Vision
A sustainable and valued community sector for PEI.
Mission
To develop an empowered community sector using its collective voice for change.
Values
- Collaboration: We believe in the power of working together and seek to build strong relationships that foster mutual learning and growth.
- Courage: We are committed to demonstrating courage in all aspects of our work, including taking bold actions, speaking up for what is right, and advocating for systemic change through innovative approaches.
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We recognize and respect the diversity of our community and strive to create an inclusive and equitable environment where marginalized people feel valued, respected, and supported.
- Transparency: We are dedicated to promoting transparency in our operations, governance, and decision-making processes, and we are committed to being open, honest, and accountable in all our interactions.
Our Areas of focus
Enhancing recognition of the Community Sector to ensure Islanders are aware of its importance to health and wellbeing within the province.
Sharing our expertise and working towards our shared goals to ensure we are strong and efficient.
Advocating on behalf of the Community Sector to ensure our voice is heard and respected by other sectors.
Ensuring the Community Sector has the resources it needs in order to deliver quality services in a sustainable manner.
Staff
The Community Sector Network of PEI team is here to help your non-profit advocate for what matters to you, acquire necessary tools for success, connect with the non-profit community, and heighten your visibility.
Alexia Riche
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alexia@csnpei.com
(902) 330-3351
Executive Director
Haley Ha
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hha@csnpei.com
(902) 388-4692
Shared services Navigator
Amir Zuccolo
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azuccolo@csnpei.com
(902) 940-7673
Social Enterprise Coordinator
Christine Batten
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cbatten@csnpei.com
(902) 214-2523
Community Engagement Counsellor
Ezra Santana
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esantana@csnpei.com
(782) 377-6029
Membership Coordinator
Ezra Santana is a Holland College graduate with a diploma in Journalism and Communications. Throughout their studies, Ezra focused on bringing a Queer Brazilian immigrant perspective to journalism, with projects on trans rights in PEI and other important topics.
Ezra speaks Portuguese and Spanish, and is passionate about storytelling, communication, and creativity. They are dedicated to connecting with and serving their community in Epekwitk (PEI), particularly by amplifying the voices of marginalized peoples.
When not working at CSNPEI, Ezra takes on other projects and volunteering opportunities in the community.
Board of Directors
Our board is comprised of people working or volunteering in the community sector.
Charity Sheehan
Chair
In 2013, Charity was appointed Executive Director of Special Olympics PEI. She started her involvement as a volunteer coach in 1997 and in 2001 started her career with Special Olympics PEI as Program Director. Charity is a graduate of the Holland College Sport & Leisure Management Program and remains active with the program through an advisory committee. Charity has attended numerous multi-sport games over the past two decades including being mission staff at three Special Olympics World Games and two Canada Games.
Michael Steele
Treasurer
Jane Onyeagolum
Jane contributes to other nonprofit and community organizations across the Island, including the Psychological Association of PEI, where she coordinates governance, events, and member engagement. She previously served as a Data Analyst and Administrative Officer at the John Howard Society of PEI.
Jane is a graduate of UPEI with a BA in Economics and a Certificate in Business. She is committed to evidence-based approaches, operational excellence, and initiatives that strengthen community impact.
Kimberly Wishart Chu Foon
Nathalie Walsh-Annand
Nathalie Walsh-Annand will be entering her 20th year working for the Autism Society of PEI in 2026. As Executive Director, she is passionate and invigorated by her work and is gracious for the tremendous families and individuals across PEI she works with and for. She is an Islander, who has spent time volunteering and traveling in a variety of places in the world and now resides with her family in Stratford, Prince Edward Island. Nathalie has a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a Human Resources certificate from Saint Mary’s University. She is trained as a facilitator of Triple P Parenting-Stepping Stones as well as is a Handle With Care program faciliatator. She has worked as a respite and one to one worker in the past, as well as been a Big Sister, and community volunteer. She enjoys traveling, being active, and spending time on our beautiful Island beaches.
Natasha McKenna
In 2022, Natasha joined Family Service PEI as its Executive Director. Originally from PEI, Natasha spent most of her career in the non-profit sector in Ottawa and Toronto working and volunteering primarily in adult education, poverty reduction and financial empowerment and mental health. She is happily living on the Island again closer to her family and saltwater.
Natasha has Bachelor of Arts degree from UPEI and a Masters in Adult Education and Community Development from University of Toronto where she focused on Workplace Learning and Social Change.
Jane Ledwell
Jane Ledwell grew up in rural Prince Edward Island now lives in Charlottetown with her family. As long-time Executive Director of the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women, she has led research, advocacy, and community collaborations. She is also a former Director of the Institute of Island Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island, which likewise worked in close partnership with the community sector. Jane has degrees from Mt. Allison University, New Brunswick (BA, Hons) and the University of Waikato, New Zealand (MPhil). She is an award-winning writer, editor, and cultural advocate, with multiple books and publications to her credit. She has been active as a volunteer or board member with local and national community-sector organizations since she was old enough to sign up.
Bukola Afolabi
Bukola is a Nigerian and a graduate of Law with over 10 years post call. She has an interest and passion for issues such as women’s rights and youth advocacy. Back home, she was able to make strategic intervention on women’s issues like drafting of Gender Bills, simplification of Gender Laws, submission of memoranda, and she participated in the development of Shadow reports and contributed to publications.
She started her career as an intern in a non-profit organization and later obtained the position of Project/Program manager. In the course of her work, she worked on the Sexual and Reproductive Health Project as the Project Officer. She worked on the Gender Equality and Accountability Influence Project, Gender and Anti-Corruption Project, Legal Aid and Counseling pro bono for low-income people, and Court appearances for women facing gender-based violence and worked on policy drafting. An individual with strong communication skills, she facilitates training, workshops and seminars across locally and internationally. She has experience working with Boards and senior management of companies viz a viz training on board composition/evaluation, risk management, board dynamics etc. Bukola has recently completed her Master's program in Island Studies with a focus on Sustainable Island Communities.
Kaisey Murnaghan
Kaisey Murnaghan is a dedicated and highly organized professional with over a decade of experience in client services, mentoring, and communications within the financial services sector. Currently serving as a Job Developer with the Neil Squire Society, Kaisey supports individuals with disabilities in preparing for, obtaining, and maintaining meaningful employment through individualized coaching, workshops, and employer engagement.
Prior to this role, Kaisey spent more than 12 years with Invesco Investment Services in Charlottetown, where she held progressive roles focused on client communication, mentoring, and quality assurance. During her time at Invesco, she also served as Chair of Invesco Cares – Invesco PEI’s charity committee – for seven years, where she fostered community engagement, facilitated monetary donations, and coordinated initiatives such as a large-scale school supply donation to the Public School Board. Fluent in both English and French, Kaisey brings strong skills in relationship building, mentoring, and workplace inclusion, and is committed to supporting both individual and community growth through her work.
Tanya Nace
Tanya is a global organizational leader with a background in non-profit recruitment, fundraising and organizational development. She serves as CEO of World Hope International (Canada) on a global scale and is also active in her local community through Cycling PEI as a leader for women's cycling rides and facilitating women to be involved in the sport of cycling on PEI. Tanya brings experience in international communication, strategic thinking, system development, fundraising, communications and management. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Kingswood University and completed her master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University. She was born and raised in O'Leary, PEI and currently lives in Stratford, PEI with her family.
Why join our board?
Meet the Community
The Community Sector Network hosts many types of events, including Island-wide networking sessions across sectors.
Make a difference
Our Board provides governance and support to the CSNPEI staff to assist hundreds of organizations in their work to help PEI.
Get Creative
New ideas are not only welcome but encouraged! Your view matters and could help create a new program or initiative to fill a much-needed gap in the sector at large.
