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
alexia@csnpei.com
902 330 3351
Executive Director

Christine Batten
cbatten@csnpei.com
902 853 5894
Community Engagement Counsellor

Amir Zuccolo
Azuccolo@csnpei.com
902 940 7673
Social Enterprise Coordinator

Haley Ha
Hha@csnpei.com
902 388 4692
Shared services Navigator

Ezra Santana
esantana@csnpei.com
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 is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese 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 groups.
Ezra currently holds a part-time position as a Digital Skills Intern with the Women’s Network PEI, while also serving as Membership Coordinator at CSNPEI.

Caroline Galloway
info@csnpei.com
Administrative Assistant
Caroline graduated from UPEI with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, during which she worked as a Research Assistant for Dr. Jessica Strong’s study, The Impact of Music on Aging and Cognition. She conducted cognitive assessments and presented findings at the Gerontological Society of America Conference.
Bilingual in English and French, Caroline also works part-time as Office and Event Support with the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women, where she contributed to organizing the 2024-2025 Purple Ribbon Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence, International Women's Day and other initiatives. With experience in administrative support, event coordination, and data analysis, she excels in creating organized, inclusive, and effective work environments.
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.

Sarah Outram

Michael Steele
Treasurer

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.

Renita Bartlett

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.

Jillian Kilfoil
Secretary
Jillian was born in western Prince Edward Island. Jillian is a feminist, community activist, and facilitator. She has worked in the non-profit sector for 15 years and is currently the Executive Director of Women's Network PEI
Jillian was previously involved with organizations such as Katimavik; Apathy is Boring and Girls Action Foundation before joining Women’s Network PEI in October 2016. Jillian is currently a board member of the Community Sector Network of PEI, Justice Options for Women, and many other grassroots community initiatives.
Jillian has a background in political science and adult education. She believes strongly in collaborative approaches to learning and discovery to increase critical thinking to create systems change in society.

Isabelle Dasylva-Gill
Isabelle Dasylva-Gill is the Executive Director of La SAF'Île - Société Acadienne et francophone de l'Île-du-Prince Édouard. Isabelle Dasylva-Gill is very involved and actively engaged in her community: over the past few years, she has sat on several boards of directors of organizations devoted to community development, the Francophonie, the status of women and children, multiculturalism, mental health for youth and access to justice, among others. She is also a member of the Board of Governors of the Université de Moncton, Learnsphere, the PEI Business Women's Association and has served on the PEI Premier's Special Committee on Recovery and Growth.
Her degrees include a degree in International Business, one in Business English, and a master’s degree in Marketing Research and strategy from Sciences Po in Paris, France. She has also received certification in Collaborative leadership and Facilitation in addition to the University of Prince Edward Island’s Manager Program.

Bukola Afolabi
Bukola is passionate about making an impact in any community she finds herself in; this is what drives her and led her into the non-profit sector. She 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 which has afforded her the opportunity to acquire experience in project/program planning and implementation across several areas. 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 worked with several organizations in the non-profit, Business Membership Organization and the Theatre Industry across several roles (Program/Project Manager, Head, Programs & Membership, Lead, Gender and Safeguarding). 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.
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.

