Project Leader, Orphanage Expansion in Sri Lanka

Janet McKelvey has spent 40 years involved with business and philanthropy. Her long-term business career was with Xerox Canada. Starting in sales in 1980, Janet's experience included executive positions in marketing, strategy, customer service, administration, communications and change management. Her final position was Vice President, Marketing until 1996.

Looking for an opportunity to give back to the community, Janet joined Canadian Tire as the Executive Director of its Foundation. From 1997-2003, she worked with the Corporation, Board and Associate Dealers to design and implement a new corporate philanthropic strategy and the Canadian Tire Foundation for Families. After this 5-year period, philanthropy was a core strategy throughout Canadian Tire and the Foundation was raising and disbursing more than $3.5 million to families in need in communities across Canada.

Throughout her business career Janet served on several Boards: Bishop Strachan School, Craigleith Ski Club and CDI Corporation.

Most recently, Janet has been focussed on volunteer pursuits with:

• Developing and leading TRIP Canada

• Toronto Public Library Foundation Board of Directors: Chair 2002-2012

• Shaw Festival Board of Governors: Chair 2008-2010

Going forward Janet plans to commit herself to family, friends and growing TRIP Canada. Her interests include fitness, skiing, sailing, golf, reading and the family cottage with much time devoted to granddaughters Maddie and Sophie and grandson Finn.