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Board of Directors

The PMFRC is privileged to have an engaged, involved and dynamic Board of Directors whose role is to set the overall policy and establish the long-term goals of the agency. The Board’s vision, mission and ideas guide the day-to-day operations of the staff through the Executive Director. Our By-laws dictate that 51 percent of our voting Board members must be spouses or partners of Military members.

Executive Committee

  • Janna Hotson

    Janna Hotson

    Chair View Bio
    Janna Hotson
    Member since 2018

    Janna Hotson

    Chair
    Janna joined the PMFRC Board of Directors as Treasurer in 2018. She has lived in the Upper Ottawa Valley since 2014, and is a mother to three busy military children, ages 18, 15 and 8.
     
    Janna is a Registered Nurse and holds a Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Regina. She holds a Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE) designation from the Canadian College of Health Leaders.
     
    Janna is the President and Chief Executive Officer at the Deep River and District Hospital, the North Renfrew Family Health Team and Four Seasons Lodge Long-Term Care Home. She brings over fifteen years of experience across healthcare sectors and settings throughout Ontario, focusing on driving forward quality and organizational performance through the implementation of evidenced-based practices, and integrated, person-centered health service and program design. 
     
    Janna applies her knowledge of multi-sector care and service delivery along with a person-centered approach to leadership throughout many health-related initiatives, including as a surveyor for Accreditation Canada and with the College of Nurses of Ontario’s Quality Assurance program.  As a PMFRC Board member, Janna hopes to use her experience as a military family member and health service leader to support and improve the experience of military families in our local community.
  • Eliane Barnett

    Eliane Barnett

    Treasurer View Bio
    Eliane Barnett
    Member since 2024

    Eliane Barnett

    Treasurer
    Eliane Barnett joined the Board of Directors in September 2024 as member at large and now serves as the Treasurer. 
  • Elizabeth Urso

    Elizabeth Urso

    Vice Chair View Bio
    Elizabeth Urso
    Member since 2022

    Elizabeth Urso

    Vice Chair
    Elizabeth joined the Board of Directors in September 2022 as a member at large.
     
    Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Laurentian University, a law degree from the University of New Brunswick, and a post-graduate certificate from the Humber School for Writers. She is a lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and previously served on the Board of Directors for the Toronto MFRC. Currently the Professional Conduct & Regulatory Affairs Director at CMRITO (the regulator of medical radiation and imaging technologists in Ontario), she has significant experience in law, policy, and governance and she is also an author.
     
    Elizabeth and her husband, a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, are enjoying their first posting to Petawawa. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with her dog Harriet (the Spy).

Members at large

  • Eva Medi

    Eva Medi

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    Eva Medi
    Member since 2022

    Eva Medi

    As a Monetization, Estimation & Pricing Coordinator for a broadcast TV company, Eva has significant experience in marketing and publicity. With over five years in internal and external communications, social media, blogging and special event planning, Eva has a strong aptitude in partnerships, public relations and a good sense of organization and planning.

    Eva was born and grew up in Cameroon. After getting her high school degree in a French school in Italy, she wanted to discover Canada. Eva decided to continue her studies in Quebec City, and she fell in love with the country. Eva holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Laval University and training in Journalism from Montreal University.

    Eva and her husband, a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, are enjoying their first posting to Petawawa. Eva loves to travel and to discover new cities, new places, and regions. She loves to spend her time cooking, walking, and reading. Eva is enthusiastic about being part of the PMFRC family.
  • Nicole Walters

    Nicole Walters

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    Nicole Walters
    Member since 2023

    Nicole Walters

    Nicole and her husband, along with their 3 boys have called Petawawa home now for 17 years. Since moving to Petawawa Nicole has held several positions with PSP Petawawa, and for the past 11 years has worked as a Realtor helping military families with their transitions to and from Petawawa.

    Throughout her career in real estate she has served on many planning committees and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Renfrew County Real Estate Board. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, jewelry making, yoga and spending time in nature.
  • Jenifer Bradley

    Jenifer Bradley

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    Jenifer Bradley
    Member since 2024

    Jenifer Bradley

    Jenifer joined the Board of Directors in September 2024 as member at large.
     
  • Cesar Herrara

    Cesar Herrara

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    Cesar Herrara
    Member since 2024

    Cesar Herrara

    Cesar joined the board in September 2024 as member at large.