Cyndy Palleske
Executive Director
T: 705 486 5548 | Email: cpalleske@cfeasternontario.ca
Cyndy joined CFEO in 2022 and has strong roots in Eastern Ontario. She is passionate about supporting businesses and economic growth, leveraging over 3 decades of senior executive experience in the manufacturing and non-profit sectors. She is committed to driving regional and provincial economic initiatives. She has served previously as a volunteer board director for Community Futures Peterborough, and is currently a director on the Eastern Ontario Leadership Council (EOLC) board. Her combined background and experiences across multiple sectors gives Cyndy unique insight into developing strong partnerships and helping businesses grow through connections with regional, provincial, and federal support systems.
Michelle Cathers
SOFII Program Manager
T: 705 486 5557 | Email: michelle.cathers@cfeasternontario.ca
Michelle Cathers has been the SOFII Program Manager with Community Futures Eastern Ontario since June 2017. She is well versed in Commercial Lending and managing client relationships, having gained significant experience from her previous 11-year tenure at CF Peterborough. She is a knowledge expert in the business funding ecosystem and passionate about helping companies and entrepreneurs succeed.
Molly Galvin
Program Coordinator/Business Analyst
T: 705 707 1974 | Email: mgalvin@cfeasternontario.ca
Molly joins Community Futures Eastern Ontario as a Program Coordinator/Business Analyst. A Peterborough native, she has a background in Applied Economics and Psychology from Queen’s University, where she also served as President of the Economics Society. With expertise in data analytics, consumer trends, and client relations, Molly will work closely with Michelle Cathers to support regional business growth and enhance program development.
Leslie Worsfold
Office Administrator/Bookkeeper
T: 705 486 5549 | Email: lworsfold@cfeasternontario.ca
Leslie brings extensive experience in Bookkeeping/Office Administration from varied sectors where she was able to contribute to not only the day-to-day operation but the overall financial health of the businesses as part of a strong management team. Leslie attended Fleming College at the beginning of her career and very excited to have returned to the area in 2022 and made Peterborough her home.
Erica Tripp
Marketing and Communications
T: 705 486 5551 | Email: etripp@cfeasternontario.ca
Erica is an experienced digital marketer with a passion for design and events and enjoys building lasting relationships with the small-medium businesses and CFDCs we assist across Southeastern Ontario.