Cathy Taylor is an experienced leader whose belief in the power of networks and passion for public policy has translated into more than 30 years of work and advocacy for non-profits and charities locally, provincially, and nationally.
Cathy joined the Lawson Foundation as president and CEO in April 2024. She previously served as the executive director at the Ontario Nonprofit Network for 12 years, before which she was the founding executive director of the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington.
With roots in the environmental movement, Cathy holds a degree in political studies and history from Queen’s University and attended the Maytree-York University Executive Directors Leadership program and the Ivey Business School’s CommunityShift program. Outside of work, Cathy enjoys time with her family and pets – biking, hiking, and gardening in Erin, Ontario.
ONN’s Cathy Taylor and consultant Kris Cummings tackle the question of whether the network model is a good approach during times of crisis. The stories of three networks offer some practical experiences and yield some consistent, yet nuanced, lessons.
This is the first article in our series about the role of networks in the non-profit sector. The series is published as a collaboration between
