BOARD
MEMBERS

Isabelle is a Risk and Compliance professional with Irving Oil and brings her quality management, and process improvement expertise to the board. Isabelle has a passion for serving in all the communities in which she has lived. Her community career has seen her as Brown Owl with Girl Guides of Canada, advocate for saving community schools, project lead on numerous fundraising initiatives and most recently Board Chair of Family and Children Education for Anglophone South.

Robyn is an Improvement Advisor with the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. She has a sociology background, with ample non-profit and community experience. She brings many skills in the area of critical thinking, diversity and inclusion, governance, collaborative partnership, community services, housing security, and mental health and addictions.

Molly is Director of Brand and Communications at Atlantic Lottery, where she leads strategic marketing for a publicly owned organization that reinvests all profits into Atlantic Canadian communities. With a Master of Public Relations from Mount Saint Vincent University and a Journalism degree from St. Thomas University, she brings experience as a former journalist and civil servant. Molly is passionate about social purpose, community storytelling, and reimagining capitalism. She speaks nationally on these topics, serves as President of the Canadian Public Relations Society Atlantic Council, and coaches youth basketball.

Carol is a CPA / C.A. with thirty-five years of accounting experience. She worked for Kraft Foods in Niagara Falls and NJ. After the birth of her one and only child (a beautiful daughter), she and her husband returned to the Maritimes to be closer to family. She subsequently worked as a Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis with Atlantic Lottery before moving to Irving Consumer Products as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis where she has been for the last eight years and oversees the annual budget.

Denise is a retired professional with a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others. In addition to being an active community volunteer and supporter of women’s causes, Denise brings to the Board her experience in corporate social responsibility, board governance, environmental stewardship, and the not-for-profit sector.

Jenny has worked in the mental health field since 2016 and she is currently working at WorkSafeNB. She is also a member on different committees with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers. She joined the Board of Directors for YWCA Moncton in 2020.

Carly is a Community Relations Program Manager at J.D. Irving and has her Bachelor of Public Relations from Mount Saint Vincent University. Building off her experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, and community investment, she is charged by connecting with and supporting community members through empathy and compassion while embracing everyone’s differences. She is also an active volunteer on the J.D. Irving - United Way fundraising committee which includes facilitating various fundraising and volunteer initiatives throughout the year.

Now retired, Heather managed Natural Resources for over 40 years, 30 of those being with the City of Moncton. Her passions include being in nature every day if possible, making a difference in women’s lives, and volunteering in the community, which began over 25 years ago when she chaired (and wrote the newsletter for) the Friends of TNB theatre group. She has also organized International Women’s Day events, urban forestry conferences, and outdoor recreational workshops.

A citizen of the world, Érika decided to put her roots down in Greater Moncton. She is currently the Manager of the Greater Moncton Local Immigration Partnership. A results-driven leader, Érika leads with purpose and humanity. She truly believes in the importance of the sense of belonging in a community.

Julie is a lawyer at the law firm Murphy Collette Murphy. She holds a Juris Doctor from the Université de Moncton and is currently completing an MBA with the University of Fredericton. With a background in social sciences, she is particularly dedicated to initiatives supporting the well-being of children and has contributed to various community efforts, including her work with Pro Bono Students Canada. Julie brings together her legal and business background to support the work of the YWCA.

Susan has extensive experience in banking, investing and retirement planning. She is a graduate from Mount Allison University (Bachelor of Commerce) and holds the Personal Financial Planner (PFP) designation. She is a strong believer that her clients benefit from her disciplined approach to clearly understand their unique situations and long-term plans. A resident of Moncton, Susan is a dedicated mother to two children. She’s a passionate volunteer in the community when she is not pursuing an active lifestyle of skiing, tennis and yoga.

Aaliyah is a community collaborator, environmental policy researcher, and social entrepreneur passionate about sustainability, storytelling, and systems change. With a background in Microbiology, Sustainability, and Environmental Impact Assessment from Dalhousie University, she applies a systems-thinking approach to complex challenges. She has supported interdisciplinary research, program evaluation, participatory grant making, and policy development in the nonprofit and social innovation sectors. Aaliyah is proud to support YWCA Moncton’s mission to advance gender equity, sustainability, and justice.

Yesha works with TD Corporate and brings a strong background in business, banking, and finance. Passionate about women’s empowerment and newcomer support, she is committed to inclusive economic growth in New Brunswick. With over six years of volunteer experience, Yesha applies a community-focused lens to business solutions and values trust, transparency, and collaboration in all she does.

Vanessa is the Corporate HR, Leadership Insights & Coaching Coordinator at J.D. Irving. With a background in Social Psychology and rich lived experience, she’s passionate about fostering connection, promoting positive workplace culture, and championing work-life balance. Known for her empathy and uplifting spirit, she’s always ready to listen, support, and inspire. Vanessa also volunteers on the J.D. Irving–United Way fundraising committee and leads the Dragon Boat Team as Team Captain.