President
Whitney Price
Whitney Price was born and raised in Miramichi. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at Mount Allison University and continued her studies at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario where she achieved a Master of Science in occupational therapy. Whitney moved back to New Brunswick upon completion of her studies and has worked as an Occupational Therapist at the Moncton City Hospital, the Miramichi Regional Hospital and the Saint John Regional Hospital. Whitney is currently working at the Community Mental Health Centre in Miramichi and is thrilled to be able to settle back in her hometown. She also works as an OT in the private sector as a consultant for Physiotherapy Plus, River Rehabilitation and Miramichi Physiotherapy and for her own business, Whitney Price Therapeutic Services.
When not at her day job, Whitney also works as a server at Boston Pizza. In the warmer months, Whitney and her partner, John, coordinate a wedding venue- "The Wedding Barn Miramichi". Whitney is a furmom to her English Springer Spaniel, Finnigan. Her passions include running, yoga, and renovating her 19th century farmhouse.
Whitney is an advocate for women and economic growth in New Brunswick. She believes that a well-rounded community fosters health, resilience, learning and growth. Whitney considers herself a lifelong learner and is an advocate for the great opportunities that the WOMEN network provides.
Vice President
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 five 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 MYPIE 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 MYPIE and is passionate about improving community life in the city, whether that be through health, music, or new business initiatives.
Secretary
Colleen Lehnert
Colleen Lehnert is a new Naturopathic Doctor on the Miramichi. She is currently practicing at the Miramichi Naturopathic Health Clinic. Before starting on her journey to Naturopathic Medicine, Colleen graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Science and Honors in Psychology. She continued on her path and attended the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. In May 2017 she graduated and wrote her final board exam. Colleen received her passing mark and joined the clinic in November 2017. Working alongside so many strong women has made it an amazing experience so far. She believes that mental health is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle when it comes to your health.
Future plans for Colleen include hosting talks to educate the public on Naturopathic Medicine, and provide tips and resources for many different health concerns. Joining the WOMEN Network is her first step to becoming a confident, independent business woman.
Colleen is also a part-time server at Boston Pizza, and takes on supply teaching on her days off from the clinic. In her spare time, Colleen enjoys being outdoors. She grew up camping and canoeing and is happy to be back on the Miramichi to get back into her outdoor roots. Traveling, reading, exercising, cooking and soon to be gardening are how she hopes to spend her days off. She is looking forward to an exciting year with WOMEN and learning the ins and outs of how to be a successful Woman in Business.
Future plans for Colleen include hosting talks to educate the public on Naturopathic Medicine, and provide tips and resources for many different health concerns. Joining the WOMEN Network is her first step to becoming a confident, independent business woman.
Colleen is also a part-time server at Boston Pizza, and takes on supply teaching on her days off from the clinic. In her spare time, Colleen enjoys being outdoors. She grew up camping and canoeing and is happy to be back on the Miramichi to get back into her outdoor roots. Traveling, reading, exercising, cooking and soon to be gardening are how she hopes to spend her days off. She is looking forward to an exciting year with WOMEN and learning the ins and outs of how to be a successful Woman in Business.
Treasurer
Ann Tozer-Johnston
Ann Tozer Johnston has been a practicing Registered Nurse for almost 20 years with experience in correctional nursing, teaching and is presently employed in the field of Addictions & Mental Health.
Ann is the youngest of 5 children, born into a long family history of entrepreneurship, thus launching her into her own recent business venture, Break Free Laser & Wellness Inc.
Ann studied at the University de Moncton, focusing on French as a second language. After attending University of New Brunswick, she graduated with her Bachelor of Nursing Degree.
Possessing a strong sense of community, Ann holds positions on the Board of Directors for the Josie Foundation as well as the Earl Doherty Memorial Fund and recently appointed to the board of WOMEN. Fundraising for organizations has become a passion and strength of Ann’s emanating from the desire to support and empower her community.
As a professional and business owner Ann is also a wife and mother of 2 teenage boys. When not working she can be found in a rink or on a snowmobile trail enjoying the winter months.
Victoria Coy Photography has become a premiere studio for Weddings, Boudoir, Maternity and Newborn photography in Miramichi, as well as across New Brunswick. Located on Wellington Street, the large studio is one of the only full service, professional, fine art studios on the river.
Ann is the youngest of 5 children, born into a long family history of entrepreneurship, thus launching her into her own recent business venture, Break Free Laser & Wellness Inc.
Ann studied at the University de Moncton, focusing on French as a second language. After attending University of New Brunswick, she graduated with her Bachelor of Nursing Degree.
Possessing a strong sense of community, Ann holds positions on the Board of Directors for the Josie Foundation as well as the Earl Doherty Memorial Fund and recently appointed to the board of WOMEN. Fundraising for organizations has become a passion and strength of Ann’s emanating from the desire to support and empower her community.
As a professional and business owner Ann is also a wife and mother of 2 teenage boys. When not working she can be found in a rink or on a snowmobile trail enjoying the winter months.
Victoria Coy Photography has become a premiere studio for Weddings, Boudoir, Maternity and Newborn photography in Miramichi, as well as across New Brunswick. Located on Wellington Street, the large studio is one of the only full service, professional, fine art studios on the river.
Social Media Specialist
Gisèle-Lise Thibodeau
Gisele Lise Thibodeau is an ever evolving student of life. She will awaken your awareness so you may discover the life inside you and all around you. Gisele will guide you to see the un-noticed in your journey that you have forgotten as an adult child walking on mother earth. She will surely leave you inspired. Her driven passion is to ignite that twinkle inside you so your eyes sparkle again into the magic of believing in yourself and in your journey.
Her time and devotion is dedicated into the development of her new space of healing on the Miramichi- doing renovations while seeing clients & students creating workshops & promoting self-healing for them. She is also proud to be part of the Avenir Hearing Team; a hearing aid clinic on the Miramichi. The Avenir team's mission is devoted to helping clients hear the many sounds life has to offer on a daily basis! Her position on this ever-evolving team is a full time Receptionist Admin, welcoming clients into a life of rediscovering sound.
Gisele is driven by her rooted inner burning gifts of mediumship. Her passion empowers her clients and students by giving them the tools they need to heal and see life happening for them; to see opportunity instead of adversity. She is a proud mother of 23-year-old twin boys Gislain & Jocelyn. She is a channeller for her daughter, Paryse and mother, Delina. She gives them both a voice for teachings to come through in Gisele’s Mediumship readings.
Gisele has studied many different teachings of healing, energy work and awareness. She began her journey of energy work 12 years ago. She is a Reiki master and has studied reflexology, Sharmanic healings, native spirituality and medicine wheel, sound healing, and angel therapy. She has been practicing her gifts on the river for the past year and half, first starting at River City Fitness, The Yoga Block & Mystical Horizons. Her hometown is Rogersville, which is an extention of Miramichi. If you hear her speak of Rogersville, she will always speak of the love & honor she holds in her heart; she has a very high level of respect for Rogersville. This past fall, finding the commute from Rogersville to Miramichi very tiresome, she moved into town and is now very proud to be part of Miramichi. She’s expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn & grow and be inspired by being part of the amazing WOMEN OF MIRAMICHI; women empowering women.
Her time and devotion is dedicated into the development of her new space of healing on the Miramichi- doing renovations while seeing clients & students creating workshops & promoting self-healing for them. She is also proud to be part of the Avenir Hearing Team; a hearing aid clinic on the Miramichi. The Avenir team's mission is devoted to helping clients hear the many sounds life has to offer on a daily basis! Her position on this ever-evolving team is a full time Receptionist Admin, welcoming clients into a life of rediscovering sound.
Gisele is driven by her rooted inner burning gifts of mediumship. Her passion empowers her clients and students by giving them the tools they need to heal and see life happening for them; to see opportunity instead of adversity. She is a proud mother of 23-year-old twin boys Gislain & Jocelyn. She is a channeller for her daughter, Paryse and mother, Delina. She gives them both a voice for teachings to come through in Gisele’s Mediumship readings.
Gisele has studied many different teachings of healing, energy work and awareness. She began her journey of energy work 12 years ago. She is a Reiki master and has studied reflexology, Sharmanic healings, native spirituality and medicine wheel, sound healing, and angel therapy. She has been practicing her gifts on the river for the past year and half, first starting at River City Fitness, The Yoga Block & Mystical Horizons. Her hometown is Rogersville, which is an extention of Miramichi. If you hear her speak of Rogersville, she will always speak of the love & honor she holds in her heart; she has a very high level of respect for Rogersville. This past fall, finding the commute from Rogersville to Miramichi very tiresome, she moved into town and is now very proud to be part of Miramichi. She’s expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn & grow and be inspired by being part of the amazing WOMEN OF MIRAMICHI; women empowering women.
Director/Past President
Flora Sharpe
Flora Sharpe is a facilitator for PFC (Prison Fellowship Canada), where she and her colleagues deliver rehabilitation programs for clients at the Atlantic Correctional Institution (Renous). Flora is currently obtaining a degree in Organizational Management and a degree in Divinity. She also has nine years of experience as an interior designer and loves transforming homes by merging Fashion with Art. She has worked with clients in New Brunswick, Ontario and the US. Her background includes Fashion Art at Fanshawe College, Interior Design at Vancouver’s Interior Design Institute.
Flora is also an advocate for culture and education. She speaks to newcomers, educators, students, professional organisations and the community raising awareness of cross-cultural and social challenges. She is always looking for ways to encourage growth within herself, her family, friends and the community.
When she is not working, Flora enjoys spending time with her family, attending LDBC, travelling, reading and watching classical movies (her favourite being Pride and Prejudice).
Flora is also an advocate for culture and education. She speaks to newcomers, educators, students, professional organisations and the community raising awareness of cross-cultural and social challenges. She is always looking for ways to encourage growth within herself, her family, friends and the community.
When she is not working, Flora enjoys spending time with her family, attending LDBC, travelling, reading and watching classical movies (her favourite being Pride and Prejudice).
Director
Jennifer Stevens
Director
Jordan Lavoie
Jordan Lavoie was born and raised in Miramichi. In 2011 she graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Management degree. Since then, Jordan has gone on to receive her Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation as well as her Master's in Human Resources and Employment Relations from Penn State Univeristy in 2015.
Jordan is a proud employee of Sunny Corner Enterprises. Over her 6-year tenure she has worked as an HR Coordinator, HR Manager and most recently has taken on the role of Director, Shared Services. Working in a male-dominated industry, Jordan has a take no prisoners approach to success in the workplace as a woman. She believes that if you want it, you can have it! Outside of work Jordan enjoys spending her time outdoors, an avid snowmobiler, motorbiker, and bass fisher, she loves everything the Miramichi has to offer. 
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