” fundraiser.

Scott holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Drama, and Master of Arts in Arts Leadership from The DAN School of Drama and Music at Queen’s University.

Bridget joined the CFKA team in November 2022. Previously at KEYS Employment & Newcomer Services, she was Rise Business Advisor, supporting entrepreneurs in the Kingston area who identify as having a history of mental health or addiction challenges.

Bridget was also Mentorship Partnership Coordinator at KEYS, where she co-created and launched a new program matching skilled newcomers with local professionals for mentoring and networking purposes. She facilitated workshops, marketed the program, and recruited volunteers and community supporters. Her first role at KEYS was Program Coordinator, Professional Internship for Newcomers, where she co-created and launched an innovative program combining paid internships for skilled newcomers and workplace mentoring and intercultural intelligence training.

As Program Manager: Eastern Canada for Best Buddies in Toronto, Bridget supported volunteers within Best Buddies chapters in Eastern Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic provinces to facilitate friendships with students and people with intellectual disabilities.

As the Dissemination Project Coordinator with L’Abri en Ville in Montreal, she coordinated the committee responsible for disseminating the L’Abri en Ville model of community-supported housing for people with mental illness, creating new grassroots organizations in Ontario and Quebec and supported these groups once they were established.

Bridget earned a BA Honours in English and a Graduate Diploma in Community Economic Development from Concordia University, and a Master of Science in Evidence Based Social Intervention from University of Oxford.

Stacy Kelly joined the team in August 2022 and is a non-profit executive with over 25 years of experience in fundraising, development, and management. Born in Ottawa, and raised in the Outaouais region of Quebec, Stacy moved to Kingston in 1989 to attend Queen’s University, from which he earned his BA (Hons) in Philosophy. Through his progressive roles at Queen’s University, OCAD University, The 519/City of Toronto, and now as executive director of the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area, Stacy has developed expertise in campaign management, philanthropic operations and strategy, annual and major giving, and volunteer management. Stacy has also served as a director of the following non-profit organizations: Aylmer Youth Theatre, Kingston Student Housing Cooperative, ASUS Camps, Progressive Independent Community Press Inc., Drop-in Centre Kingston, Inc and Queen’s University Association for Queer Employees. Stacy is currently a director of the Queen’s University Alumni Association, a co-founder and president of Queen’s Queer Alumni Chapter, and a global mentor with Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre.  Stacy has been recognized with an Ontario Volunteer Service Award from the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration (2017), the Herbert J. Hamilton Volunteer Service Award from the Queen’s University Alumni Association (2019), and the Outstanding Fundraising Professional Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) South Eastern Ontario Chapter (2024).  Stacy lives in Kingston with his husband, Mark Julien, who is a writer and illustrator.

Andrew joined the CFKA team in August 2018. He grew up in Kingston and started working from a young age at his family’s flower shop. His educational background includes an Advanced Accounting Diploma from St. Lawrence College and a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Laurentian University. He has also completed numerous certificates in board governance.

During his time at SLC, he was elected to the Student Association Board of Directors and developed a passion for student advocacy and student affairs at SLC. Afterwards, he became Manager of Student Affairs which included monitoring the SA’s budget and finances, supporting student clubs & organizations, and advocating on behalf of students on numerous committees. He also served a term as a director on the St. Lawrence College Board of Governors. Andrew currently serves Vice-President & Treasurer on the Board of Directors at St. Lawrence Youth Association.

After a few years in working for a private company, Andrew is excited to be back in the not-for-profit sector. In his spare time Andrew enjoys curling, photography, camping, hiking, kayaking, and geocaching.

Suha joined the CFKA team in May 2023. The valedictorian of her graduating class at Regiopolis Notre-Dame, Suha received a Kingston Community Credit Union Academic Scholarship and an Entrance Scholarship at Wilfrid Laurier University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Global Studies and Political Science. She subsequently received a Graduate Fellowship at Balsillie School of International Affairs and earned her Master of International Public Policy, with a specialization in International Economic Relations.

Suha’s most recent role has been Program Assistant at International Students Overcoming War (ISOW), where she led pre-and post-scholarship processes by facilitating Canadian Study Permit application for scholars by drafting letters for Members of Parliament and Laurier for Visa acquisition, scheduling out-of-country travel for biometrics and medical examination, and working with international organizations such as Windle Trust to ensure travel arrangements and process payments. She also developed and executed a fundraising strategy to expand the ISOW Scholarship to Sub-Saharan African students by working on strategies with Islamic Relief Canada, Mosques, and Islamic schools as well as the Somali community in Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge. Suha also produced and directed a documentary centred on student leadership.

Suha was previously Administrative Assistant at Service Laurier, and facilitated data entry, safeguarding confidential information, guiding students to proper resources, and organizing documents; and provided professional customer service to individuals with inquiries.

A dedicated volunteer, Suha was Service Administrator for Mike Morrice, Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre Office; Vice President of Global Studies Student Association (GSSA), and Primary Organizer of the #IAMSUDAN campaign to raise awareness about the 2019 Sudanese revolution as well as collecting donations for War Child. Suha also currently serves on the Board of Directors for H’art Centre.

Adam joined the CFKA team in January 2025. A Toronto native, Adam began his professional journey in 1998 by founding Yorkminster Custom Creative. As a communications consultant and principal, he served various industries for over a decade, honing his communication skills and serving audiences in aquaculture, manufacturing, distribution, mining, and retail.

In 2009, Adam’s career took a significant turn when he joined Queen’s University as the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. During his 11-year tenure, he spearheaded numerous successful initiatives, including the creation of “The Complete Engineer” magazine and the record-breaking “Inspiring Greatness” fundraising campaign.

Adam’s expertise led him to Elentra, a cloud-based SaaS company in Kingston, where he served as the Associate Director of Marketing from 2021 to 2022. At Elentra, he led a team of marketing professionals and implemented innovative strategies that opened new markets and categories.

Throughout his career, Adam has demonstrated a passion for fostering creativity, driving engagement, and achieving strategic goals

In recent years, Adam began volunteering for various not-for-profits in Kingston and Toronto. These experiences led Adam to refocus his career on the not-for-profit world, with a particular emphasis on building community in Kingston.

Beyond his professional life, Adam is a husband and the devoted father of two amazing daughters. When not immersed in his work or community activities, he can often be found in his garden, where his passion for nurturing growth extends beyond the boardroom and into nature.