Term of Office

2021-2023

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

2020-2023

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 member of the Trenton Lion’s Club and volunteers at the Quinte Museum of Natural History.

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 is currently in her final year of law school at the University of Windsor and intends to practice in family and civil litigation upon her Call to the Bar.

Term of Office

2021-2024

Education

Employment

Kim is an experienced real estate broker with 19 years of experience selling in Toronto and Northumberland County. Kim is an experienced assessment and strategic planning executive who focuses on assisting those traditional and non-traditional learners, diverse populations, those with learning style issues and socio-economic challenges.. Kim volunteers with the Rotary Club and has been involved in projects aimed at helping children on a reservation in Northern Ontario. Kim has been a member of the Highland Shores board of directors since Spring, 2021.

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

2020-2023

Education

McMaster University

Employment

Ms. Milroy retired from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services as a Senior Business Advisory on the CPIN Sustainment Team in June 2021 and is currently living in Prince Edward County. She obtained her Master of Social Work from McMaster University and has worked in the field of child welfare nearly her entire career, beginning at Hastings CAS in 1989. Marcie has been a member of the Highland Shores board of directors since Spring, 2020.

Term of Office

2022-2025

Education

B.S. in Biotechnology, Advanced Biotechnologist Diploma

Employment

Madhu works at Loyalist college as an International Support & Settlement Officer. Madhu has vast experience working with individuals coming from various backgrounds, cultures, and customs. She has been working at Loyalist College since 2016 where she started as an International Student Leader, then a Bioscience Professor and more recently as the International Support & Settlement Officer. As an international Settlement Officer at Loyalist College, Madhu is involved in bringing her perspective to the table and making changes to Loyalist’s current operations to be inclusive of all students. Madhu enjoys working with international students, listening to their stories, and being a small part of their success.

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

2020-2023

Education

David has an Honours B.A. from York University in Toronto and a diploma in Social Sciences from Champlain College in Sherbrooke, Quebec.

Employment

Dave Slater has over 35 years of public sector experience in Operations, Finance, Human Resources and Organizational Development. Dave has many years of experience leading complex organizations and transformation initiatives. He has a proven record and reputation for delivering HR programs, financial results, organizational development and strategic change management activities in large decentralized organizations. Dave has been a member of the Highland Shores board of directors since 2014.

Term of Office

Education

Employment