Will MacDonald received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from University of PEI and his Masters of Social Work Degree from Wilfred Laurier. Prior to his career in Social Work, he had a career in the Military and was stationed in Germany and Cyprus.
Will was involved in the establishment of the 1st Social Work Act for PEI, and has previously been a member of the Executive of the PEIASW. He was also a part of a Committee of the PEIASW which was previously recognized for a public education piece they created regarding Elder Abuse.
Will has worked the spectrum from front-line Social Work to Provincial Director within various areas, such as Child Welfare/Protection, Continuing Care, and Income Support. He has also worked within Mental Health at McGill Center, Catholic Family Services, and Family Service PEI, and is currently working at Hillsboro Hospital. He has also previously worked at Veterans Affairs Canada.
Will has been involved with many non-profit Boards such as Anderson House and Tremploy, and currently is a member of the PEI Social Work Registration Board. Will has 4 children (2 sons and 2 daughters) and many grandchildren. His 2 daughters have followed in his footsteps and are also Social Workers. PEIASW congratulates Will and thanks him for his long-standing efforts and contribution to the Association and the Profession of Social Work.