The Canadian CED Network

Paul ChamberlainDirector of Programs "I work in CED because CED provides a path to economic justice for many who are marginalized in our society."Before joining the Canadian CED Network, Paul spent 18 years working as a department director with Dixon Hall, a multi-service neighbourhood centre in downtown east Toronto. Working to improve social and economic outcomes in one of Toronto’s most challenged communities; he focused on social enterprise and community economic development as well as self-employment and employment training. Paul also initiated and chaired the Downtown East Community Development Collaborative in Toronto, which created an inclusive, integrated and comprehensive model for the delivery of employment services. Since being with the Canadian CED Networkhis work on national projects has focussed on demonstrating the effects of CED on poverty, youth peer mentoring and immigrant social enterprise. He also supports the development of the Ontario Network and our work with the Ontario Social Economy Roundtable. Paul is committed to issues of equity and inclusion, is an avid cyclist and enjoys being an active grandfather. Paul ChamberlainT: (416) 760-2554 F: (416) 762-7191pchamberlain at ccednet-rcdec.ca Matthew ThompsonCreateAction Program Coordinator“I work in CED because it realizes that healthy communities are those that are economically, ecologically, and socially vibrant and that everyone has important contributions to make in building this kind of society.” Matthew is passionate about sustainable organic agriculture and social and economic equality. He holds a Bachelor of Philosophy from the University of New Brunswick's Renaissance College, where he studied leadership skills and public policy. His volunteer and work life has carried him to Jamaica, Italy, and France in diverse capacities from organic farming to building community with people with developmental disabilities to union organizing. Matthew is also an avid bassist and plays in a rock band in Toronto. Matthew Thompson T: (416) 760-2578 F: (416) 762-7191 mthompson at ccednet-rcdec.ca Jennifer MuldoonOntario CED Event OrganizerJennifer's passion for sustainable and progressive community development has grown from her past international work experience and academic pursuits. She has recently completed a Master degree in Rural Planning and Development from the University of Guelph where her research focused on planning for more effective environmental education and evaluating environmental outreach activities in rural primary schools. Jennifer has worked in the area of sustainable community development and education for three years which has taken her around the world to Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya. Jennifer completed a year placement with the Canadian Cooperative Association (CCA) in partnership with the Uganda Cooperative Alliance (UCA) where her principal responsibility was to support and strengthen farmer cooperatives in Northern Uganda. She assisted the establishment of sustainable income generating activities including cooperative tree nurseries and fuel efficient stove training for women and youth members. Jennifer is pleased to join the network as the Ontario CED Event Organizer as part of the CreateAction program.Jennifer MuldoonT: (416) 760-2554F: (416) 762-7191ontario at ccednet-rcdec.ca