Our Team

Meet the dedicated people who give bullied kids a brighter future.

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We are stronger together

Amy Kirkland

Amy Kirkland

Director of Philanthropy & Donor Relations

Amy brings over ten years ofNot-for-Profit experience to BullyingCanada. Amy has led large fundraisingcampaigns raising over one million dollars for local Not for Profits in Ontario, as well as assisting on a major infrastructure campaign that raised over 1.5 million dollars for the Town of Gananoque. Joining BullyingCanada in 2024 Amy has a passion for the cause and has worked directly with youth for over ten years understanding through her volunteer efforts Amy supported many recreational causes in her community and is looking forward to her new role as Director of Philanthropy and Donor Relations.

Rob Benn-Frenette, O.N.B.

Rob Benn-Frenette, O.N.B.

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Rob, a resilient individual who faced relentless bullying for 11 years, co-founded BullyingCanada in 2006 at the age of 17 after finding no support from existing organisations. His unwavering dedication to creating a safe space for bullied youth led to the establishment of a groundbreaking national 24/7 helpline service. In recognition of his outstanding efforts, Rob was awarded the Order of New Brunswick at the age of 21.Hailing from Fredericton, Rob passionately handles daily administrative and fundraising tasks, recruits and trains volunteers, and continues to provide support on the helpline, ensuring that no call for help goes unanswered. As a distinguished member of the Order of New Brunswick, Rob was also honoured with The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (New Brunswick) for his exceptional contributions to the province and the lives of countless young people.

Lex Spencer

Lex Spencer

Administration Manager

Lex joined BullyingCanada in 2022. Bringing her extensive experience in administration, event coordination, and sales, Lex has quickly become an integral part of our team. She manages Rob’s schedule and responsibilities, deals with quoting and suppliers, vets callers and handles volumes of administrative email, prepares and sends correspondence and fundraising appeals, maintains our donor database, handles invoices, and assists in the sourcing and recruitment of volunteers and their scheduling – all with a can-do attitude and a smile!‍

Katie Thompson (Neu)

Katie Thompson (Neu)

Co-Founder

Katie met Rob at age 14, when she had been so badly bullied at school that her parents homeschooled her to keep her safe. She and Rob set up BullyingCanada.ca – a forum where bullied kids could lean on each other for help. She has led many of our Empowering Youth Workshops and writes reviews of many books on bullying. Katie has a certificate in Criminal Psychology and Behaviour.

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