Ashley Irwin
Ashley Irwin (she/her) is a current Township of St. Joseph Councillor, Registered Social Worker, clinical supervisor, small-business owner, and farmer. Appointed to Council in May 2025, she brings more than 17 years of experience in mental health, rehabilitation, and community services. Ashley operates Bonnyview Farms and is seeking her first full term on Council, with a focus on responsible municipal governance, rural infrastructure, local businesses, and community well-being.
Johanna Kristolaitis
Johanna Kristolaitis (she/her) has worked as an educator, entrepreneur, communications specialist, event coordinator, and community organizer, and has also experienced unemployment and receiving social assistance. Through these experiences, she has developed skills in critical thinking, research, planning, budgeting, supervision, rapport building, and resourcefulness. Johanna believes North Bay can become a more accessible and sustainable city where people are welcomed and valued, and that City Council should include a wider range of voices, including people with lived experience of low-income issues.
Rebecca Keown
Rebecca Keown (she/her) is a senior leader, educator, volunteer, and community builder with experience in health care administration, post-secondary education, and public policy. She currently serves as Dean, Health programs at Sault College and teaches in the Department of Law and Political Science at Algoma University. She previously held the role of Director, Quality & Medical Affairs at Sault Area Hospital.
Natalie Labbee
Natalie Labbee (she/her) brings more than 30 years of professional experience in municipal government, education, community development, and the nonprofit sector. Currently serving as CEO of the Sudbury Food Bank and Ward 7 Councillor, she has dedicated her career to public service, volunteerism, and strengthening communities across Greater Sudbury.
Jeanette Laurin
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.
Jessica Montgomery
Jessica Montgomery (she/her/elle) is an occupational health and safety specialist, labour leader, and injured workers' advocate running for Rainbow District School Board Trustee in Area 1 (Wards 1 and 2). A mother and community volunteer with experience in worker advocacy, youth sports, and equity initiatives, Jessica is interested in improving student supports, school safety, transparency, and communication between families and the school board.
Tracey MacKinnon
Tracey MacKinnon (she/her) is a Thunder Bay human rights activist, person with lived experience, and disability advocate. She participates in national and local organizations focused on housing, homelessness, poverty, human rights, accessible transit, and basic income, advocating for residents whose voices are too often unheard.
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.