Leadership Table

The DC MOVES initiative was launched as a partnership between Dufferin County Community Services and Headwaters Communities in Action (HCIA) to increase collaboration between, and integration of, social service delivery and social service providers operating in Dufferin County.  All human service providers are invited to participate in the sharing of local data, information and knowledge through regularly scheduled Forums, online communications and special events as determined. Our collaboration and partnership also extends to municipal staff and leaders as well as the business and service club community.

A Leadership Table (DCM LT) was established to guide and support the initiative in achieving the DC MOVES Vision and Mission. It is guided by an experienced, diverse group of people who follow the Terms of Reference.

Jennifer Payne, Executive Director of Headwaters Communities In Action (HCIA)

Jennifer has over 25 years of experience working with stakeholders to tackle problems with innovative solutions and strategies. She brings a diverse background that includes experience in fundraising, program and project management, strategic planning as well as non-profit volunteering. She is also passionate about environmental causes, local food and farming, community-building, family, and music. Jennifer has her bachelor’s degree in business from the University of New Brunswick, Saint John.

Brenda Burman, Campus Manager, Georgian College Orangeville Campus and Centre for Career & Employment Community Services

Brenda finds it a pleasure to live and work in Dufferin County. Her experience and skills related to community engagement, collaboration and developing partnerships are a perfect fit with the DC MOVES Leadership Table. She committed to offering her time and expertise to projects that are focused on strengthening capacity in Dufferin County to support each other. As a member of the Leadership Table and the Lead for the Resource Pillar, Brenda is looking forward to seeing the impact DC MOVES can make in the three priority areas that the community identified. It is a ‘doing’ group of community minded people that are action oriented.
She is committed to the community seeing progress and results from the work of DC MOVES.

Elaine Capes, DC MOVES Coordinator

Elaine joined the DC MOVES Leadership Table in December 2017 as the new DC MOVES Coordinator.  Elaine, worked in the Finance Industry, holding senior management positions, managing teams of 10 to 100 staff in Personal and Corporate Banking, Systems & Technology, and Global Securities.  Being people – and results – oriented led her to specialize in Human Resources, with a focus on interactive learning and human performance improvement. After moving to Mono in 2005 Elaine established her own Performance and Learning Consulting business, serving International and local corporate clients and NFP Organizations, with the goal to improve individual and organizational outcomes through thoughtful program design and performance modeling. Elaine is involved in the community and volunteers on a number of Boards.

Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health

Dr. Tenenbaum is a physician who has worked with a number of public health units across Ontario; he has been with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health since 2018. He provides medical and programmatic oversight to chronic disease prevention and wellness initiatives and is passionate about community engagement. He is pleased to join the DC MOVES Leadership Table to continue to make Dufferin County a great place to live, work and play.

Trish Keachie, Director, Headwaters Communities in Action (HCIA)

Trish is retired from a long career in the social services. She brings years of experience from her policy work in the Ontario government, homelessness programming with the City of Toronto and as former Executive Director of Dufferin Child and Family Services. As a current board member of Headwaters Communities in Action, the backbone organization for DC MOVES, Trish can play a liaison role and support the linkages and synergies between both. Trish believes strongly in the importance of community engagement around the key DC MOVES issues of poverty, well-being and resource sharing among community agencies and is pleased to have a role in enhancing services in Dufferin County.

Anna McGregor, Director, Community Services, County of Dufferin

Anna has worked in human services for more than 30 years. She joined the Community Services Department at the County of Dufferin in January 2010. Since that time Anna has been heavily involved in the development and growth of the Community Services portfolio. Sitting on various local Dufferin committees and some provincial tables Anna works to raise the profile of Dufferin and advocate for Dufferin residents. Anna believes the human services sector is stronger when we all work together and recognizes the value of potential connections and opportunities for participating DC MOVES members, which will benefit those within our community seeking much needed supports. Anna believes very strongly in the work of the Poverty Pillar and sits on the DC PTF.

Corinne Nielsen, Office Coordinator, Community Services Department, County of Dufferin

Corinne has held numerous roles within the Department since 2016 which has allowed her to support the community in various ways.  Providing employment assistance, information regarding community resources, access to the centralized waitlist in Dufferin County and providing administrative support to the Community Advisory Board are some examples of the work she has done.  Corinne has a background in English and Religion & Culture which she utilizes in a variety of areas of communication with a capability to think critically and compassionately with the desire to serve the community.   Corinne is excited to have the opportunity to join DC MOVES and will continue to strengthen existing relationships as well as build new ones all in the continued effort to serve the community of Dufferin County.  Corinne provides administrative support to the DC MOVES Leadership Table and develops relationships with Community Partners in an age of interconnections.