Change in MacPhee Leadership

A message from the MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning Board of Directors

Dated: August 12, 2024

We are writing today to let you know of Sharon Ishimwe’s departure as Executive Director effective August 30, 2024. It is with heavy hearts that we share this news with you while at the same time, want to express our best wishes to her in her next chapter.

Over the last 2.5 years, Sharon has been instrumental in deepening our roots while building for the future through efforts such as: leading the organization through the development of two strategic plans, facilitating the transfer of 50 Queen Street to the charity, building a more inclusive space especially for People of Color, growing partnerships, modernizing operational systems, and building a strong team.

The Board of Directors and staff have had time to digest this news and feel hopeful and energized for the future. We have struck a dedicated committee focused on filling this role with the right candidate to ensure continuity of all daily operations of the Centre and the initiatives set out in our strategic plan. 

As we look for our next Executive Director role, we are grateful to have Diana Brown as the Interim Executive Director starting August 15. Diana has been with the organization since 2021 and we have great confidence in her passion and dedication for the youth and communities we serve. 

We are grateful to Sharon for her dedication, passion, enthusiasm, and leadership during her time as our Executive Director. She will be greatly missed by the Board of Directors, staff, youth, volunteers, and the community at large. We wish her the very best in her next adventure and will always have a cup of tea and an open door for her at 50 Queen Street. 

Diana Brown can be reached at Diana@macpheecentre.ca

Yours in Community,

Kareem O’Keiffe
Chair, Board of Directors 
MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning 
kareemokeiffe@gmail.com

This is posted on behalf of Kareem O’Keiffe, Chair of MacPhee Centre’s Board of Directors.

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