Building a Stronger Community

Core Team

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Leslie McLean (Silent Auction) – Leslie is a founding member of Hearts and oversees the management of auction items and procedures.

Kelly Semeniuk (Event Production) - Kelly is a founding member of Hearts and is responsible for behind the scenes activities that are required to create our spectacular events.

Kelli Preston (Sponsorships) – Kelli joined the Hearts of Durham in 2007 and oversees our sponsorship opportunities and relationships.

Kira Keast (Project Management & Administration) – Kira joined the Hearts of Durham in 2006 and takes care of all the necessary administrative tasks and project management that ensure our events run smoothly.

Sian Gibson (Marketing) – Sian is a Hearts founding member and is our marketing coordinator, ensuring the best promotional opportunities for Hearts of Durham and our supporters.

Sherry McTavish (Electronic Media & Volunteers) – Sherry joined Hearts in 2007 and oversees all of the online activities for Hearts as well as coordinating our many volunteers.

Nicole Menary (Event Fundraising Initiatives) - Nicole joined Hearts in 2009 and oversees all of direct fundraising during our events.

Julie Dunn (Print Coordinator) - Julie joined Hearts in 2009 and is in charge of coordinating all of our print materials.