Board of Directors
The Trenton Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) is a dynamic organization with constantly evolving programming.
Board of Directors
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Linda Blanchette
Board Chair View Bio
I am Linda Blanchette. I am a granddaughter, daughter, wife, and mother of military members. I have sat on the Board since 2012. I am now retired but I was a Dental assistant for 30 years. I have done volunteering and sat on many other boards and committees over the years. I have volunteered for schools, Girl Guides for 25 years, OSISS for 20 years, the MFRC for 30 years, and many other groups. I have been married for 40+ years and have three children. I have volunteered with many Veterans families over the years. I love people and helping out in anything I am asked to do. I look forward to getting to serve our military community and their families for another exciting year!Linda Blanchette
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Wendy Synnott
Board Vice-Chair View Bio
All of my life I have lived in the military family community. My parents were career Air Force, my husband served in the Air Force for approximately 37 years and I have a daughter in the Air Force. Two of my sisters were married to members of the Army and I have a niece in the navy. I retired from the Trenton MFRC in 2018, after 16 years as Volunteer Program coordinator. I have two adult daughters and three grandchildren, currently all living in the Trenton area. Support and services for military families has long been a passion of mine and I look forward to getting to continue serving our community in my role on the Board of Directors.Wendy Synnott
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Tamara Kleinschmidt
Executive Director, MFRC Representative View Bio
As a military spouse herself Tamara is committed to providing responsive programs and support to military families. Tamara’s approach to military family support is focused on impact and combines research, innovation, and compassion. Tamara is an active member of the Minister of Veterans Affairs Advisory Group on Families and the Vanier Institute of the Family Military & Veterans Families Leadership Circle. Tamara is also actively engaged with the local community currently as a Member of the Quinte Health Care Board of Directors and formerly Board Chair of the Loyalist College Board of Governors.Tamara Kleinschmidt
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Jean-Francois Harvey (LCol)
Base Representative View Bio
Jean-Francois Harvey (LCol)
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Candice Wylde
Board Member View Bio
Hi there, my name is Candice Wylde. I am a community member of the Trenton MFRC Board of Directors. I am directly connected to the military community through many relationships, including a marriage and my children, and am honoured to be a part of the 8 Wing Trenton community. I am thrilled to be serving in this role alongside the Trenton MFRC as it will allow me to give back to the community that I take such pride in being a part of. I look forward to navigating any challenges, as well as celebrating the successes that the Trenton MFRC will have over the next year!Candice Wylde
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Jane Murphy
Board Member View Bio
Jane was born and raised into the military community. She married into the community and raised her own family within its environment, for 32 years. As her husband's partner, she played an active role in organizing events in which our squadron spouses and their families could take part, while their military members were engaged in their duties. As a military mother, She supported her children through nine locations and the challenges that faced them, both nationally and internationally. Upon retirement, Jane continued to volunteer and to share her lifelong experience within the local community as am eans of paying it forward.Jane Murphy
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Nichole Weiler
Board Member View Bio
Nichole Weiler
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Sabrina Ribau
Governance Chair View Bio
Sabrina Ribau
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Shawn Brooks
Finance Chair View Bio
Shawn Brooks
Finance Chair
