Trish Hennessy, Director
Trish Hennessy is a former journalist who, as director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives' income inequality project, specializes in the growing gap between the rich and the rest of us. Trish has a B.A. in Sociology from Queen's University, a B.S.W. from Carleton University, and a Master's degree in Sociology from OISE/University of Toronto.
Cheryl Athersych, Project Coordinator
Cheryl joined CCPA-Ontario in January 2013 to help set up the new office. She has a background in Sociology and Social Justice and Equity Studies, having earned a BA and MA from Brock University and has completed the coursework for her PhD studies at York University. She has been an active volunteer in the university and community sectors (working with children, university students and homeless women). She's an avid reader, dog lover and runner.