Board of Directors

Pat Dunn

Founder and Executive Director
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Meet our Founder, Pat Dunn, and learn why she started Senior Women Living Together and how her concept turned into an active grassroots non-profit corporation.

Read all about it HERE.

Kathryn Carruthers

Board Chair
Kathryn Carruthers, SWLT board chair

After many years working in the labour movement and as a consultant, Kathryn helps non-profits create professional level technology. She is also on the board of Telecommunities Canada and has volunteered with Canada Learning Code (formerly Ladies Learning Code) and on the Green Team at Bluesfest and Cityfolk in Ottawa. She shares her home with her mother. Kathryn is the Chair of our Board of Directors.

Elle Gallagher

Director
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Elle’s main field of recent study involved working on client-centred anti-oppression issues and policy initiatives, focusing on counseling of marginalized refugees and immigrants, seniors, the LGBTQQ2 community, homeless adults and those experiencing poverty and mental health issues. Her goal is to ensure sensitivity in communicating across diverse social locations and service user delivery models here at Senior Women Living Together.

Kelly Elwood

Director
Kelly Elwood

Kelly is an accomplished Hybrid Entertainment Marketing Executive with over 25 years of experience driving creative and commercial success in global entertainment and toy industries. Her expertise includes strategic marketing, product development, and partnership collaborations. Beyond her corporate achievements, Kelly is an active community member and dedicated volunteer. She brings a unique blend of creativity, leadership, and compassion to her role in fundraising for SWLT.

Heather Urquhart

Board Secretary
Heather Urquhart

Leslie Walker

Director
Leslie Walker

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