The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is pleased to announce that Donna McCarthy has been selected as the successful candidate for the position of Executive Administrative Officer following the completion of the selection process and will begin her new role today.
McCarthy has served as Interim Executive Administrative Officer since January 1, 2026, following Dawn Marquis-Deere’s move to serve as Interim Executive Director. Prior to taking on the interim role, McCarthy served as Director of Administrative Services from May 2025 to January 2026.
“Donna brings significant experience and a strong understanding of administrative functions to this role,” said Executive Director Dawn Marquis-Deere. “She has demonstrated her ability to provide effective leadership across administrative units, and I’m confident in her ability to provide the oversight and direction needed to support these internal services moving forward.”
MCK congratulates Donna McCarthy on her appointment and looks forward to her continued leadership and contributions to the organization.



