David Jarvis MBE

President

David is a retired Military Veteran with a background in logistics, farming and he is also a trained baker. David has been recognized with membership of the Order of the British Empire and the Queens Platinum Jubilee medal for his humanitarian work.

Sylvie Van der Cruyssen

Vice President

Sylvie recently retired from a position as Director, Contracts, Risk and Legal Matters, as well as Privacy Officer for a number of companies specialized in high voltage power line design and construction. She also studied food and plant sciences at university. Sylvie is an avid gardener and nature lover.

Lori Keelty

Secretary

Lori studied Integrated Sciences in Ottawa and has spent her career working with a Global Fortune 500 Life Sciences company. She shares the passion of being part of a team that cares about sustainability, community and inclusion.

Karen Simpson

Treasurer

Karen studied Business Admin at MSVU and went on to obtain a CGA qualification. She returned to the South Shore after 30 years living and working in Europe - the last 10 of which were building and operating a small-holding in Italy.

Cherrelle Sea

Board Member at Large

Cherrelle is a heart-led human who takes action with compassion. They are a permaculture homesteader, an herbalist, a death doula, and is hands-on with all things green and earthy. They believe that the better world we all deserve starts within our communities.