Board Members
Tara McLenaghen – Chair
Tara is an Executive Director with RiskBusiness International, a global operational risk consultancy. She has an MBA from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, as well as twenty five years of experience in the financial services industry. Tara is humbled by the strength of human spirit demonstrated by the women of Ernestine’s and proud to support them in the campaign to end domestic violence.
Sandra Haydon - Vice Chair
Sandra leads Deloitte's Health and Community Services Human Capital practice. Over her 15 year career, Sandra has worked with a wide range of organizations including community organizations, provincial government, Community Care Access Centres and hospitals with a particular focus on change and organizational transformation. Sandra joined EWS Board to contribute to the reduction of the number of women and children living in fear.
Lisette Andreyko-Peerlings - Secretary/Fundraising Committee Chair
Lisette has worked more than a decade in the field of Information Management for a variety of organizations, including non-profit organizations. Lisette joined Ernestine's Women's Shelter to work with a fantastic team of staff towards ending Violence Against Women. She applauds the courage of women who come to our shelter; leaving all they know - violence and fear - to find independence and freedom.
Stacey Nagle – Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair
In her professional life, Stacy is Senior Manager at Deloitte & Touche LLP in the Assurance and Advisory group, and has been with Deloitte for over 14 years. She is also the co-chair for “CanWin”, which is a People Network at Deloitte focusing on the advancement and retention of women professionals.
Stacy's desire to participate on the Board for Ernestine's is driven by the premise that all women and children should have a safe haven and be protected from abuse of any kind.
Anne Marie Brubacher – Governance Committee Chair
Anne Marie is a Senior Manager within the Enterprise Risk consulting practice at BMO and focuses on providing governance, risk and compliance solutions to a broad range of clients. .. Anne Marie also recently volunteered with an international development agency to support the development of a microfinance organization in Cambodia.
Anne Marie joined EWS to contribute to the amazing work being done to support women in crisis.
Catherine May - Ernestine Affair Committee Chair
Catherine works as a television producer and has created documentary and lifestyle series that are broadcast around the world. Catherine joined the board of EWS to assist the shelter's staff in their goal to end violence against women and children.
Luanne Kendall – Member at Large
Luanne has worked as an HR practitioner for over 16 years and is currently a Senior Director, Human Resources with a large financial institution. Luanne’s interest in joining the Board of Ernestine’s was to participate in her community in a meaningful way. She is very proud to be associated with Ernestine’s and the tremendous support the staff and volunteers provide to women escaping violence and helping them build their long term independence.
Margot Lackenbauer – Member at Large
Margot is a Human Resources Executive with over ten years of experience in the Hospitality, Consumer Packaged Goods and Services sectors. She graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen’s University in 1998. Margot joined the Board at Ernestine’s to support a great organization providing a safe refuge for women and children.
Mallory Smith – Member at Large
Mallory works in the financial sector and holds various designations related to the field. Mallory recognizes the need for social change, “I believe it is important to support organizations like Ernestine's that assist individual women escaping violence and advocates for women's rights as a whole."
Are you interested in becoming a board member of Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter?
If so please submit your resume to communityrelationdirector@ernestines.ca
Currently EWS is looking for members with these skills and knowledge:
- Experience as a prior or current user of community services
- Experience with other non-profit community agencies
- Significant experience with fund-raising and creating fund-raising events
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to use personal contacts to help raise funds
We are looking for people prepared to commit 8 – 12 hours per month in board meetings, committee meetings, and preparation and review of materials. Please note some meetings are held via teleconference.
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of surveyed Ontario women who left their abusive partner said that their pets delayed their decision to leave according to OSPCA.
