Meet Our Foundation Team
Dr. Jill Stoddart, Executive Director
Jill is the Executive Director of Family and Children’s Services Foundation. She worked for in Child Welfare, Children’s Mental Health and Developmental Services, for more than 30 years, including various frontline positions. Recognizing the disparities in child and youth outcomes by race, ethnicity and other socio-demographic factors has been the driving force for her collaborative community approach to program and research design.
Jill leads several multi-sector collaborative projects focusing on preventing child abuse and neglect. Her experience in multiple sectors serving children and families has led to positive changes in the provision of evidenced-based services ranging from resilience promotion for children and youth to decolonizing trauma based parenting programs for specific cultural groups. This work has ensured that funds raised by Family and Children’s Services Foundation benefits not only children, youth and families involved in Child Welfare, but also other marginalized populations facing adversities such as trauma, social isolation, poverty, and re-settlement issues. Jill has a Masters and a PhD in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, Canada and also holds a position of Assistant Professor (status only) at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto.
Jill is the proud mother of three children who are now grown and have families of their own. She enjoys spending time with her husband Dave and can often be found out walking or hiking with a few of her 5 rescue grand-puppies or playing with her beautiful grand daughter. If you’d like to learn more about the research that supports the work of the Foundation email Jill at Jill.Stoddart@facsfoundation.org
Jullie Pfeffer, Corporate and Community Giving Manager
Jullie brings decades of fundraising experience to the Foundation, most recently as Senior Manager, Operations at donorworx. In that role, she trained fundraisers, planned campaigns, and managed the logistics of major fundraising efforts for national and international charities. Jullie is passionate about discovering what really matters to people and helping them help others. Jullie would love to talk about how you can get involved in fundraising for us! Send her an email at Jullie.Pfeffer@facsfoundation.org
Sydney Tricand, Community Fundraising Manager
Sydney Tricand has been working in the non-profit sector for over a decade, with a focus on engaging and celebrating the community’s philanthropic efforts through third-party giving. Most recently, Sydney worked for SickKids Foundation supporting families and diverse community groups to raise funds for the Hospital. With a belief that real change happens at the community level, Sydney is amazed by, and grateful for, the people and groups who give their time, energy, and resources to causes they care deeply about.
If you want to organize a fundraiser to support FACS Foundation or learn more about how you can get involved, email Sydney at Sydney.Tricand@facsfoundation.org
Carol Kumalo, Annual Giving Manager
Carol brings over seven years of non-profit experience to FACS Foundation, specializing in donor stewardship, strategic communications and operations. Before joining the team, she supported the FACS Foundation Board operations and contributed to successful fundraising events and community engagement work. Her interest is in bridging the gap between behind-the-scenes efficiency and meaningful community impact.
Guided by a deep passion for philanthropy and the belief in the extraordinary impact of community members. If you are interested in making a gift and becoming a part of our community of supporters, email Carol at Carol.Kumalo@facsfoundation.org
Keke Hu, Donations Coordinator
Keke offers extensive expertise, bringing over 10 years of experience across diverse non-profit organizations. Her combined background in education and fundraising, coupled with a genuine, lifelong interest in strengthening neighbourhoods, makes her an invaluable addition to the foundation team.
Questions about your gift, scholarships, or general questions about the Foundation? Email Keke at foundation@facsfoundation.org or keke.hu@facsfoundation.org