Kelsey Santarossa

Kelsey Santarossa is the Director of Community and Workforce Development at Workforce WindsorEssex. In this role, she leads projects that bring together community partners, employment and settlement services, and local data and perspectives to drive community-informed decision-making. Her work includes managing the Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership (WE LIP) and outreach efforts of the Windsor Regional Employment Network (WREN) which support and strengthen the settlement and employment services sectors respecdtively.

Kelsey has a background in municipal government, entrepreneurship, and language assessment and instruction, with experience building partnerships across sectors to improve how services are delivered. She works closely with organizations to identify local needs, develop responsive strategies, and ensure equity is at the core of planning and implementation.

She’s known for her practical approach to problem-solving, strong relationships with community partners, and commitment to creating systems that work for everyone.

Kelsey also serves as a municipal Councillor in Lakeshore. Outside of work, she enjoys Canadian rock music, quilting, cooking, and spending time with her dog and partner.