Staff
BESSIE HODDER
Migrant Outreach Worker
Bessie is at Horizons as part of the Migrant Outreach Program. Bessie has completed her Master of Arts in Global Development from Queen’s University with the focus of her research on Immigration issues and the negative effects of detention centres on the heath of Latin American women in the United States. Bessie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Global Development from Queen’s University. She has experience working in the non-profit sector and has volunteered with refugee resettlement services in Kingston. Bessie was born in Cuba and is fluent in Spanish, she has worked alongside migrant workers in the agricultural sector and has helped translate in the workplace. She has lived in Cobourg the majority of her life and currently resides in Port Hope.
bhodder@horizons.ca
(905) 396-3341
ERIN WILLIAMS
Manager, Business and Donor Relations
Erin oversees the financial department and our donors at Horizons. She brings experience with her background; working in non-profit, working with vulnerable persons, and she brings a personal touch with her education in Communications. With her bubbly personality, she takes care of business and creates and maintains individual donor relationships within our community and beyond.
ewilliams@horizons.ca
905-372-5483 ext. 22
MEGAN BOTHA
Manager, Community Engagement and Partnerships
Megan is currently supporting Horizons as Manager, Community Engagement and Partnerships. She prioritizes strong relationships with foundations, and ensures Horizons project goals are met. Megan completed her Master of Arts in Social Justice and Community Engagement from Wilfrid Laurier University, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Development. She has over three years’ experience working with immigrants, seasonal migrant workers and other marginalized communities and has a passion for supporting and researching grassroots development projects, as she has studied Food Security and Sustainability in Canada’s Yukon and Social Business and Poverty in Guatemala.
mbotha@horizons.ca (905) 396-3344
Amy MacGillivray
Volunteer Engagement and Store Coordinator
Amy oversees the day-to-day operations of Horizons’ Thrift and Treasure Shops. She coordinates the scheduling of over 12 volunteers who are instrumental to the Shops’ success, and executes a variety of events in support of the Thrift Stores. Amy has more than 10 years of experience working with senior citizens. She brings a unique level of passion and energy for community engagement to our team.
amacgillivray@horizons.ca
905-372-5483 ext. 25