Staff

executive director addressing crowd with art in background

The County Foundation Staff

Gillian Armstrong – Interim Executive Director

About Gillian

Community Work

About Gillian

Since 2023, Gillian has been serving as the Grants and Communications Manager at The County Foundation, and is currently acting as the Interim Executive Director. As Grants & Communications Manager, she oversees The County Foundation’s grant programs and manages its communications, enhancing TCF’s visibility and impact in the community. She has worked in the non-profit and charitable sector for the past decade, with a background in fundraising and administration. She previously held roles as the Development Director for County Stage Company, and as the Associate Director of Development for Young People’s Theatre.

Email: ed@thecountyfoundation.ca

Community Work

Gillian is thrilled to be a part of The County Foundation because she understands that giving back to your local community is essential to helping everyone feel better connected and supported.

She feels lucky to belong to the community of Prince Edward County, which is beloved for many reasons, but she particularly appreciates the passionate, engaging people who live here. This is perhaps only rivaled by her love of the local bookstore. She has volunteered with arts organizations and at community events, and her experience working in the non-profit sector has only reinforced the importance of giving back to where you live to and helping each other.

Dominique Jones – Executive Director (on leave till 2026)

About Dominique

Community Work

About Dominique

Dominique has served as Executive Director of The County Foundation since 2022, leading initiatives to foster a more inclusive and thriving community. A Queen’s University alumna, she previously held various roles in chartered banking, including branch compliance officer, front-line manager, and personal financial advisor. In 2022, Dominique received The Peak’s Emerging Leader award in Social and Community Impact. Before joining The County Foundation, she was a Social Finance Specialist with Community Futures, where she supported the growth and development of local small businesses and social enterprises through funding access and business advisory services.

Community Work

Dominique is passionate about community engagement and has contributed through diverse programs and partnerships. She collaborated with TD Canada Trust and The United Way to develop and deliver financial literacy courses tailored to high school students and vulnerable youth, empowering the next generation with critical financial skills. Dominique also actively serves as a member of the Rotary Club of Picton and volunteers with Alternatives for Women and Community Care for Seniors.

Anne VanVlack– Vital Signs Coordinator & Community Engagement

About Anne

Community Work

About Anne

Prince Edward County’s Vital Signs measures community vitality on issues that affect quality of life. In her role as Vital Signs Coordinator, Anne collects and reports on local socio-economic data to help drive positive change. The role also involves support of collaborative action on issues identified in Vital Signs data. Anne’s teaching background in business, communication technology and journalism provide perspectives and skills that are assets to Vital Signs work.

Email: vitalsigns@thecountyfoundation.ca

Community Work

Anne is a long-time resident of Prince Edward County — the people and natural beauty of the County inspire her every day. After growing up in Picton, she worked in Ottawa and Kingston before returning to The County.

Through her keen interest in the vitality of Prince Edward County, Anne has curated the Guide to Prince Edward County website (1996 to 2020), and she served on the boards of the Chamber of Commerce, Picton BIA, Taste the County, HQnet (the precursor to EORN), North Marysburgh Recreation Committee, and the Tourism Development Alliance. Her community leadership has been recognized by several business and economic development awards.

Michelle Dickerson – Finance & Officer Administrator

About Michelle

Michelle has extensive experience working in the charity sector, equally at the executive and finance levels. Michelle’s dedication to lifelong learning has produced advancing training in a variety of constructs, most recently a Master of Leadership from Guelph University. Giving back to the community is a strong belief that Michelle holds dear and is shown through various volunteer positions she has held over the years. It is Michelle’s honour to support the great team at The County Foundation and the community they service.

Email: finance@thecountyfoundation.ca

Tonya Sutherland-Stewart – Grants & Communications Administrator

About Tonya

Tonya is a heritage professional and a newcomer to the Quinte region. With a background in History and Museum Studies, she finds herself drawn to community organizations. Tonya has worked in several community-focused not-for-profits, including the Quinte Arts Council, the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, and The ArQuives: Canada's LGBTQ2+ Archives. She is excited to apply her passion for community outreach and engagement through her work as The County Foundation’s Grants and Communications Administrator.

Email: t.sutherland-stewart@thecountyfoundation.ca