Board of Directors
President
Melindria Tavoularis
Melindria arrived in Restigouche from the state of Maine in 2003. Originally from NYC, she was granted a permit to work as a fine artist in 2006 by the Canadian government and became a Canadian citizen in 2020. Melindria is an accomplished artist/painter who has exhibited in the USA and NB. She also had a professional career as a psychotherapist for over 30 years in the USA, and sat on multiple non-profit boards and councils as an advisor, member and chairperson. She has a B.A. degree in art history from the University of Wisconsin, and a M.A. in clinical counseling from Columbia University.
Melindria Tavoularis
Melindria arrived in Restigouche from the state of Maine in 2003. Originally from NYC, she was granted a permit to work as a fine artist in 2006 by the Canadian government and became a Canadian citizen in 2020. Melindria is an accomplished artist/painter who has exhibited in the USA and NB. She also had a professional career as a psychotherapist for over 30 years in the USA, and sat on multiple non-profit boards and councils as an advisor, member and chairperson. She has a B.A. degree in art history from the University of Wisconsin, and a M.A. in clinical counseling from Columbia University.
Vice-President
Dennis Three Feathers Gedeon
Dennis has extensive board experience including being a past board president of the New Brunswick Multicultural Council, past president of the Multicultural Association Chaleur Region and a past president of the Bathurst Farmers Market. Dennis is a past President/Chief of the New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council. During his political career Dennis sat on many provincial and national boards as a First Nations Chief/representative. Dennis studied at Saint-Thomas University and UNB.
Dennis Three Feathers Gedeon
Dennis has extensive board experience including being a past board president of the New Brunswick Multicultural Council, past president of the Multicultural Association Chaleur Region and a past president of the Bathurst Farmers Market. Dennis is a past President/Chief of the New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council. During his political career Dennis sat on many provincial and national boards as a First Nations Chief/representative. Dennis studied at Saint-Thomas University and UNB.
Treasurer
Nancy Nicol Lavoie
Nancy worked in the healthcare field for over 36 years. She is a past President and current board member of the New Brunswick Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries, and a past Chair of Friends of Healthcare Foundation. Nancy is also the secretary for the Restigouche Pastoral Charge and volunteers regularly with multiple community organizations such as meals on wheels. You can often find Nancy participating in the various activities around the community. Nancy has served as the treasurer of the Restigouche Multicultural Association since September 2018.
Nancy Nicol Lavoie
Nancy worked in the healthcare field for over 36 years. She is a past President and current board member of the New Brunswick Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries, and a past Chair of Friends of Healthcare Foundation. Nancy is also the secretary for the Restigouche Pastoral Charge and volunteers regularly with multiple community organizations such as meals on wheels. You can often find Nancy participating in the various activities around the community. Nancy has served as the treasurer of the Restigouche Multicultural Association since September 2018.
Board Member
Dr. Wei Wang
Dr Wang is a physician and practicing pathologist for the Vitalité Health Network at the Campbellton Regional Hospital. He is involved in numerous community initiatives. He has been a part of the Restigouche Multicultural Association for over 10 years and is very proud to be a board member. After pursuing a medical and master’s degree in Shandong, China, he went to Canada, Japan and the USA for his residency and research training in oncology, pathology and transfusion medicine. Dr. Wang is well respected by his colleagues, who feel they can go to him for medical or personal advice at any time. He is the proud recipient of the 2020 Dr. Morgan Award for his outstanding contribution in education, research in health promotion, wellness and humanitarian service.
Dr. Wei Wang
Dr Wang is a physician and practicing pathologist for the Vitalité Health Network at the Campbellton Regional Hospital. He is involved in numerous community initiatives. He has been a part of the Restigouche Multicultural Association for over 10 years and is very proud to be a board member. After pursuing a medical and master’s degree in Shandong, China, he went to Canada, Japan and the USA for his residency and research training in oncology, pathology and transfusion medicine. Dr. Wang is well respected by his colleagues, who feel they can go to him for medical or personal advice at any time. He is the proud recipient of the 2020 Dr. Morgan Award for his outstanding contribution in education, research in health promotion, wellness and humanitarian service.
Board Member
Shesta Obin
Shesta, who resides in the eastern region of Restigouche, is a dedicated mother of three children. She has worked in the financial field for over 10 years. She is deeply passionate about health and fitness and likes to help others reach their goals. During her time in Ontario, Shesta was always volunteering in various organization helping the less fortunate and marginalized populations such as serving food for the homeless and in organizations that assist women with various needs.
Shesta Obin
Shesta, who resides in the eastern region of Restigouche, is a dedicated mother of three children. She has worked in the financial field for over 10 years. She is deeply passionate about health and fitness and likes to help others reach their goals. During her time in Ontario, Shesta was always volunteering in various organization helping the less fortunate and marginalized populations such as serving food for the homeless and in organizations that assist women with various needs.
Board Member
Raymart Lugue
In 2016, Raymart moved to New Brunswick as an international student. After graduating, he started working as a licensed religious minister and being involved in various communities and charitable organizations. Raymart currently serves as the Associate Minister of Life Church in Campbellton, the Founding Director of the Filipino Community of Restigouche, and the Director of the Atlantic District Multicultural Ministries - a non-profit organization that promotes cultural diversity amongst the Pentecostal churches in New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Island. He has authored a few books, and is finishing his Master of Arts in Christian Ministry in Intercultural Studies at Urshan Graduate School of Theology in Wentzville, Missouri. Because of his passion for the immigrants and newcomers, you can often find Raymart in events and activities that help people integrate into local cultural groups and into the bigger community of Restigouche.
Raymart Lugue
In 2016, Raymart moved to New Brunswick as an international student. After graduating, he started working as a licensed religious minister and being involved in various communities and charitable organizations. Raymart currently serves as the Associate Minister of Life Church in Campbellton, the Founding Director of the Filipino Community of Restigouche, and the Director of the Atlantic District Multicultural Ministries - a non-profit organization that promotes cultural diversity amongst the Pentecostal churches in New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Island. He has authored a few books, and is finishing his Master of Arts in Christian Ministry in Intercultural Studies at Urshan Graduate School of Theology in Wentzville, Missouri. Because of his passion for the immigrants and newcomers, you can often find Raymart in events and activities that help people integrate into local cultural groups and into the bigger community of Restigouche.
Staff
Executive Director
Patrice Cineus
patrice@rma-amr.ca
506-789-0380
Patrice Cineus
patrice@rma-amr.ca
506-789-0380
Office Manager
Cathy Munroe Doull
cathy@rma-amr.ca
506-789-7747
Cathy Munroe Doull
cathy@rma-amr.ca
506-789-7747
Settlement & Integration Officer
Yanick Nantchouang
yanick@rma-amr.ca
506-329-0176
Yanick Nantchouang
yanick@rma-amr.ca
506-329-0176
Newcomer Employment Support Officer
Derek Blais
derek@rma-amr.ca
506-329-0132
Derek Blais
derek@rma-amr.ca
506-329-0132