Catherine Elise Willison (she/her) is a former municipal planner with more than 15 years of experience working with municipalities. She has experience serving on a library board and assisting local landowners with rezoning and severance applications. Through her professional and community experience, Catherine has developed an understanding of municipal processes, the working relationship between municipal staff, Council, and the public, and Council’s role in representing residents while balancing local perspectives with provincial requirements.

Wanda Berton-Heyerichs has lived in Greater Sudbury for most of her life and currently lives in Ward 9. Her professional background spans community development, human resources, mental health, corrections, administration, and supervisory roles. She has worked with Canadian Blood Services, the Canadian Mental Health Association, and the Northeast Mental Health Centre. Wanda holds diplomas in Human Resources Management and Correctional Services from Cambrian College, as well as an International Montessori Teacher Diploma in Early Childhood from NAMC. A mother and grandmother, she has lived, worked, and raised her family in different parts of Sudbury.

Jo-Ann Cardinal (she/her) has a professional background spanning personal banking, administration, political support, and quality assurance. She spent approximately ten years in personal banking and has also provided administrative support to an Assistant Vice-President, worked as a Political Attachée, and served as a Quality Assurance Manager. Through these roles, Jo-Ann has developed experience evaluating information, understanding financial matters, managing competing priorities, examining processes, and communicating about people’s concerns.

Jeanette Laurin (she/her) has called West Nipissing home since 1990. Born in Newfoundland and raised in Sudbury, she holds a degree in Sociology and has built her career working in education and supporting youth. She has also worked as a hairstylist and has volunteered with school parent committees, figure skating committees, school trips, and various community organizations. As a mother, educator, and longtime community member, Jeanette cares deeply about the future of West Nipissing and the opportunities available to its youth and families.

Stephanie Pagnucco (she/her) is a lifelong Sault Ste. Marie resident, proud mom, and experienced community builder with a background in communications, government relations, and governance at the municipal, provincial, and national levels. She currently serves as Director, Corporate Communications and Stakeholder Relations at Sault College. Stephanie brings extensive board experience as Chair of the District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board, a member of the Sault Area Hospital Board, and Immediate Past President of the Economic Developers Council of Ontario.

Kathleen Rochon (she/her) has called West Nipissing home for nearly 20 years and currently serves as Mayor of the Municipality of West Nipissing. Before becoming mayor, she worked in economic and community development and ran her own graphic design agency. Her community involvement has included serving as president of the Chamber of Commerce and on the Municipal Economic Development Advisory Committee, as well as working with organizations including Friends of Mashkinonje Park and Sturgeon River House Museum. As mayor, she has focused on strengthening municipal leadership, building relationships with community partners, and moving forward long-needed infrastructure and community projects.