The County Foundation Staff
The County Foundation Staff
Dominique Jones – Executive Director
Dominique is a Queen’s University alumna and has held several roles at chartered banks including branch compliance officer, front line management and personal financial advisor. Most recently Dominique was the Social Finance Specialist for Community Futures working with local small businesses and social enterprises to aid their expansion and development through access to funding and business advisory.
Dominique has always enjoyed giving back to the community through a variety of capacities and programs. Through a partnership with TD Canada Trust and The United Way, she developed and presented financial literacy courses directed to high school students and vulnerable youth to assist in giving the next generation the necessary tools to be successful. Additionally Dominique volunteers for Alternatives for Women and Community Care for Seniors locally.
Gillian Armstrong – Grants & Communications Administrator
Gillian is an experienced administrator and fundraiser with a background working for non-profit organizations dedicated to the arts as well as children and youth. Gillian previously held positions as the Development Director for County Stage Company and the Associate Director of Development for Young People’s Theatre in Toronto. She earned her BAH from Queen’s University and her MA from the University of Toronto.
Anne VanVlack– Vital Signs Coordinator & Community Engagement
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.
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.