Lorrey Arial Bonilla is an ambitious and innovative community minded leader with over 30 years experience working within the not for profit sector. She has twenty years experience in not for profit management; including leadership development, project management, marketing and communications, financial management, volunteer and staff development, board policy governance and strategic planning. She is deeply committed to developing strong, collaborative partnerships, while delivering outstanding results to inspire excellence in early learning. Lorrey is an Ontario Certified Teacher and is a graduate of Brock University. She has an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Studies and a Bachelor of Education degree in Primary Junior Education. Lorrey is a member of the Ontario College of Teachers and the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario. Lorrey currently serves as the Chair of the Niagara College Early Childhood Education Program Advisory Committee and participates on Niagara Children's Planning Council, Niagara Child Care Sector Executive Committee, Quality Child Care Niagara Advisory Committee and Young Children Priority First. In her spare time Lorrey is an avid traveller and loves to enjoy time in nature visiting the breathtaking sites of Niagara and across Ontario with her husband, family and friends.