WOODSTOCK, ON – Thursday, July 3, 2026.

The Board of Directors of the Oxford Community Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Salem as the Foundation’s new Executive Director, effective June 22, 2026.

Following a comprehensive recruitment process, the Board unanimously selected Michael to lead the Foundation into its next chapter of growth, impact, and community leadership.

Michael brings nearly 20 years of experience within the community foundation movement, where he played pivotal roles in developing organizational assets, building sustainable philanthropic partnerships, and engaging fundholders through high-impact opportunities. His experience spans philanthropic engagement, organizational scaling and board governance, all grounded in a deep and enduring passion for community-building.

“We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the Oxford Community Foundation,” said Kim Parker, Chair of the Board of Directors. “His leadership experience, vision, and commitment to community make him an outstanding choice to lead the Foundation as we continue to grow our impact across Oxford County. We are excited for the future and confident that Michael will build upon the strong foundation that has been established over the past decade.”