Leadership

Jeannette has been stay at home mom for 22 years. She resides in Norwich with her husband and 7 children. Her husband owns a construction and renovating company and cabinetry shop. Jeanette is involved with the Dutch Reformed Church, she volunteers at the school and is on the Business Improvement Association (BIA) of Norwich. Jeannette is Chair of the Executive and Governance Committee.

Tami completed her honours degree in Social Work (2008), and obtained a Masters degree in Social Work (2011) from Kings College University of Western Ontario. She is professionally registered with the Ontario College of Social Work and a member of the National Social Workers Association. Tami began her career as a Child and Youth Worker. She worked extensively with the Canadian Military community as a Family Liaison Officer, and spent a decade working at London Psychiatric Hospital in several different roles. Tami is a part-time professor at Fanshawe College, a Workshop Facilitator for Homewood Health Care, and maintains a private practice in Woodstock, Ontario.

Bob is the retired Deputy Chief of Police from Sault Ste. Marie and recently relocated to the Woodstock area. Bob was a Board member for the Children’s Aid Society of Algoma for nine years where he held the position of Vice-Chair and Chair of the Finance Committee. Bob is the current Chair of the Finance and Human Resources Committee. Bob also sits as Chair of the Woodstock Fire Services Advisory Committee.

Catherine is a retired executive with over 20 years of experience in senior human resources management. She is a skilled and knowledgeable Board member who genuinely cares about people and the service that the Society provides. Prior to joining our Board in 2020, Catherine was a Board member for the Cambridge YMCA.