MacKinnon retires; Kent becomes new director of Community Resource Centre

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Ron MacKinnon is retiring and the board of directors of the Community Resource Centre of North Wellington and Centre Wellington has announced that Alyssandra Kent will become the new executive director.

MacKinnon has served the community for almost 18 years.

His dedication to the Community Resource Centre has been the driving force to expanding our services throughout North and Centre Wellington communities.

“We have appreciated his leadership and guidance as well as his core belief that everyone should be given the opportunity to succeed - a belief that is shared with all who join the Community Resource Centre’s staff and volunteers,” officials state in a press release.

Kent brings with her a sincere enthusiasm to support the clients of the organization and to continue to do this work through the capable staff of the Community Resource Centre.

Prior to accepting the position as executive director, Kent served nearly four years on the board of directors and is not new to the organization and its values and goals.

MacKinnon’s last day will be May 31.

He and Kent will be working together from April 17 through May 31 to provide  a seamless transition for the organization.

Kent can be reached at akent@communityresourcecentre.org, and welcomes any questions about these changes for the Community Resource Centre.

“We wish Ron all the best with his next adventure!” the release states.