Jill is a retired mother and grandmother living in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Her background and career spanned more than 40 years in the commercial construction trades, where she worked alongside her husband for many years. Jill knows first-hand what it is like to have a family member struggle with substance use, as her husband ultimately succumbed to the disease. As a result, Jill is committed to creating opportunities for families to heal from their experiences of loving and living with someone battling addiction. In her spare time, Jill enjoys travelling the globe and photography.

Kim has lived and raised her family on the North Shore in British Columbia for over 25 years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science with a major in Kinesiology. She has worked as a clinical exercise therapist in chronic pain programs, community-based programs and as an occupational health consultant since the early 90s. Kim was instrumental in developing the addiction treatment program at Seaspan in 2006, including developing policies and procedures for accessing treatment, an addiction treatment benefit plan, and company-wide training. Outside her professional work, Kim enjoyed coaching community and high school sports for years and continues to be an avid fan of any sports her daughters play. She volunteers her time to many initiatives and events in her community, with a particular passion for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

Matthew currently resides in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He is a proud member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band and a father of two. Throughout his career in law enforcement and now in Saskatchewan’s public service, Matthew has been an advocate for more substantial support for families impacted by mental health and substance use. His work and advocacy have enabled him to develop expertise in high-conflict mediation and dispute resolution. Matthew is an active Rotarian in Prince Albert, serving on the Board of Directors of Prince Albert’s local Nordic Ski Club and the Prince Albert Victoria Hospital Foundation. In his off time, he enjoys pursuing outdoor activities with his family, including Nordic skiing in the winter and trail running in the summer.

Nora is a nationally and internationally recognized leader and innovator in organizational transformation, strategic planning, governance, and workplace wellness. She has the rare ability to balance big-picture thinking and strategic planning with a roll-up-your-sleeves, move-the-needle approach to getting things done. Nora founded Work-Life Harmony Enterprises in 1998 and has worked with organizations across Canada and internationally. From 2011 to 2021, Nora served as CEO of the Vanier Institute of the Family, where she gained a reputation as a leader with a conscience. Nora is dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities to support family well-being across the lifespan.

Lynne is a management professional with 40 years of experience in governance, human resources, and project administration in government offices, non-profits, and private companies.  Her organizational skills and dependability keep teams on track, while her exceptional judgment and discretion enable her to navigate the most complex and thorny projects.    Prior to joining Work-Life Harmony, Lynne worked at the Vanier Institute of the Family, where she supported the strategic move towards building new networks and more robust engagement with the Board of Directors, key partners, network members, and other stakeholders. Lynne now brings her extensive knowledge and experience to various clients in both the corporate and non-profit sectors, where she specializes in envisioning and developing structures to support all issues relating to governance and compliance.