EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Patsy is Mi’kmaq from Dalhousie and her family is connected to Eel River Bar First Nation. She has served as Executive Director of Under One Sky since 2008. Patsy holds a Bachelor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies.

Patsy is currently part of the Executive Committee of the Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network (UAKN) Atlantic Research Centre and sits on the Board of the National Association of Friendship Centers. She is a member of the New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council (NBAPC) and the UNB Mi’kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre Council of Elders. In 2019, she was appointed to the Federal Expert Panel on Early Learning and Childcare Data Research.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Shelly was born and raised in Fredericton, New Brunswick and graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a Bachelor of Office Management. As the Director of Operations, Shelly brings over 27 years of leadership experience in finance, human resources, management and operations in both profit and non-profit organizations. Shelly has been an active member of the community serving on local Home and School and Parent Student Support Committees, as well as being a board member of the Fredericton Youth Hockey Association and most recently, Women in Transition House. In her spare time, you will most likely find her hanging out at the family cottage on Grand Lake with her husband and children.

HEALTH DIRECTOR

OFFICE MANAGER

Jennifer was born and raised in Revelstoke, BC and grew up between there and Golden, where she graduated from Golden Secondary School in 1996.

Jennifer has lived all over Canada. She has resided in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick and currently resides in Harvey, NB. Jennifer is the proud mother of two adult children, Gorden and Madelyn. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys crafting and playing games on the computer.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

HUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST

GROUNDS AND FACILITY COORDINATOR

Derrick grew up in Woodstock and graduated from Woodstock High School in 1987. Derrick has lived in the Fredericton area for over 25 years and has over 30 years experience in the grocery sector. Derrick is a proud father and grandfather.

Derrick has been with Under One Sky since October 2020 and can be found driving our Head Start kids to and from their many adventures and keeping our facilities clean and safe.

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

As a proud Mi'kmaq woman, Alyse’s work is devoted to the revitalization of Indigenous Leadership in the Atlantic Canadian region. In 2018, she graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a Bachelor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies.

Alyse is currently the Communications and Outreach Coordinator at Under One Sky Friendship Centre where she enjoys mentoring students in work-integrated placements and engaging her community in conversations around providing and supporting more inclusive work-spaces through Cultural Awareness workshops.

INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE SPECIALIST

Kelsey is a daughter, a sister, a mother and a friend. She has 3 gorgeous growing boys who keep her on her toes each and every day. Kelsey was born and raised off reserve and had little contact with her Wəlastəkwey community of St. Mary’s First Nation. She is a proud Wəlastəkwewiskwehs who takes pride in her love for her culture and language.

Kelsey received her diploma in Early Childhood Education in 2010 and received her Diploma in Maliseet Immersion in 2015. In her spare time you can find her drumming, singing, and being surrounded by friends and family.

CULTURAL SUPPORT

PROGRAM FACILITATOR

Michaela was born and raised on the unceded traditional lands of the Wolastoq. She graduated from the University of New Brunswick in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English and History.

Michaela started at Under One Sky as a Head Start Educator before transitioning to Programs in January of 2021. She is often referred to as “the hub” of Under One Sky and can always be found buzzing around the office which lead to her being named Amuwes (Bumblebee).

Michaela considers herself an iced coffee enthusiast and can often be found reading, beading, doing puzzles with her nana and playing pinball.

PROGRAM FACILITATOR

ATLANTIC INDIGENOUS GOVERNANCE SUPPORT

OUTREACH SUPPORT

Morgan was born and raised in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Morgan graduated from St. Thomas University with a double major in Criminology and Native Studies in 2021.

Morgan enjoys being outdoors, wood working, playing with her dog and 2 cats and spending time with her family and friends.

Morgan is new to the Under One Sky family. She is very excited and hopeful for her future within the Under One Sky community.

CLIENT SUPPORT WORKER

LAND BASED LEARNING

HEAD START COORDINATOR

Janice grew up in Ontario where she Graduated from the Early Childhood Education from Algonquin College. For the past 20 years, she has worked in the United States, Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick in many childcare settings. In the past Janice was a director of an Early Childhood Centre, an Assistant Director, and an educator. She enjoys working with children who have additional needs and loves when any child overcomes a challenge as it is a huge reward for the child and the educator who help the children accomplish their goals.

Janice is a proud military spouse for over 20 years. Janice has been hosting international students since 2016 and enjoys learning about culture, food, and travel. In her spare time, she loves to read, play softball, go to concerts, swim, workout, hike, crochet and spend time with her fur babies.

HEAD START SUPERVISOR

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

HEAD START SUPPORT

HEAD START SUPPORT