PEIFA STAFF
Executive Director
Donald Killorn ∙ dkillorn@peifa.ca
Donald Killorn is the executive director of the PEIFA. He is originally from Charlottetown where he attended the University of Prince Edward Island.
He has previously worked with fishermen in the Belize Barrier Reef and shellfish harvesters in the Bay of Fundy before returning home to the PEIFA.
Office Manager
Jennifer Murphy ∙ jmurphy@peifa.ca
Jennifer joined the PEI Federation of Agriculture in 2016 taking on the role of Office Manager.
She has worked in the not-for-profit world since 2009 including almost 7 years with the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce.
She lives in Stratford with her husband, 2 children and 2 dogs.
Jennifer can be found spending her summers at the campground and winters at the rink.
OFFICER, APP
Andrew Wood, BBA ∙ awood@peifa.ca
Andrew came to the Federation of Agriculture from the PEI Potato Board in June of 2008.
He lives in Charlottetown with his family and has 8 years of experience offering the Advance Payment Program to growers. He looks forward to working with you and can be reached in office most anytime.
Andrew graduated from UPEI in 1994 with a BBA and comes from a farming background having grown up on a family beef farm in Bunbury.
Outside of work he can be found on the golf course in the summer or at the hockey rinks in the winter.
OFFICER, APP
Paul King ∙ paulking@peifa.ca
Paul joined the Federation in 2021 as an Advanced Payment Program Officer working mainly with the livestock and grain farmers.
Paul attended the University of Toronto and holds a Certified Financial Planner designation from the FPSC.
Paul has traveled extensively throughout Canada and around the world. He chose to come to PEI to live the wonderful Islander lifestyle, to wander the beautiful beaches, and to enjoy much shorter commutes.
Environmental Farm Plan Program Manager
JoAnn Pineau ∙ joann@peifa.ca
JoAnn’s time is split working as a Program Manager for the Federation as well as an Executive Manager to the PEI Wild Blueberry Growers Association.
JoAnn has worked with the PEI Agriculture Awareness Committee to coordinate Open Farm Day and the 2014 Heritage Farms Project.
JoAnn is originally from St. Ann’s PEI but has spent some time in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, and is a graduate of the Animal Science Program at Dalhousie Agricultural Campus.
JoAnn is very happy to be living back on the Island and spends her spare time watching movies, reading, and volunteering.
Communications Manager
Maggie McCormick ∙ mmccormick@peifa.ca
Maggie McCormick joined the Federation in early 2023 as communications manager.
Maggie has worked in agriculture and food communications with the University of Guelph since 2011, most recently at the Arrell Food Institute.
Maggie is a graduate of the University of Guelph and Fanshawe College, focusing on International Development and Communications, and recently completed her MSc. on climate change mitigation communication in agriculture.
Membership and Communications coordinator
Michelle McDonald ∙ mmcdonald@peifa.ca
Michelle joined the Federation in 2022 as Membership and Communications Coordinator, bringing 7 years of experience in the field with her.
Michelle is a graduate of the University of Prince Edward Island and the University of New Brunswick.
After close to a decade on the mainland, Michelle is happy to be home in Charlottetown, and she is looking forward to getting to know the Federation’s members.
Sustainable Agriculture Specialist
Hannah Fraser ∙ hfraser@peifa.ca
Hannah Fraser joined the Federation in January of 2023, taking over roles in Environmental Farm Plans and Farm Safety, as well as advocacy for sustainability in agriculture, specifically water quality and agri-forestry.
She is a recent graduate of Holland College and UPEI’s Environmental Studies 2+2 program.
She resides in Mt Albion where she grew up on her parent’s farm and is passionate about all things outdoors.
Program COORIDNATOR, FARM & FOOD CARE PEI
Jillian Ferguson ∙ jferguson@peifa.ca
Jillian Ferguson is the Program Coordinator for Farm & Food Care PEI, and is a recent graduate from the Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Sustainable Soil Management Certificate.
Jillian is from Spring Valley, PEI and has been involved in the agricultural industry on the Island in many capacities including agronomy roles, quality control and industry advocacy through her work with the social media group “Ag in the Field”. Jillian has a passion for local food and farming, and showcasing the hard work and dedication of our PEI farm families across the industry.
Climate Action Specialist
Meagan Moynagh ∙ mmoynagh@peifa.ca
Meagan Moynagh is a Climate Action Specialist, currently administering the On Farm Climate Action Fund.
Meagan is a graduate of the University of New Brunswick with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Natural Resource Management and Holland College’s Wildlife Conservation Technology program.
She has previous experience working in environmental management and wildlife conservation with a focus on climate change initiatives and educational outreach. Meagan is excited to help make positive sustainable change in agriculture on PEI.
Climate Action Specialist
Rimsha Khan ∙ rkhan@peifa.ca
Rimsha Joined the PEI Federation of Agriculture in 2022 as a Climate Action Specialist. She is currently administering the On-Farm Climate Action Fund to encourage producers and farmers to adopt best management practices. Rimsha’s focus is to serve the agriculture sector to make PEI’s agriculture sector sustainable.
She received a Master’s degree in environmental sciences from the University of Prince Edward Island in 2021. She also holds a basic license for domestic drones to conduct agricultural surveys and was trained on LI-COR for real-time GHG emissions data collection and analysis.
As a graduate research assistant with UPEI Precision Ag. Group, she worked on the flux of greenhouse gasses in agricultural lands. She also worked at the Canadian Centre of Climate Change and Adaptation where she gained expertise on BMPs and GHG fluxes. Rimsha is a passionate researcher and keen learner.
COMMODITY DIRECTOR, EGG FARMERS OF PEI
Gerard MacDonald ∙ gerard@eggspei.ca
Gerard MacDonald joined the PEIFA as a commodity director responsible for the Egg Farmers of PEI portfolio in the fall of 2023. He is originally from Charlottetown where he graduated from the University of Prince Edward Island in 1985.
Gerard worked in steel sales in the Greater Toronto Area and then as the general manager of a specialized stainless distribution company in Edmonton. He and his wife reside in Fairview overlooking the West River.
His combined passions of travel and the symphony have taken him to concerts in Canada, USA, and Europe.