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Board of Directors

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Susan Mullin · Chair

President and CEO, QEII Foundation

Susan was hooked on The North Grove after attending its Annual Report to Community. She’s eager to be part of a vibrant community where people work together to make it even stronger.

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Shaune MacKinlay · Vice Chair

Chief of Staff and Director of Strategic Initiatives, Davis Pier

Shaune became involved with North Grove because she admires the work so many are doing to support families and build community capacity. She finds The North Grove to be a remarkable, welcoming place and is pleased to be able to serve on our board.

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Idy Fashoranti · Treasurer

Director of Operations, Black Business Consulting Ltd.

Idy is thrilled to be a part of The North Grove and to serve in a community that genuinely cares for its members, ensuring a welcoming environment for all, particularly for newcomers, and that places a strong emphasis on the well-being of each individual.

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Beth Grady · Secretary

Senior Project Manager, Colliers Project Leaders

The North Grove captured Beth’s heart when she was working as part of the construction team that brought the new space to life. She is inspired by the skills-based programs that focus on empowering community members and is excited to contribute to the growth and development of such an effective community hub.

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Joanne Boyd

Community Volunteer

The power of volunteerism at the North Grove has inspired Joanne to be involved with the Community Food Centre programs. She feels grateful to be involved in this amazing community & serve on the Board to work together to continue building a thriving community. 

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Kristine Elliot-Grace

Commercial Business Development Manager, First Onsite Property Restoration

Kristine believes that if 'food is love', The North Grove is the heart of the city. She is honoured to serve on the Board and is proud of the all-encompassing approach to wellness at The North Grove. The seeds of health, nutrition, parenting and social needs are planted each day, and nourished by a force of community change-makers.

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Erin Murphy 

Facilitator, Institutional and International Programs, Dalhousie University

Erin believes that we all have an active role to play in ensuring our communities are inclusive, socially just, and vibrant. 

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Rosalind (Roz) Penfound

Former Deputy Minister, Government of Nova Scotia 

Roz was attracted to the Board after hearing about all the great things happening at The North Grove and out of a desire to contribute to the vibrant community it supports. 

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Jacqueline Ruck

Lawyer

Jacqueline feels privileged to live in a diverse, vibrant community and believes The North Grove empowers our community by creating a safe, welcoming environment to make connections and support one another. Jacqueline is honoured to support such a dynamic and important community hub.

The North Grove gratefully acknowledges that we live and work in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq people.

This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship which Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqiyik, and Passamaquoddy People first signed with the British Crown in 1726. We are all treaty people.

People of African descent have also shared these lands for more than 400 years.

We acknowledge the histories, contributions, and legacies of these communities and are grateful to live, work and grow food in Mi’kma’ki.

                You are welcome here.

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902-464-8234 | 6 Primrose Street, Unit 115, Dartmouth, NS, B3A 4C5

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