Cathy (she/her) has been a member of the ONN team since June 2012. Throughout her 20 years working in the nonprofit sector, including as the founding Executive Director of the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington, she has been passionate about collaboration and leadership in the sector. Cathy works with sector colleagues from across Ontario and Canada, as … Continue reading Episode 5.06 – Cathy Taylor – Executive Director of the Ontario Non-Profit Network

Megan Stacey is the city hall reporter at The London Free Press. When not live-tweeting political debates or covering local government decisions, she also writes about social issues. She's picked up Ontario Newspaper Awards for reporting on healthcare serial killer Elizabeth Wettlaufer, as well as the explosion that rocked London's Old East Village. She lives in London … Continue reading Episode 5.05 – Megan Stacey – City Hall Reporter the London Free Press

Dan Mathieson is in his fifth term as Mayor of the City of Stratford and has sat on municipal council since 1995.   He is past Chair of the Ontario Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), Past Chair of Kings University College at Western University, Chair of the Stratford Police Services Board, a member of the Board … Continue reading Episode 5.04 – Mayor Dan Mathieson – Mayor Stratford Ontario

Alison has always had a strong interest in rural economic development and local tourism. She started her own business Warwick Equestrian Development Inc. in 1997. As an equine Canada certified coach she taught for many years as well as running a large boarding business and hosting annual horse shows. Alison also was a 4 H horse club … Continue reading Episode 5.03 – Mayor Alison Warwick – Mayor of Thames Centre/Warden of Middlesex County

Zachary Spicer is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration at York University. He was previously the Director of Research and Outreach with the Institute of Public Administration of Canada, an Assistant Professor at Brock University and a Senior Policy Advisor with the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Smart … Continue reading Episode 5.02 – Dr. Zachary Spicer

Aldo DiCarlo (Born: October 26th, 1967) Personal Information Lifelong Amherstburg resident - Grew up on the predominantly Italian immigrant street, Texas Road.  Lived there until marrying and moving to Richmond Street, Amherstburg. Childhood friends with Laura Elaine (Levack) DiCarlo, who eventually dated and married.  We both moved from our parents’ house to our home on … Continue reading Episode 5.01 – Aldo DiCarlo – Mayor of Amherstburg