2025 Community
Campaign Cabinet
United Way Hastings & Prince Edward is fortunate to have the volunteer leadership of some of the best and brightest philanthropists and community champions in Hastings & Prince Edward. We are grateful for their support in ensuring those who are most vulnerable are getting the key health and social supports required for success. We continue to honor the volunteers who care deeply as the United Way movement involves decades of volunteer driven results through a strong commitment to community and caring.
Cabinet Co-Chairs – Victor and Jodi Cooper
Victor, founder of Eighty Twenty Studio, is an award-winning filmmaker known for capturing the stories that bring our community to life. His creative work has helped shine a spotlight on local issues and inspire change. He is also a well-loved local musician, connecting people through music and storytelling.
Jodi, an art therapist and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), previously served as United Way HPE’s Director of Community Impact. In that role, she worked closely with local agencies and donors to ensure funding was directed to where it was most needed. Her insight into both the challenges and strengths of the community uniquely positions her to co-lead this campaign. Married since 2004, Victor and Jodi combine creative vision, deep relationships, and a passion for advocacy, making them an inspiring team to lead the 2025 campaign.
Current Members:
Taylor Russett
The Grind and Vine and Lafferty’s Menswear 2024 Campaign Chair
Caley Weese
McDougall Insurance & Financial
Eric Rozema-Seaton
Alliance Patient Transfer Inc.
Hunter Fargey
CIBC
Katie Sherratt
Starboard Communications and The Babes of Quinte Podcast
Jennifer Aylsworth
Hastings County
Sarah Sparks
OPS
Jessica Anderson
North Hastings Children’s Services
Allisha Pelletier
46 North Productions and Allisha at The Social
Alejandro Neckles
Sprout IQ Publishing Group
Autumn Clarke
Honours Degree Student – Teacher Education and Social Justice, Trent University
Dr. Julie Gowthorpe
RSW – Gowthorpe Therapists
Allyson Tufts
Allyson Tufts Bereavement Services
Matt DeMille
Executive Chef, Co-Owner/Partner, DeMille Culinary Group / Matt’s Good Food
Erin DeMille
Mill Studio Ceramics, Co-Owner/Partner, DeMille Culinary Group / Matt’s Good Food
Kay Joly
Starboard Communications and The Babes of Quinte Podcast
Maj. Hamza Qayyum
CFB 8Wing Trenton
MWO Mat Poulin
CFB 8Wing Trenton