Staff Directory | United Way Elgin Middlesex

Meet Our People

United Way Elgin Middlesex team is made up of highly motivated dedicated individuals
with diverse career experiences in the business, public and non-profit sectors.
We share a common commitment to building a community where everyone
has a fair shot at a good life.

Senior Leaders

Kelly Ziegner

President and CEO. Driven to improve lives and strengthen community, Kelly has worked in the non-profit sector for 25 years. She is an award-winning communicator who received her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation in 2003 and is an alumna of King’s University College and Western University. Kelly values inclusion, equity, clear-eyed compassion and leading by example.

Michelle Foote

Director of Philanthropy & Donor Services. Michelle came to United Way following an award-winning career as a senior manager in the banking sector. She brings robust financial management, oversight and accountability to United Way – while also volunteering with a diverse range of community groups aimed at improving lives locally.

Roxanne Riddell

Director of Community Impact. Roxanne puts donor dollars to work through purpose-driven programs and advocacy that benefit neighbours-in-need. She has led several change-making partnerships, including London For All: A Roadmap to End Poverty. In 2022, Fanshawe College recognized Roxanne’s commitment to community by awarding her an honorary diploma.

Chris McInnis

Director of Marketing & Communications. Chris has over 20 years experience in communications, marketing, and digital project leadership. He has worked with both local and national non-profits as well as municipal and provincial agencies.

Organizational Leadership

Kelly Ziegner

President and CEO. Driven to improve lives and strengthen community, Kelly has worked in the non-profit sector for 25 years. She is an award-winning communicator who received her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation in 2003 and is an alumna of King’s University College and Western University. Kelly values inclusion, equity, clear-eyed compassion and leading by example.

Kelly Ziegner | President & CEO
519-438-1721
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Lisa Simmons

Executive Assistant & Human Resources Partner. Lisa uses her skills and passion for non-profit work to support United Way leaders and their teams in a wide range of administration, training and human resources. A proud lifelong learner, Lisa has earned a post-secondary diploma in human-resources management and a certificate in professional business communication.

Lisa Simmons | Executive Assistant & Human Resources Partner
519-438-1723
LSimmons@unitedwayem.ca

Philanthropy and Donor Services

Michelle Foote

Director of Philanthropy & Donor Services. Michelle came to United Way following an award-winning career as a senior manager in the banking sector. She brings robust financial management, oversight and accountability to United Way – while also volunteering with a diverse range of community groups aimed at improving lives locally.

Michelle Foote | Director, Philanthropy & Donor Services
519-438-1723
mfoote@unitedwayem.ca
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Faith Morrison | Manager, Philanthropy
519-438-1723
FMorrison@unitedwayem.ca

Liane Cyreno | Philanthropy Associate
519-438-1723
LCyreno@unitedwayem.ca

Sheila Daniel | Major Gift Officer
519-438-1723
sdaniel@unitedwayem.ca

Mariah Ford | Philanthropy Officer
519-438-1723
mford@unitedwayem.ca

Loraine Goto | Central Administration Coordinator
519-438-1721
lgoto@unitedwayem.ca

Alisha Grams | Coordinator, Philanthropy & Research (on parental leave)
519-438-1723
AGrams@unitedwayem.ca

Jennifer Grand | Coordinator, Finance & Donor Services
519-438-1723
JGrand@unitedwayem.ca

Jessica Kortsen | Manager, Finance & Donor Services
519-438-1723
JKortsen@unitedwayem.ca

Aaron McMillan | Leadership Giving Officer
519-438-1723
amcmillan@unitedwayem.ca

Nohora Sepulveda | Coordinator, Philanthropy & Research
519-438-1723
nsepulveda@unitedwayem.ca

Community Impact

Roxanne Riddell

Director, Community Impact. Roxanne puts donor dollars to work through purpose-driven programs and advocacy that benefit neighbours-in-need. She has led several change-making partnerships, including London For All: A Roadmap to End Poverty. In 2022, Fanshawe College recognized Roxanne’s commitment to community by awarding her an honorary diploma.

Roxanne Riddell | Director, Community Impact
519-438-1723
RRiddell@unitedwayem.ca
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Dawn Bailey | Community Impact Coordinator
519-438-1721
DBailey@unitedwayem.ca

Nathan Wilcox | Community Impact Coordinator
519-438-1721
NWilcox@unitedwayem.ca

Marketing & Communications

Chris McInnis

Director of Marketing & Communications. Chris has over 20 years experience in communications, marketing, and digital project leadership. He has worked with both local and national non-profits as well as municipal and provincial agencies.

Chris McInnis | Director, Marketing & Communications
519-438-1723
CMcinnis@unitedwayem.ca

Dakota Halfpenny | Graphic Design & User Experience Coordinator
519-438-1723
DHalfpenny@unitedwayem.ca

Juan Marulanda | Coordinator, Marketing & Communications
519-438-1723
JMarulanda@unitedwayem.ca

Siddig Mohamed | Data Analyst
519-438-1723
smohamed@unitedwayem.ca

Christine Parsons | Senior Database Administrator
519-438-1723
CParsons@unitedwayem.ca