Elis Ziegler

Elis Ziegler

Managing Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Building County community together.

  • Education

    • Edmund Burke School

      1977 - 1981
    • York University

      1987 - 1988
      Humanities 4.0 GPA
    • Ryerson University - G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education

      2013 - 2013
      Project Management 3.8

      Activities and Societies: Project Management Fundamentals Project Management Leadership Project Management Risk and Quality Management

    • St. Lawrence College

      -
      Volunteer Management Certificate
    • Fleming College

      1983 - 1985
      ECE Early Childhood Education
  • Experience

    • The Help Centre

      Aug 1995 - Jun 2006
      Managing Director

      Managed a social service agency providing employment, housing, and financial literacy services in Northumberland County.

    • Mental Health Support Network

      Jun 2006 - Dec 2008
      Area Service Coordinator

      Responsible for programming and administrative management of 6 drop in centres throughout the South East LHIN catchment.

    • East York East Toronto Family Resources

      Jan 2009 - Sept 2014
      Manager, Housing Programs and Services

      Manage Housing Department with budget of $800,000 and staff of nine for direct service (www.eastyorkhousinghelp.ca) in homelessness reduction, and support of the housing sector through www.housingworkers.ca, www.landlordconnect.ca, as well as special projects including resident engagement building capacity in vulnerable neighbourhoods.

    • Toronto Drop-In Network

      Dec 2014 - May 2017
      Manager

      The Toronto Drop-In Network (TDIN) is an active coalition of over 50 drop-in centres, through out the City of Toronto, working with people who are homeless, marginally housed or socially isolated. Our Network includes drop-ins of all sizes and diverse philosophies serving men, women, transgender people, youth, seniors and families. TDIN works to increase the capacity of Toronto’s drop-in centres to serve their participants through training, communication, coordination, advocacy and engagement with other member agencies, related service providers and government. Show less

    • Curious Goat General Store

      Feb 2015 - Sept 2024
      Owner/operator

      Apiary experiential tourism business and honey/beeswax and herb products.

    • Ziegler Business Supports & Training

      May 2017 - Aug 2023
      Principal

      Diversity and governance consultant to municipality of Prince Edward County. Provide administrative, grant writing and digital marketing start up services to artists and businesses.

    • Lighthall Vineyards

      Jun 2017 - Jul 2019
      Assistant Cheesemaker

      Directly involved in the production, aging and packaging of 8 different sheep's milk cheeses made in one of Prince Edward County's premier wineries.

    • The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward

      Jan 2023 - now

      Building our County community together. Supervise Housing Help Programs, Leeward House, the municipality's transitional housing facility and incentives to support development of affordable housing as well as support the Affordable Housing Corporation. Member, DEI Strategy Working Group and Green Task Force. Supporting innovative affordable housing solutions in Prince Edward County with the Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation.

      • Affordable Housing Supervisor

        Aug 2023 - now
      • Housing Programs and Services Assistant

        Jan 2023 - Aug 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Supportive Housing Core Competencies - Enhancing Your Skills

      Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA)
      Apr 2023
    • Smart Serve Certification

      Smart Serve Ontario
      Mar 2017
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Elis Ziegler
      Best in Category: Fresh Cheese Great Canadian Cheese Festival Jun 2015 Curious Goat's chevre was the winner its category in the first national amateur cheese making competition.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Treasurer

      Issued by South Marysburgh Recreation Board on Jan 2019
      South Marysburgh Recreation BoardAssociated with Elis Ziegler
    • Media and Marketing Volunteer Coordinator

      Issued by Milford Fall Fair on Mar 2023
      Milford Fall FairAssociated with Elis Ziegler
    • Chair

      Issued by Picton Town Hall Board of Management on Jun 2019
      Picton Town Hall Board of ManagementAssociated with Elis Ziegler
    • Secretary

      Issued by Prince Edward Affordable Housing Corporation on Jan 2019
      Prince Edward Affordable Housing CorporationAssociated with Elis Ziegler
    • Social Media Marketing

      Issued by Cinefest and County Docs on Jan 2018
      Cinefest and County DocsAssociated with Elis Ziegler
    • Member, Publicity and Marketing Committee

      Issued by Baxter Centre for the Arts on Jan 2018
      Baxter Centre for the ArtsAssociated with Elis Ziegler
    • Culinary Assistant and Exhibitor Liaison

      Issued by The Great Canadian Cheese Festival on Jun 2015
      The Great Canadian Cheese FestivalAssociated with Elis Ziegler
    • Facilitator

      Issued by Say OUTloud Youth LGBT group on Oct 2007
      Say OUTloud Youth LGBT groupAssociated with Elis Ziegler
    • Chair

      Issued by Transition House Coalition of Northumberland on Jan 2000
      Transition House Coalition of NorthumberlandAssociated with Elis Ziegler