Cathy Taylor (she/her) is an experienced leader whose belief in the power of networks and passion for public policy has translated into over 30 years of work and advocacy for nonprofits and charities locally, provincially and nationally.

Cathy joined the Lawson Foundation as President and CEO in April 2024. She previously served as the Executive Director at the Ontario Nonprofit Network (ONN) for 12 years, before which she was the founding Executive Director of the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington.

With roots in the environmental movement, Cathy holds a degree in political studies and history from Queen’s University and attended the Maytree-York University Executive Directors Leadership program and the Ivey Business School’s Community Shift program. Outside of work, Cathy enjoys time with her family and pets – biking, hiking and gardening in Erin, Ontario.