"Community development has always been a priority for me. When I transitioned from a buzzing campus-based life to a regular community-based life outside of school, there was a void. KWIC filled that void by re-establishing my connection to the Trent community, but also provided invaluable connection to the innovative and energetic work of the youth and community that are part of KWIC’s work and programs. "
Liana Honsinger – Past Volunteer, and past Board of Director
KWIC Board Members
Last Updated: September 2025
Executive Members
Dr. Stephanie Rutherford – Board Chairperson, Associate Professor, Environment and Resource Studies, Trent University
Faith Mwesigye –Vice-Chairperson, Director of Strategic Initiatives, International School of Uganda
Rahna Behdar — Secretary, Social Worker, The John Howard Society of Durham Region; BAH Social Work, Trent University
Saeid Aarabi — Treasurer | Chair of the Finance & HR Committee, Sales Representative
Directors - General
Alphonse Basogomba, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant
Jillien Amalia Hone, Volunteer Administrator, New Canadians Centre Peterborough
Victoria Kacer, Counsel Ministry of Natural Resources
Madison Laurin, Director of Youth Programs, BGC Greater Halifax Clubs
James Outterson, Policy Analyst, BC government
Cyrene Tsui, Graduate Student, Master of Management at Trent
Non-Voting
Margaret Zou, Executive Director
KWIC Standing Committees:
Finance & HR Committee
Saeid Aarabi, Board Treasurer/Committee Chair
Faith Mwesigye , Vice-Chairperson
Stephanie Rutherford, Board Chairperson
Rahna Behdar, Secretary
Margaret Zou, Executive Director
Fundraising & 35th Anniversary Committees
Jillien Amalia Hone, Fundraising Committee Chair
Stephanie Rutherford, Board Chairperson
Hooria Malik Talat, Community Member
Cyrene Tsui, Director
Margaret Zou, Executive Director
Nominations Committee
Dr. Stephanie Rutherford, Board Chair
Margaret Zou, Executive Director
Program Committee
Madison Laurin, Committee Chair
Rahna Behdar, Director
Mariana Castelli Rosa, PhD candidate in Cultural Studies and KWIC volunteer
Kiana Opper, KWIC Program and Events Coordinator
Margaret Zou, Executive Director
TEACH Social Justice Certificate Program Committee (2023-2024)
Kiana Opper, TEACH Program Coordinator, KWIC Program and Events Coordinator
Margaret Zou, Kawartha World Issues Centre
Karleen Pendleton Jimenez, Trent School for Education and Professional Learning
Patricia Wilson + Kharington Petgrave, Community Race Relations
Rachel Gilham, TRACKS Youth Program
Yishin Khoo, True Peace Cavan Common Good Initiative
Julie Cosgrove, KWIC and True Peace Cavan Common Good Initiative
Join our Board of Directors
To apply, interested candidates should complete an application form including uploading a resume using the link here. Questions can be sent to jobs@kwic.info.
We are presently seeking skilled individuals (both lived experiences and formal education and experience) with finance, governance, fundraising, leadership, legal and/or global working experience to join our Board of Directors.
With that in mind, we encourage all with an interest in a governance volunteer role to submit an application, regardless of employment experience.
Full position description including time commitments, responsibilities and more can be found here.
Why Join Our Board?
The Board of Directors is the Legal Authority for the Kawartha World Issues Centre. As a member of the Board, a Director acts in a position of trust for the community and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization. As a board member, you provide leadership and governance to our charity, ensuring we are working towards our mission. This is a wonderful opportunity to make an impact in our community, as there has never been a more urgent time, nor a more exciting moment for global solidarity. We invite you to join us as we work together to create a more just, sustainable world.
To apply, interested candidates should complete an application form including uploading a resume using the link here. Questions can be sent to jobs@kwic.info.