Board of Directors

Board of Directors

• Audrey Lavoie (LCol)

  Base Representative View Bio
  Audrey Lavoie (LCol)

  Base Representative

• Cali Keating

  Board Member View Bio
  Cali Keating

  Board Member
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  Linda Blanchette

  Board Chair View Bio
  

  Linda Blanchette

  Board Chair

  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!

• Nichole Weiler

  Board Member View Bio
  Nichole Weiler

  Board Member
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  Pamela Charest

  Board Member, Chair of Governance Committee View Bio
  

  Pamela Charest

  Board Member, Chair of Governance Committee

  I have been a military spouse for the last 18 years. I joined the MFRC as a director of the board of directors and currently I am the Chair of the Governance Committee. 
  The various MFRC’s have played a pivotal role in supporting our family throughout the last 18 years. From deployment support, counselling, to the special needs and inclusion program. It seems the MFRC’s in the various bases/wings have been there, a friendly face and space during some of the most trying times for our family unit. I firmly believe in mission and values of the Trenton MFRC. I am proud to give back to our military community and proud of how the MFRC stands with families.
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  Candice Wylde

  Board Member View Bio
  

  Candice Wylde

  Board Member

  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!

• Sabrina Ribau

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  Sabrina Ribau

  Board Member

• Shawn Brooks

  Board Member View Bio
  Shawn Brooks

  Board Member
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  Tamara Kleinschmidt

  Executive Director, MFRC Representative View Bio
  

  Tamara Kleinschmidt

  Executive Director, MFRC Representative

  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.
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  Wendy Synnott

  Board Vice-Chair View Bio
  

  Wendy Synnott

  Board Vice-Chair

  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.
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  Sara Emond

  Board Member View Bio
  

  Sara Emond

  Board Member

  Sara Emond is a military daughter, mom, and spouse who also became an HR Officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Having lived all over Canada, as both a spouse and then a member, she has seen the struggles and opportunities that can come with military life and loves to help others find their opportunities. Previously, Sara was part of the 4 Wing Cold Lake MFRC Board of Directors and a volunteer at the Trenton MFRC from 2007 to 2010. She looks forward to the opportunities to come over the next year and is excited to continue serving the military family community.