ABOUT US
The Community Development Council of Quinte is a non-profit, charitable organization, and our work encompasses all of Hastings & Prince Edward County. The goal of our food security programs is that everyone would have access to an adequate supply of safe, affordable and nutritious food without social or economic barriers. Our social planning work aims to heighten awareness, increase understanding and work with all sectors to find solutions for our community's urgent and emerging social issues.
CDC-Quinte was honored to be the recipient of the 2023 Quinte Business Achievement Award Winner for the Not-for-Profit of the Year!
Mandate: To conduct social planning and community development within the context of social justice.
Mission: To promote food security for all members within Hastings & Prince Edward Counties through community development, service provision and social planning.
Vision: A community in which all members have consistent access to safe, affordable and nutritious food.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tahra Treverton
*Chair*
Tahra Treverton has previously served on the board of CDC-Quinte and is happy to return to the organization. She has also served on the board of Community Learning Alternatives. She worked as a Child Protection Worker for 21 years at Highland Shores CAS in various departments.
She also obtained her B. in Education in 2012 from Queens University. In addition to her work at CAS, she is a tutor for the Foundations Tutoring Program, working with students educationally from a trauma-informed perspective.
Laura Mounsteven
*Vice-Chair*
Laura Mounsteven has worked for Loyalist College Community Employment Services for over 15 years, providing services and support to job seekers and employers throughout the Quinte area. Client-focused and community-minded, Laura is passionate about ensuring everyone has equal opportunity to access services and support in the community.
Laura has a Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University,
Bachelor of Education from Western University, and recently completed the Facilitator of Adult Education certificate through Loyalist College.
Ryan Mallon
*Board Secretary*
Ryan Mallon combines his professional experiences in both the tech industry and social service sector in his job with HelpSeeker Technologies, where he helps to improve access to social services using technology and to foster social change using data to advocate for positive outcomes. Following a long career in tech, in 2020, Ryan added a Social Service Worker Certificate from Loyalist College to his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. In addition to his role at HelpSeeker, Ryan works part-time as a frontline worker at Grace Inn Shelter in Belleville. In his spare time, Ryan volunteers as a Scouter with Scouts Canada.
Ryan considers himself an advocate for using technology to connect community and social support with the people who need them more effectively. He is passionate about community development and ensuring that communities are strong, supportive, and inclusive.
Graham Copestake
*Board Treasurer*
Graham brings 10 years of strategic communications experience to help solve clients' varying business problems. With a keen understanding of how to scale businesses and drive quantifiable results, Graham values leveraging research to inform decisions and validate business solutions. Through the lens of both national and international campaign management, Graham has been working with local small business owners to help them in understanding and implementing varying strategies to scale their business and build stronger community ties.
Outside of communications, Graham is passionate about mentorship and educating which has led to a fruitful teaching career through Loyalist College as a part-time Professor in the Sales and Marketing program. Further, Graham loves fostering business partnerships that drive progressive change for the Quinte/Hastings region to help build communities that flourish both in diversity and creativity.
Lastly, when the work of the day has been put to rest, Graham can be found exploring the natural sights of Hastings County where he resides with his wonderful son, wife, and dog.
Lynda Stewart
Lynda has worked in the accounting field for more than 25 years. She has been employed in various industries, such as hospitality, transportation, utilities, construction and insurance.
She also has some experience with HR and payroll, having conducted orientations, training, and appraisals and participated in disciplinary matters. Lynda has also planned company and fundraising events. Lynda is currently employed as Controller for Crate Marina in Belleville.