Kate Halpenny

Kate Halpenny joined the AGO in 2019 as Chief Development Officer to inspire and lead the Development team, build the AGO’s capacity for an elevated fundraising strategy aligned with the AGO’s long-term vision, and set the groundwork for future fundraising campaigns.

Before joining the AGO, Kate was the Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts at the National Ballet of Canada, where she played a leadership role in the company’s $100 million Soaring Campaign. Prior to that, she led targeted giving initiatives at United Way Toronto and was the founding Executive Director of the WoodGreen Foundation and Director of Marketing at WoodGreen Community Services. She has also held senior positions at the Canadian Film Centre and Opera Atelier.

Kate holds a Bachelor of Music from the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, and received her MBA in Arts & Media Management from Schulich School of Business at York University.