Teresa Bendo -

Teresa has more than 20+ years experience in the public sector in the areas of strategic planning, change management, project management and partnership development.

Currently she is the Director of the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit. Teresa holds a

Bachelor of Physical Education from McMaster University and Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business. It was at McMaster University where she cultivated her passion for lifelong learning and community service. Inspired by her experiences there, she has continues her service to her community through various volunteer roles. She is past member of the Board of Governors of St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology , past Director at Today’s Family Early Learning and Child Care Centre and is honoured to be in her second term as a board member of the College of Kinesiologists.