“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill
Family Service PEI’s Board members are chosen for their practical expertise as well as their invaluable leadership and abilities to guide Family Service PEI. The Board of Directors is responsible for the governance of the organization and acts in a position of trust for the community.
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Executive
Tracey joined Family Service PEI in 2012. Tracey has many years of experience working with people, and is currently working in Social Housing with the province. Tracey's vast knowledge is an asset to Family Service PEI's goal of providing Islanders with effective and affordable services
Joel Wonnacott is a lawyer with Cox Palmer in Charlottetown. Joel practices in the areas of criminal law, business law, real property law and general litigation. Joel received an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Prince Edward Island in 2011, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of British Columbia in 2014. After graduating from UBC in 2014, Joel practiced law in BC's Okanagan before moving back to his home province of PEI in January 2017.
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Nancy LeBlanc is a Registered Social Worker who currently works full time with the Department of Justice and Public Safety as a Family Court Counsellor, and part time with Red Shores Casino as a PlayWise Advisor. Nancy has a Bachelor's of Social Work degree from Laurentian University. Nancy lives in Cornwall PEI with her husband and dog.
David Smith is an IT Professional who has worked in his field for over 20 years with organizations such as Bell Canada and Nova Scotia Health. David recently moved back home to PEI, and now resides in Charlottetown with his wife and daughter and is very happy to be able to provide his daughter with the beautiful community and environment that Charlottetown and PEI have to offer. David is happy to provide any time he can to volunteer with such worthy causes as Family Service PEI and looks forward to being able to assist the organization with best of his abilities. During David's personal time he can be found enjoying his family and friends, or racing around the buoys in the Charlottetown harbor focusing on his 30+ year passion for racing sailboats.
Board Members