Kati McCarvill

Kati grew up in Kensington where she participated in both sport and community activities. After high school, she attended UPEI to obtain a business degree.  While she was at UPEI, she was a Canadian Interuniversity Sport Academic All Canadian, Atlantic University Sport All Star, and captain of the varsity rugby team.  After graduating, she went to work for Grant Thornton, in pursuit of a chartered accountant designation, and then made a big change, transferring to the company’s head office in Toronto. She served as VP, Finance for AudienceView Ticketing Corporation.  Before joining AudienceView, she was National Manager, Corporate Finance and Taxation for Mazda Canada.

Kati is appreciative of her experience in Toronto, but she always felt the tug of her east coast ties.  When the pandemic hit in 2020, she travelled home with a single suitcase, not realizing at the time that she was back in PEI to stay.  After 10 years away, Kati realized that there really is, as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz said, “no place like home.” 

Kati started donating to the Holland College Foundation when discussions about the student wellness centre began.  She was inspired by the tremendous impact that the centre would have, not only on our students at a critical time in their lives, but also on the broader community. She felt motivated to be a part of the vision, and says it is gratifying to drive by and see the building taking shape, knowing that she is playing a part in the project. 

“When I was away, I was always impressed when I returned home for a visit, seeing the growth of Holland College. When I thought about the scope and breadth of the college’s reach across the Island, I was compelled to join the growing community of staff and faculty who give to the Holland College Foundation,” Kati said. “Holland College touches just about every aspect of Island living and I am proud to be part of such a great team.”