Sandi Ramsay - Government Relations Chair
Sandi is a seasoned executive within the non-profit sector, driven by a profound dedication to community service and advancement. Her professional journey commenced in radio news broadcasting and has since encompassed a diverse array of roles, including overseeing radio news departments, managing communications and marketing, supervising media and public relations, teaching adult education, venturing into entrepreneurship, and spearheading fund development initiatives for Lower Trent Conservation and other non-profit agencies.
Currently serving as the Executive Director of the Centre for Workforce Development in Hastings, Prince Edward, and Lennox & Addington Counties, Sandi previously excelled as the Donor Relations and Communications Manager at Hospice Quinte. In this capacity, she spearheaded the Heart & Home Building capital campaign, orchestrating a collaborative effort with government bodies, volunteers, local businesses, community partners, and staff to raise over $9.2 million. This achievement realized the Quinte region's aspiration of establishing the Stan Klemencic Care Centre, a world-class 6-bed hospice palliative care residence.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Sandi is deeply engaged in community service, actively participating in the Rotary Club of Trenton and Rotary District 7070. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Belleville and District Chamber of Commerce and Victim Services - Hastings, Prince Edward, Lennox & Addington. Her commitment to fostering social health, environmental sustainability, child and student welfare, economic prosperity, and workforce development is evident through her volunteerism with organizations such as Trenton Memorial Hospital, Lower Trent Conservation, and Loyalist College.
Sandi's academic accomplishments include graduating with distinction from Brock University's Bachelor of Adult Education program. Furthermore, she is a distinguished alumna of Loyalist College, having graduated at the top of her class in both the Broadcast Journalism program and the Advertising, Media Marketing & Sales Post-Graduate program.
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