Kawartha Lakes United Way Executive Director Retires After a 17-Year Tenure

Penny Barton Dyke, executive director of the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes (UWCKL) has retired after 17 years of service announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of The United Way City of Kawartha Lakes.

Barton Dyke served the community through a number of projects, including Community Matters which encouraged deeper conversations in the community about development work.

She was also involved in Edwin Binney’s Community Garden (EBCG) which established an approach to food security and education through planning and growing crops in the community.

“It has been a privilege and honour to work with incredible community leaders, donors, volunteers and staff over the years,” said Barton Dyke. “I am looking forward to taking some time off and looking at new adventures.”

The United Way Board of Directors has hired Emily Beall and Shantal Ingram to be co-executive directors. Beall is currently the organization’s projects and communications coordinator while Ingram is a community investment coordinator with UWCKL.

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