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
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.
Board Member
Melissa Irvine
Melissa is the Executive Director at the InspireAction Centre, a local non-for-profit organization. She is passionate about helping the organization achieve its mission of “Inspiring people, entrepreneurs and communities take action so they can thrive!” Born and raised in the Campbellton area, she is very involved in her community and sits on various boards and committees, notably as the Chair of the Restigouche Regional Partners Committee, that aims to support Restigouche employers in their efforts to attract and retain new employees. In addition to her various professional achievements, Melissa’s greatest accomplishment is her beautiful family. She is a proud wife and mother of two young boys.
Melissa Irvine
Melissa is the Executive Director at the InspireAction Centre, a local non-for-profit organization. She is passionate about helping the organization achieve its mission of “Inspiring people, entrepreneurs and communities take action so they can thrive!” Born and raised in the Campbellton area, she is very involved in her community and sits on various boards and committees, notably as the Chair of the Restigouche Regional Partners Committee, that aims to support Restigouche employers in their efforts to attract and retain new employees. In addition to her various professional achievements, Melissa’s greatest accomplishment is her beautiful family. She is a proud wife and mother of two young boys.
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