President
Dr. Colleen Lehnert
Dr. Colleen Lehnert is a Naturopathic Doctor practicing at the Miramichi Naturopathic Health Clinic. Colleen was born in St. John's, Newfoundland but moved to Miramichi at the age of 3 and lived in Newcastle her whole life. After graduating from MVHS, she made her way to Dalhousie University in Halifax for a four year Undergraduate degree where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Psychology - where her passion for Mental Health grew deep. Naturopathic Medicine drew Colleen in because of how it intertwined Mental Health, Physical Health, and Medicine. After attending four intense years at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto - She made her way back to her hometown to set up practice, where she was lucky enough to join Dr. Crystal Charest' practice!
Colleen hopes to continue to advocate for the importance of Mental Health awareness in our community. On her spare time, she also works part time at APERO Lounge, owned and run by one of her best friends. She lives in Chatham with her partner, Jamie and their energetic pup named Lenny. Colleen has set a goal for herself to be sure to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible and much of her spare time is spent in the woods or snowshoeing the trails available in Miramichi. Colleen is looking forward to another exciting year on WOMEN, especially with her new role of President!
Colleen hopes to continue to advocate for the importance of Mental Health awareness in our community. On her spare time, she also works part time at APERO Lounge, owned and run by one of her best friends. She lives in Chatham with her partner, Jamie and their energetic pup named Lenny. Colleen has set a goal for herself to be sure to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible and much of her spare time is spent in the woods or snowshoeing the trails available in Miramichi. Colleen is looking forward to another exciting year on WOMEN, especially with her new role of President!
Vice President & Social Media Director
Danielle Williston
Danielle Williston was born and raised in Seattle, Washington and she immigrated to Miramichi in August 2018. She always had a passion for fashion and thrived in a team environment which lead her straight to H&M. She started her 10 year career as a full time sales associate and worked her way up to becoming the Downtown Seattle Flagship Store Manager. People development and training are her strongest skills but her most memorable highlights were launching designer collaborations with Versace, Marni, Mason Martin Margeila, Balmain, and Alexander Wang. In April 2015, she met her now husband while running the H&M pop-up shop at the Coachella Music Festival in Palm Springs, California. They moved to San Fransisco where they eloped and shortly after got pregnant. Living in a large city with no family around was difficult so they knew moving to her husbands hometown in Canada was the right choice. After waiting 2 years for her immigration to finalize she finally received her Canadian Permanent Residency and the ability to legally work again just before the Coronavirus hit in March of 2020. She is currently a stay at home mom of her 3-year-old son while also working a causal Customer Experience Representative position at Cannabis NB. While still on the hunt for her dream job she says its fun to be back in retail sales!
Danielle joined WOMEN back in January 2019 in hopes to surround herself with like minded women and make friends. In 2020 she joined the Board of Directors and was assigned to assist with the Social Media as a specialist. Wanting to do more this year and still have a hand with the social media she knew going for an executive role was next on her list! She is the biggest Seahawks Football Fan and an overall lover or sports. Tacos and pickles are the way to her heart and she loves concerts and comedy shows.
Danielle joined WOMEN back in January 2019 in hopes to surround herself with like minded women and make friends. In 2020 she joined the Board of Directors and was assigned to assist with the Social Media as a specialist. Wanting to do more this year and still have a hand with the social media she knew going for an executive role was next on her list! She is the biggest Seahawks Football Fan and an overall lover or sports. Tacos and pickles are the way to her heart and she loves concerts and comedy shows.
Secretary
Erin Mclean
Erin Mclean was born and raised in Miramichi but she didn't always live here. She moved back to raise her now 9 year old daughter, be closer to her support system, and overall Miramichi is just a great place to raise a family. Not only is Erin a full time mom but she is a working her way through University to get her Business Degree. She spent 10 years working in the service industry, managing restaurants and hosting events from planning to execution. Erin shifted gears in 2018 and became a public servant. She is a passionate and driven person who has always had a desire to be involved in non for profit organizations who support her community. She enjoys giving back and seeing the results of her commitments.
She has always enjoyed cooking and baking gluten free treats since she is a celiac. She recently purchased a pampered chef air fryer and it has completely changed her life! She also enjoys live music and traveling to the beach in the summer.
Erin joined WOMEN because just like her she knew this organization gives back to the community by creating bonds and empowering other women to do the things they love. She is excited for her first year as a member and as part of the Board of Directors. She is looking forward to a great year with some wonderful events!
She has always enjoyed cooking and baking gluten free treats since she is a celiac. She recently purchased a pampered chef air fryer and it has completely changed her life! She also enjoys live music and traveling to the beach in the summer.
Erin joined WOMEN because just like her she knew this organization gives back to the community by creating bonds and empowering other women to do the things they love. She is excited for her first year as a member and as part of the Board of Directors. She is looking forward to a great year with some wonderful events!
Treasurer
Dr. Angela Barry
Dr. Angela Barry was born and raised in Miramichi. After graduating from JMH, she attended Acadia University where she obtained concurrent degrees in biology and nutrition and completed her pre-medical studies. She continued her schooling at York University in Toronto where she received an honors bachelor degree in Environmental Studies. Naturopathic medicine was a way in which to bring together all of her previous studies and interests. Angela is passionate about health and wellness. She loves that her job allows her to empower her patients to be their healthiest self. In her spare time she enjoys cooking and home decorating. Currently she is renovating a 110 year old barn and farmhouse. She is a newlywed and borders on crazy-cat-lady status as the mom of four cats.
After being in Ontario for 13 years, for school and 5 years of practice, she was happy to return home to the Miramichi. She is a Naturopathic Doctor at Miramichi Naturopathic Health Clinic. She is excited about her involvement with WOMEN and is passionate about improving community life in the city, whether that be through health, music, or new business initiatives.
After being in Ontario for 13 years, for school and 5 years of practice, she was happy to return home to the Miramichi. She is a Naturopathic Doctor at Miramichi Naturopathic Health Clinic. She is excited about her involvement with WOMEN and is passionate about improving community life in the city, whether that be through health, music, or new business initiatives.
Director
Melvin Sert
Melvin Sert is a Resident in Psychology, working for the Correctional Service Canada as a mental health clinician. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at University of Toronto, with a double major in psychology and criminology, and a minor in sociology. She then went on to pursue her Master of Science degree in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, specializing in forensic psychology. She has over 5 years of experience working in the field of mental health, both as a clinician and a researcher, in various different countries around the world. Melvin is currently in the process of becoming a registered clinical/forensic psychologist in New Brunswick and will be taking her licensing exam this year.
When not working, Melvin regularly enjoys travelling and exploring new cultures, gardening, yoga and photography.
When not working, Melvin regularly enjoys travelling and exploring new cultures, gardening, yoga and photography.
Director
Amanda Carter
Amanda Carter was born and raised in Saint John, but has called Miramichi home for the last 13 years. She resides in the Taintville area with her husband, two children and two step children.
In 2011 she decided to return to school as a single mother (and with one on the way) where she studied Criminal Justice at NBCC. She is now an Educational Assistant and Spin Instructor at Rock Your Body Spin & Fitness. Amanda advocates for the power of collaboration to ignite positive change & empowerment in our community. She created an online group for the women of Miramichi & surrounding areas called “The She of Chi”, with the aspiration to foster an all-inclusive space where women support one another. She then created a specified derivative group which focuses on Mental Wellness to unite women to find health & healing through connection. DirectorShanna Williams
Shanna Williams was born and raised in the Miramichi. She completed her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She returned home in 2018 to work as a private Speech-Language Pathologist with the Jordan's Principle, and currently works with children in the Esgenoôpetitj Community.
She is grateful to be back in her hometown with her family and friends and is enjoying everything Miramichi has to offer. Her current interests include going to spin classes, eating Gabi’s pies, and fostering cats for Power for Pets (somehow without keeping them all). As a new board member, she is excited to learn more about the women in our community and contribute to strengthening the support around them through WOMEN. Social Media SpecialistJamie Lynn MacDonald
Jamie Lynn Macdonald was born and raised in Miramichi. Since graduating from James M. Hill she has lived in Fredericton, Halifax, Toronto, Moncton, and recently in the last year made her way back to sweet old Miramichi.
She graduated with a Bachelors Degree from St Thomas University. She has worked as a correctional officer since 2015 but took a brief break in 2018 and became a flight attendant. She currently just started working in independent sales, and is finishing up her personal training and nutritionist certification which has truly become her passion. Jamie is excited to be apart of WOMEN this year and even more excited to be on the Board of Directors. Even with our covid limitations she is excited to play a huge role in empowering and connecting with our community! 
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