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Organization

Structure

MCL is a coalition of provincial and territorial literacy coalitions.

Each coalition appoints two representatives: one to the Board of Directors and one adult learner representative to MCL Learners Advisory Network (LAN).  The LAN then elects four of its members to the MCL Board.

Members of the literacy community and the general public may join MCL as General Members.

To find out how to become a member of MCL, go to Membership on this website.

Faces at MCL


Chris Harwood
“We can only do our job
well if we listen to what
learners tell us they need.
We need to work with
them to create resources
that inspire and encourage
them to improve their
essential skills.”

LAN Coordinator

Chris Harwood became the LAN Coordinator in October 2007 and also MCL’s field development officer in July 2008.  Chris has extensive knowledge as an adult literacy consultant.  Her experience includes: teaching adult literacy learners; developing curriculum; creating tutor training resources, promoting and using clear language and design; coordinating, developing and delivering training to managers of volunteer resources; project research and writing resources; writing and delivering training sessions and workshops, provincially and internationally.

Chris graduated from the Teacher of Adults: Literacy Educator Certificate program at Algonquin College in 1999.   She also has an Adult Educator Teaching Certificate and a Certificate in the Management of Volunteer Resources.

You can reach Chris by email at chris@literacy.ca or by telephone at 613-563-2464.

 

 

 

Chris Harwood
“There are many
challenges facing us as
a field, yet I know that
by working collaboratively
and cooperatively we’ll
find solutions. That’s what
makes me excited about
working here – creating
the space for meaningful
dialogue and involvement,
and working together to
arrive at meaningful
solutions.”

Senior Manager

Lindsay Kennedy

From 2007 until June of 2008, Lindsay was the Project Manager for the Movement for Canadian Literacy. In February 2009 Lindsay rejoined MCL as our Field Development Officer and in January 2010 accepted the position of Senior Manager. Lindsay has almost two decades' experience in the field of adult literacy over a wide range of areas including: project management; research; board development; community outreach; participation in local, provincial and national literacy networks; curriculum/resource development and delivery for classroom and online delivery for both adult learners and practitioners.

Lindsay holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Management and a Voluntary and Non-profit Management Certificate.

You can contact Lindsay by email at lindsay@literacy.ca or by telephone at 613-563-2464.

 

 

 

Belinda White
“Having had a life-long
love affair with reading,
the issue of literacy is near
and dear to my heart. I look
forward to making my
contribution to Canadian
learners. ”

Office Manager

Belinda joined MCL in December of 2008 and brought with her a wealth of experience, from accounting and administration to event coordination and customer service.  Her experience was gained from both the private and nonprofit sectors.  In addition to her strong administrative skills, Belinda has a positive approach and a “get the job done attitude”.  She joins us very supportive of and keen to learn more about the literacy field.

Belinda is the first point of contact for those contacting MCL. You can reach Belinda by email at belinda@literacy.ca or by telephone at 613-563-2464.

Funding

MCL is a registered charitable non-profit organization whose funding comes from: