Kelly Meighen
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| Born | Kelly Dillon November 8, 1949 Cambridge, Massachusetts USA |
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| 📆 Years active | 1980–2019 |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Michael Meighen |
| 👶 Children | 3 sons |
Kelly Meighen, née Dillon (born 8 November 1949) is a Toronto-based philanthropist who supports charities and organizations focused on mental health, youth and social innovation. She was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, just outside Boston. She is the wife of retired Senator Michael Meighen.[1] She was the recipient of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal and was named one of Canada's Most Powerful Women in 2009.
Early life[edit]
Kelly Meighen was born Kelly Dillon November 8, 1949. She has two sisters Ann and Kate Dillon. Her parents are Richard and Elizabeth Dillon. Her mother Elizabeth was a Wren in the Royal Canadian Navy in Ottawa during WWII. And her father joined The Royal Canadian Regiment in 1939, serving overseas in Italy until he was wounded at Ortona on Christmas Eve, 1943. Her father was awarded the Military Cross for bravery.[2] The family spent time at their cottage on Lake Huron.[3]
Education[edit]
She received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Huron University College, an affiliate of the University of Western Ontario (now Western University), in 1971. She has received Honorary Doctorates from Mount Alison University, (2000) The University of New Brunswick, (2003) and Western University, (2013).[4][5]
T.R. Meighen Family Foundation[edit]
Meighen is the President of the T.R. Meighen Family Foundation, a charity that makes donations to social health and welfare programs in Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada.[6] She has been a member of the board since 1980 and is past chair of the CAMH (2014-2017) and past Chair of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation (2009-2012).(Centre for Addiction and Mental Health[7]). She is a founding and current member on the board of directors for Jack.org, an organization that educates and empowers student leaders across Canada to be at the forefront of change in the mental health landscape.[8] She was Chair of the Stratford Festival of Canada from 2005 until 2007.[9]
Supporting the arts[edit]
Meighen and her husband donated $5-million to the Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada. Kelly Meighen is a member of the festival's board and chairwoman of its development and fundraising committee.[10]
The Meighen Centre[edit]
She helped establish the The Meighen Centre at Mount Allison University. The mission is to provide services and accommodations to Mount Allison University students with documented disabilities.[11]
Awards[edit]
She has won several awards for philanthropic work. She received The Philanthropist of the Year Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals in 2008.[12] She was also recognized by her alma mater, Western University, in 2010 with the Dr. Ivan Smith Award.[13] Along with her husband, she was a recipient of the Yorktown’s prestigious Humanitarian Award for Community Service in 2013.[14][15] She was also awarded the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal by the Governor of Canada.[16][upper-alpha 1]
Meighen was also named one of Canada's Most Powerful Women in 2009 by the Women's Executive Network.[18]
On Thursday Januray 31st, 2019 Kelly Meighen was named an Honorary Lieutenant Colonel by The Royal Regiment of Canada Association[19]
Personal life[edit]
She lives in Toronto with her husband Michael Meighen and their three sons.
References[edit]
Notes[edit]
Citations[edit]
- ↑ "McGill launches $750-million fundraiser". Postmedia News. 18 October 2007. Archived from the original on 11 May 2011. Retrieved 17 November 2010.
- ↑ "MEIGHEN". OGS. Ontario Genealogical Society. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ↑ "Elizabeth DILLON". legacy. legacy.com. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- ↑ "Kelly E.D. Meighen". camh.ca. CAMH. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
- ↑ WINDERS, JASON. "Western announces fall honorary degrees". westernu. Western University. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
- ↑ "T.R. Meighen Family Foundation: Board of Directors and Officers". www.meighen.ca. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
- ↑ "CAMH: Meet CAMH's new Board Chair: Kelly Meighen". www.camh.ca. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
- ↑ "Board". Jack.org. Retrieved 2017-06-06.
- ↑ "Stratford Festival taps Cimolino as new general director". CBC.ca. 18 April 2006. Retrieved 17 November 2010.
- ↑ MARTIN, SANDRA. "Meighen family donates $5-million to Stratford festival". The Globe and Mail. The Globe and Mail Inc. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ↑ "About The Meighen Centre". MTA.CA. Mount Allison University. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
- ↑ "PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS | AFP Greater Toronto Chapter - Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Toronto Chapter". afptoronto.org. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
- ↑ "36th Annual Alumni Awards Dinner Western University". www.westernconnect.ca. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
- ↑ "Humanitarian Award for Community Service – Yorktown Family Services". www.yorktownfamilyservices.com. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
- ↑ Caton, Hilary (11 May 2013). "Yorktown honours Meighen couple with community service award". Toronto. York Guardian. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ↑ General, The Office of the Secretary to the Governor. "The Governor General of Canada". Retrieved 2017-06-05.
- ↑ Nichols, Dominic (10 July 2018). "What were the medals worn by William and Harry at the RAF's centenary fly-past?". The Telegraph. The Telegraph News. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- ↑ "Women's Executive Network announces Canada's Most Powerful Women in 2009". newswire.ca. CNW Group Ltd. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
- ↑ "The Royal Regiment of Canada Association" (PDF). rregtc. The Royal Regiment of Canada, Sergeants and Warrant Officers Mess. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
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