Shannon Bernard
Shannon Bernard (she/her) was born and raised in Elliot Lake. Her advocacy has included organizing for change, giving presentations to the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Finance, and working on issues that she says have resulted in legislative change and funding being allocated to the cause. Drawing on her lived experience and academic journey, Shannon is interested in addressing systemic gaps, social determinants of health, and the conditions that allow people in her community to thrive.
Jacquelyn Macknight
Jacquelyn Macknight (she/her) is a working nurse and business owner who has lived in Elliot Lake for 27 years. She is the longest-standing member of the Accessibility Advisory Council, where she has served for 20 years, and is a past coordinator of the Safe Communities Elliot Lake Committee, co-lead of the Citizens on Patrol Committee, and secretary of the White Mountain Board. She has also served for 10 years as Vice President of her nursing business preparation and advisory group.
Jeannie Meyer
Jeannie Meyer (she/her) is a gerontologist and Elliot Lake resident with experience in community service, accessibility, and nonprofit leadership. She holds a Master of Science in Aging and Health, is currently pursuing a master's degree in education, and serves on a Canadian committee focused on ageing societies.
Marie Murphy-Foran
Marie (she/her) was first elected and began her journey as a trustee in 2018. Her background and experience in community leadership and engagement lend themselves to an understanding of the importance of advocacy and governance. The past four years have provided her with a better understanding of the framework in education at the local, district and provincial levels.
Geraldine R. Robinson
Geraldine is a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces with 23 years of service. She has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Manitoba. She was the first woman to be elected to the Beckwith Township Council. She taught English in South Korea from 2008-2009. She has served on two Economic Development Committees and was the Eastern Ontario Representative to the Ontario Economic Development Corporation.