“Just so excited”: Flamborough Connects names new executive director

She noted many people may not have access to reliable internet or if they do, may not have well-developed search skills, which can make it hard to navigate municipal, provincial or federal government websites.

Stinson added she hopes to take the organization to the next level, while continuing all the amazing programs it currently offers.

“This is already such an amazing organization — the opportunity I have to put my stamp on it and be able to take it to the next level is a great honour.”

For her part, Steinbring — who is retiring after almost seven years at the helm of the community organization — said she is really excited for Flamborough Connects and to have Stinson take on the leadership role.

“She brings fresh eyes, new ideas — she’s already had some new ideas,” Steinbring said. “I can’t think of a better person to take the lead.

“I’ve felt very honoured to have had this role for the last six years, and I know it’s going into really fantastic hands.”

In terms of new projects, Stinson said they are currently working to revitalize the community events page on the Flamborough Connects website, to make it a one-stop-shop for people to look for information.

“I’m hoping that people will learn that if you come back to the Flamborough Connects page every month, you’re going to see where you can find a Lions Club meeting, where you can find the food bank hours,” she said. “It’s going to be an at-a-glance calendar that will be really useful for people that will compile all that information into a single place so they don’t have to search all over.”

Overall, Stinson said she is “honoured, thrilled and excited” to be at the helm of Flamborough Connects.

“To give back to the community where I’ve spent my life — to me, this is an absolutely fabulous next step in my career,” she said. “I’m just so excited about how I can continue to add to all the momentum that’s been built for Flamborough Connects.”