Pro Bono Executive Search: Kate Sjoberg Joins RaY Winnipeg

WINNIPEG, July 2025 — Summit Search Group is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Kate Sjoberg as the new Executive Director of Resource Assistance for Youth (RaY). This executive search was proudly conducted as part of Summit’s 2025 Pro Bono Search Initiative, an annual program dedicated to supporting leadership transitions in Manitoba’s nonprofit sector.

Kate brings over two decades of experience in community development, social policy, and nonprofit leadership. Her career has included executive roles at organizations such as The WRENCH, North Point Douglas Women’s Centre, and the Spence Neighbourhood Association, alongside academic work as an instructor in Urban and Inner-City Studies at the University of Winnipeg. Most recently, Kate served as Director of Community Initiatives at Main Street Project, where she led critical programming supporting Winnipeg’s most vulnerable populations.

“It was a pleasure working with the team at RaY on this important leadership transition,” said Matt Erhard, Managing Partner of Summit Search Group. “Kate’s deep commitment to youth, social justice, and grassroots leadership makes her an incredible fit for this role. We’re excited to see how she leads RaY into its next chapter.”

About the Pro Bono Search Initiative

Now in its fourth year, the Summit Search Group Pro Bono Search Initiative provides complimentary executive recruitment services to a selected Manitoba-based nonprofit or charity each year. Past recipients include 1JustCity, Volunteer Manitoba, and the Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute.

“Through this initiative, we aim to remove financial barriers to executive recruitment and help high-impact organizations secure transformational leadership,” said Erhard. “At Summit, we believe in giving back through the work we do best—helping mission-driven organizations find exceptional leaders.”

Summit’s pro bono executive search program aims to remove barriers to accessing top leadership talent by offering no-cost, high-impact recruitment for nonprofits across Manitoba. These pro bono executive searches reflect our commitment to community and purpose-driven hiring. To learn more about the Pro Bono Search Initiative and how to apply, visit Summit Search Group.

About Resource Assistance for Youth (RaY):
RaY is a nonprofit organization in Winnipeg that provides support, advocacy, and essential services to youth experiencing homelessness and crisis. Their work is rooted in harm reduction and youth empowerment, helping young people access housing, healthcare, education, employment, and community.

About Summit Search Group:
Summit Search Group is a national executive search firm with a deep commitment to community impact. With offices across Canada and a strong presence in Winnipeg, Summit partners with nonprofit and charitable organizations to build leadership capacity through thoughtful, values-driven recruitment.

Connect with Kate:
Kate Sjoberg on LinkedIn

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