Members of the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women, December 6, 2023: L-R: Hsiao-Yu Liu, Gina Younker, Emily Rutledge (Treasurer), Caroline MacRae, Barb McDowall, Soleil Hutchinson, Gaylene Carragher, Garima Mishra (Vice-Chairperson) and Serena Smith (Chairperson).
MEMBERS
Advisory Council members are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council for two and three-year terms, from among applicants to Engage PEI. The Advisory Council meets regularly and includes women from many parts of the Island and many walks of life working inside and outside the home in traditional and non-traditional occupations.
As of October 31, 2023, Advisory Council members are:
- Serena Smith, Chairperson, Summerside
- Garima Mishra, Vice-Chairperson, Charlottetown
- Emily Rutledge, Treasurer, Charlottetown
- Regina Younker, Cornwall
- Caroline MacRae, Summerside
- Gaylene Carragher, Stanhope
- Barbara McDowall, Charlottetown
- Hsiao-Yu (Kate) Liu, Charlottetown
- Soleil Hutchinson, Bonshaw
To be included on a list of interested applicants, you may apply through the Engage PEI office. Please do not hesitate to call Council staff to assist you in preparing an application.
STAFF
Advisory Council staff members are employees of Council, not of government. Currently, the Council employs two full-time and two part-time staff in permanent positions.
As of September 11, 2023, current staff members are
- Jane Ledwell, Executive Director
- Michelle Jay, Program Coordinator
- Trish Altass, Research Coordinator (part-time)
- Becky Tramley, Office Manager (part-time)
