About Us

Staff

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Cyndy Palleske

Executive Director
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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.

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Michelle Cathers

SOFII Program Manager
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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.

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Leslie Worsfold

Office Administrator/Bookkeeper
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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.

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Erica Tripp

Marketing and Communications
T: 705-741-1980 ext. 3 | Email:  

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.