Term of Office

2023-2025

Education

Susan completed high school at Moira Secondary, Belleville and graduated from Loyalist College, Social Service Worker Program. She attended Ryerson University for her Bachelor of Social Work degree. Susan has over 30 years in First Nation on and off reserve experience and management. She has experience on many Boards including Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (President), Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion, and Niagara Peninsula Aboriginal Area Management Board.

Employment

Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Manager, Justice Initiatives Manager of the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres for 16 years responsible for 28 Friendship Centres in Ontario. Executive Director of Hamilton Regional Indian Centre for 9 years. Now, back home in Tyendinaga as Director of Community Wellbeing since August 2017. Susan has been an appointed member of the Highland Shores board of directors since 2017.

Term of Office

2023-2026

Education

Queen's University

Employment

Ms. Bell has been a teacher with the Hastings Prince Edward District School Board for 16 years. She is a Learning Support Teacher and takes her role as an advocate for children very seriously, especially those with special education needs. Ms. Bell obtained her Master of Education from Queens University in 2011. Sherrilee has been a member of the Highland Shores board of directors since Spring, 2020.

Term of Office

2023-2026

Education

Jordon holds both a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Bachelor of Commerce degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Alberta. She is also a Certified Human Resources Leader CHRL and a member of the HR Professional Association of Ontario.

Employment

Jordon currently works as a Senior Human Resources (HR) Manager at BDO Canada, with a strong background in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and is a proud member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nations community. She also currently sits on the board for Cousins Skateboarding Community, a non-profit organization that is focused on Indigenous youth programming in communities across Canada. With over 18 years of experience in HR and DEI roles, Jordon has cultivated a deep understanding of the importance of creating inclusive environments where every individual, regardless of background or circumstance, feels valued and supported. She is committed to bringing this perspective to the board to support the Society in achieving its goals and making a positive impact on the lives of children and families in our community. Jordon has been a member of the Board since March, 2024.

Term of Office

2022-2025

Education

Greg was called to the Bar in 1971. He has a B.A. from the University of Toronto and an L.L.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School.

Employment

Greg is the Proprietor of Cooper ADR. He is a semi-retired lawyer and former partner of Cooper Meldrum. Greg belongs to the Canadian Bar Association, Advocates’ Society and Ojibway Club. Greg has volunteered as a Governor at York University and as a Director for the Ojibway Club.

Term of Office

2022-2025

Education

Loyalist College (Nursing), 1997; St. Francis Xavier University (BScN, Honours), 2014

Employment

Currently employed as the Assistant Director of Care, Infection Control Coordinator at Hastings Manor Long Term Care Home in Belleville. Jackie is passionate about supporting at-risk youth in the Quinte region specifically in the 2SLGBTQ community. Through her participation with Rainbow Youth Outreach, Support Alternative Youth (SAY Out Loud), Rainbow Caregivers Network and Bay of Quinte Pride, she has had opportunities to collaborate with other community members on a number of outreach projects. Another key component to Jackie's work is a dedication to ensuring there are appropriate services available for youth and their caregivers. These services include resources, access to professional primary and mental health care, and peer support.

Term of Office

2024-2027

Education

Bryan holds an Honours degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Toronto and an MBA from York University. He has an MA in counselling Psychology from the Chicago Based Adler Professional School. He completed a certificate program in Conflict Management and Mediation from the University of Waterloo.

Employment

Bryan's professional background includes more than 20 years in the Canadian financial services industry including time as a Vice President in Human Resources with the CIBC. He was an Associate Client Partner with Hay Group, now Korn Ferry, for more than 23 years. Now semi-retired, he continues to consult independently. He is a vice-president of the Trenton Lion’s Club and a member of the board of Children's Mental Health Services.

Term of Office

2022-2025

Education

Business Administration Diploma, Centennial College Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), Human Resources Professional Association

Employment

Bonnie is currently the Director of Human Resources with Community Living Belleville and Area. Prior to that, she worked as the Manager of HR Services at the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. Additional professional experience in the manufacturing, healthcare and not-for-profit sectors rounds out her portfolio. Bonnie is looking forward to lending her voice to the Board and as a relative newcomer to the Belleville area, is excited about becoming more involved in community services to enhance her knowledge of the sector and share her professional experience and perspectives.

Term of Office

2024-2027

Education

Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando Florida

Employment

Chad is an ordained pastor. As a church leader, Chad has had the opportunity to serve and learn of the many issues and concerns facing family and children in our area. Chad has expertise in counselling, foreign aid, teaching and education.

Term of Office

2022-2025

Education

Paralegal Diploma, Loyalist College - Belleville, Ontario; B.A.H. in Global Development, Queen’s University – Kingston, Ontario; Certificate in Law, Queen’s University – Kingston, Ontario; Juris Doctor Candidate (2023), University of Windsor Faculty of Law – Windsor, Ontario.

Employment

Although still in the early stages of her career, Brittany is passionate about family law and began working as a family law legal administrative assistant immediately following graduation from the paralegal program in 2016. After obtaining her Paralegal diploma, Brittany went on to complete her Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree at Queen’s University while also obtaining a Certificate of Law and continuing to work in family law part time. Brittany completed her juris doctor at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law in May 2023 and intends to practice in family and civil litigation upon her Call to the Bar.

Term of Office

2023-2026

Education

Honours B.A. Concordia University; M.A. University of Toronto

Employment

Owner/Potter at Little Feather Studio, Prince Edward County and Director of Communication at Cadillac Lounge Productions, Co-owner and Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning Vintage Car Wine Tours. Besides running her own business and managing communications at Cadillac Lounge Productions she is the co-founder and director of Francesco’s Fund (SickKids Hospital), volunteers with and is on the Parent Liaison Committee with Albert College. Formerly, Lia was a publicist at HarperCollins Canada Ltd, Penguin Group Canada Ltd and Meisner Publicity in Toronto. Lia has wanted to volunteer with Highland Shores for many years and wants to help educate communities about adoption and fostering. Lia has very generously recorded videos to help us promote foster parent recruitment on our social media channels. Lia started her volunteer work with the Society as a Community Member on our Service & Administration committee in the fall of 2022.

Term of Office

2023-2026

Education

Louise graduated from Ajax High School. The rest of her education has been acquired through hands on learning during her 40+ year work experience with both the private and public service.

Employment

Louise recently transferred from Employment and Social Development Canada to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and has been employed with the Government of Canada for over 20 years, currently as Secretariat for a governance committee. Louise worked in the private sector for 20 years before joining the Government of Canada. Louise loves working on the files and projects that are people-related. Louise grew up in the foster care system and is hoping her history, and keeping the children in the forefront of her mind, will add value to the Board.