Meet the Team
Erin Winsor
Executive Director
Erin Winsor is a Certified Dementia Care Provider, Office Administrator, Musician, Actor, Artist Facilitator, Adjudicator, and End-of-life Doula (in training).
Erin Lee
Arts Program Coordinator
Erin Lee (she/her) is a performer and cross-disciplinary community organizer with a background in the
arts and social impact leadership.
Michelle Carew
In-School Program Coordinator
Michelle Carew is an active teacher and performer who believes the classroom and the stage inspire the same energy and imagination in order to captivate the audience.
Cyril Bonia
Chair, Board of Directors
Cyril is an accomplished business leader with over 20 years of experience in operations within highly regulated national organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce, an MBA, as well as the Facilities Management Professional designation.
Damian Stacey
Vice Chair, Board of Directors
Damian Stacey is dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors through creative and engaging recreation programs.
Sarah Johnson
Treasurer, Board of Directors
Sarah is a Chartered Professional Accountant with a personal passion for music and art. She grew up playing the piano and flute, performed in music festivals locally and internationally, and was a music instructor for many years.
Claire Hutchings
Secretary, Board of Directors
Claire Hutchings is an experienced adult educator and program coordinator with a strong background in community-based learning and program development.
Aimee Coles
Past Chair, Board of Directors
Aimee is a passionate Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) working in community recreation and municipal government.
Vernon Curran
Board of Directors
Vernon Curran is a Professor of Medical Education at Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine, where he has spent much of his career helping shape how future doctors and health professionals learn.
Zachary Johnson
Board of Directors
Zachary Johnson, a husband and father originally from Dunfield, Trinity Bay, is a recreation therapist with more than eight years of experience in senior care
Jenny Mallard
Board of Directors
Jenny Mallard is an award winning Music Entrepreneur and Career Development Practitioner with a passion for social justice, mental health, and community building.
Tim Matson
Board of Directors
Tim Matson is a professional musical theatre performer and high school drama teacher. You may have seen Tim in Come From Away in Gander!
Marcelle Boisjoli
Community Arts Representative (Western)
Marcelle Boisjoli is a French-Canadian artist and educator originally from Alberta who has made Newfoundland’s west coast her home.
Stephanie Poirier
Community Arts Representation (Central)
Stephanie is a local artist, in the process of becoming a certified art therapist. Stephanie loves making art and is always searching for opportunities to do so!
Cody Harvey
Community Arts Representative (Eastern -Burin)
Cody is the current Artistic Director of The Grand Bank Regional Theatre and is thrilled to be taking on a new role as our Coordinator for the Burin Peninsula region.
Kara Noftle
Actor, Music of Your Life
Kara holds a BA from Memorial University in Sociology, Psychology & Criminology. She has worked & volunteered for a number of community organizations including Waypoints, The John Howard Society & The Gathering Place.
Keith Power
Actor, Music of Your Life
Keith Power is a well-loved performer, writer, and comedian from Mount Pearl.
Michael Power
Actor, Music of Your Life
Michael Power is an actor, singer, and dancer from Harbour Grace.
Jack Thistle
Artist Facilitator
Program Representative
Jack Thistle is a bilingual science graduate, experienced performer, and passionate community advocate with a strong interest in geriatric medicine and the power of the arts to connect generations.
Adam Blackwood
Sound Technician
Originally from Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Adam has called Newfoundland home since 2008.
Evelyn Jess
Artist Facilitator (Central)
Evelyn Jess is a singer/songwriter from Ragged Harbour, Newfoundland. As an Artist Facilitator for the central region, Jess brings heart and dedication, passionately working to create meaningful connections and shared joy through the power of music.
Ian Locke
Artist Facilitator (Western)
Ian Locke is a well-known performer and creative on the West Coast of the province. He is the Co-Artistic Director of the well-known organization, Camber Arts.
Melody Rodgers
Artist Facilitator
Melody Rodgers (she/her) is a musician, performer, and music educator from Paradise, NL.
Evan Smith
Music Director, Music of Your Life
Evan Watts Smith served as resident music director for the Stephenville Theatre Festival and has music directed numerous productions including:























