Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 1, 2002
• Invested on: February 21, 2003

She is a tenacious advocate for the social and economic well-being of Canadians. Chief Executive Officer of the Community Services Council of Newfoundland and Labrador, she was the moving spirit behind the province's strategic social plan that resulted in a unique integrated approach to social development. She is a champion of voluntarism and her pioneering efforts have led to a web-based directory that links volunteers with community organizations. Also a renowned bridge builder, she has shared her expertise with national institutions where she has been a key player in creating vital connections between policy makers and hands-on community workers.