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

2021-2024

Education

Anne-Marie earned a C.M.A. degree in 1982 and a B.Sc. in 1993 and was a financial accounting manager in government and manufacturing before going into private practice.

Employment

Anne-Marie has been an accountant in private practice since 1988, specializing in helping clients in non-profit housing, social services and community mental health to fulfill their missions by supporting their financial, administrative and reporting requirements. Anne-Marie moved to Northumberland County from Toronto in 2013. Anne-Marie has been a member of the Highland Shores board of directors since 2015.

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

2022-2024

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

2023-2026

Education

M.A., Central Michigan University; Diploma of Child Study, UofT

Employment

One of Nancy’s specialties within the Ontario College system was designing Cultural education courses for all Early learning Programs including working within the Social service programs and elementary schools to create an understanding of bias and prejudice within learning systems. The goal was to create a framework in order understand one’s own bias as well as use bias free practices within the classrooms of our Ontario educational systems. It was introduced in all Ontario Colleges as well as some University courses. Nancy has also volunteered on the Board for North Bay Children’s Aid and Toronto Children’s Aid. Nancy started her volunteer work with the Society as a Community Member on our Service & Administration committee in the fall of 2022.

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

2021-2024

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

2021-2024

Education

Mike has an Honours degree in geography and community planning from York University and is a graduate of the regulatory studies program at Michigan State University.

Employment

Private business consultancy focused on local community development. He has more than 35 years of public and private sector experience specializing in the areas of environment, cultural heritage, tourism and energy. Mike has been a member of the Highland Shores board of directors since 2012. Prior to that he was a board member with the Hastings Children's Aid Society.

Term of Office

2022-2024

Education

Completed high school at CDCI West, Cobourg. Graduated from Trent University in 1986 with Bachelor of Native Studies degree. Over 30 years in First Nation experience and Management. Experience on many Boards including Soldiers Memorial Hospital, cultural advisory, and health.

Employment

Became Chief of Alderville and held this position for 6 years; Executive Director of the Union of Ontario Indians for 2 years responsible for 43 First Nations in Ontario; Executive Director of the Ogemawahj Tribal Council for 6 years; Director of Health & Social Services of Chippewas of Rama First Nation for 13 years. Now, back home in Alderville First Nation as Manager of Health & Social Services since October 2014. Nora has been an appointed member of the Highland Shores board of directors since 2015.

Term of Office

2021-2024

Education

Employment