Board of Directors
Our operations are guided by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of PHA-NBPEI members. The board meets regularly to discuss activities of the organization and ensure we are in line with our strategic directions. To learn more about our current board members and their responsibilities, please see their profiles below.
Charlotte Riordon, President
Charlotte Riordon is a Registered Nurse (RN) living in the Fredericton area. As an RN, her background is in obstetrics and public health. Currently, Charlotte works as a Labour & Delivery/Maternity nurse. Charlotte went to St. Francis Xavier University where she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2015) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2018). During her time at St.FX she was heavily involved in research on infant cognition and development and completed an honours research project investigating public health reform and its impact on population health outcomes. Charlotte is passionate about working with young families in New Brunswick and strives to address health inequities in her practice. Charlotte has been a member of the PHA NBPEI board since 2019.
Charlotte Riordon is a Registered Nurse (RN) living in the Fredericton area. As an RN, her background is in obstetrics and public health. Currently, Charlotte works as a Labour & Delivery/Maternity nurse. Charlotte went to St. Francis Xavier University where she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2015) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2018). During her time at St.FX she was heavily involved in research on infant cognition and development and completed an honours research project investigating public health reform and its impact on population health outcomes. Charlotte is passionate about working with young families in New Brunswick and strives to address health inequities in her practice. Charlotte has been a member of the PHA NBPEI board since 2019.
Allison Holland, Past President
Allison Holland is the Regional Manager of Population Health for Horizon Health Network; a post she has held since 2010. In this role, Allison monitors and facilitates the development of strategies aimed at bring Horizon into further alignment with a population health approach. Between 2014 & 2017, Allison was actively involved in deepening connections between communities and Horizon by leading the Community Health Needs Assessment portfolio and she has played a key role in solidifying these assessments as a permanent practice within the organization. Allison is an advocate for the incorporation of community voices in health system planning and the advancement of community engagement and relationship building. Allison holds an honors degree in Sociology and a Masters degree in Applied Health Services Research from the University of New Brunswick. During her education and beyond, Allison’s research interests include: the social organization of food, food systems, nutrition policy, and the sociology of health and wellness. Allison’s professional passion is centered on system and organizational culture change. She has been a 3 time participate of MIT’s "ULab," a course on Transforming Business, Society, and Self using the Theory U Framework. Originally from Cape Breton Island, Allison now resides in Miramichi New Brunswick. Allison has been a member of the PHA NBPEI board since 2012.
Allison Holland is the Regional Manager of Population Health for Horizon Health Network; a post she has held since 2010. In this role, Allison monitors and facilitates the development of strategies aimed at bring Horizon into further alignment with a population health approach. Between 2014 & 2017, Allison was actively involved in deepening connections between communities and Horizon by leading the Community Health Needs Assessment portfolio and she has played a key role in solidifying these assessments as a permanent practice within the organization. Allison is an advocate for the incorporation of community voices in health system planning and the advancement of community engagement and relationship building. Allison holds an honors degree in Sociology and a Masters degree in Applied Health Services Research from the University of New Brunswick. During her education and beyond, Allison’s research interests include: the social organization of food, food systems, nutrition policy, and the sociology of health and wellness. Allison’s professional passion is centered on system and organizational culture change. She has been a 3 time participate of MIT’s "ULab," a course on Transforming Business, Society, and Self using the Theory U Framework. Originally from Cape Breton Island, Allison now resides in Miramichi New Brunswick. Allison has been a member of the PHA NBPEI board since 2012.
Marjorie Allison-Ross, Secretary
Marjorie Allison-Ross, BN, retired from Horizon Health Network in October 2013 after a 37 year nursing career.For 33 of those years, she worked as a Public Health Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, and Regional Team Manager in Health Region 3. Early in her career, she spent 2 years working in acute care followed by 2 years as a lecturer in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of New Brunswick, where she received her nursing degree in 1976.
Marjorie has been very active in the NB-PEI Public Health Association, including various positions on the board, since she became a member in 1985. In retirement, Marjorie maintains her interest in Public Health with a special focus on the Ecological Determinants of Health and Social Justice.
Roles & Responsibilities
The Secretary is responsible for recording meeting minutes, managing all of the association's archives and records, and managing the e-mail account and mailing lists.
Marjorie Allison-Ross, BN, retired from Horizon Health Network in October 2013 after a 37 year nursing career.For 33 of those years, she worked as a Public Health Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, and Regional Team Manager in Health Region 3. Early in her career, she spent 2 years working in acute care followed by 2 years as a lecturer in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of New Brunswick, where she received her nursing degree in 1976.
Marjorie has been very active in the NB-PEI Public Health Association, including various positions on the board, since she became a member in 1985. In retirement, Marjorie maintains her interest in Public Health with a special focus on the Ecological Determinants of Health and Social Justice.
Roles & Responsibilities
The Secretary is responsible for recording meeting minutes, managing all of the association's archives and records, and managing the e-mail account and mailing lists.
Christine de Jong, Treasurer
Christine de Jong, BN, BEd, MEd, retired from Horizon Health Network in March 2012.
At the time of retirement she was Director of the Extra-Mural Program for Fredericton and Upper River Valley, and Regional Director of Population Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Management. Christine has held such positions as Director of Public Health Services for Region 3; Liaison Officer/Consultant, Hospital Services, NB Department of Health; and was a Director, Unit Manager, and Manager of Education Services at the Extra-Mural Hospital. She has also worked briefly as a Consultant for the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Since retirement Chris has worked on a casual basis as a Clinical Instructor for community nursing courses at UNB and has done some contract work related to policy development.
Roles & Responsibilities
The Treasurer is responsible for managing all of the organization's finances and reporting on this annually. She also manages membership fee collection and aids the Secretary with membership-related tasks.
Christine de Jong, BN, BEd, MEd, retired from Horizon Health Network in March 2012.
At the time of retirement she was Director of the Extra-Mural Program for Fredericton and Upper River Valley, and Regional Director of Population Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Management. Christine has held such positions as Director of Public Health Services for Region 3; Liaison Officer/Consultant, Hospital Services, NB Department of Health; and was a Director, Unit Manager, and Manager of Education Services at the Extra-Mural Hospital. She has also worked briefly as a Consultant for the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Since retirement Chris has worked on a casual basis as a Clinical Instructor for community nursing courses at UNB and has done some contract work related to policy development.
Roles & Responsibilities
The Treasurer is responsible for managing all of the organization's finances and reporting on this annually. She also manages membership fee collection and aids the Secretary with membership-related tasks.
Faye Skaarup, Membership
Faye Skaarup, BN, MAOM, retired from Horizon Health Network in 2013 as a Director of Public Health for Fredericton and the Upper River Valley.
Faye graduated from Dalhousie University with a Basic Degree in Nursing, and from the University of Phoenix, Colorado Springs with a Master of Arts in Organizational Management. Most of her career has been in the field of Public Health. She has worked at various locations across Canada, Canadian Forces Base Lahr, Germany, and El Paso County, Colorado.
Faye Skaarup, BN, MAOM, retired from Horizon Health Network in 2013 as a Director of Public Health for Fredericton and the Upper River Valley.
Faye graduated from Dalhousie University with a Basic Degree in Nursing, and from the University of Phoenix, Colorado Springs with a Master of Arts in Organizational Management. Most of her career has been in the field of Public Health. She has worked at various locations across Canada, Canadian Forces Base Lahr, Germany, and El Paso County, Colorado.
Members at Large
Members at Large play an important role on the Board and may be involved in various activities including: chairing or participating in working groups, initiating specific projects, and participating in Board motions and votes.
Dr. Cristin Muecke, Member at Large
Cristin Muecke, MD, MSc, FRCPC, is the Medical Officer of Health for Provincial Programs with the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
Within the New Brunswick Department of Health, she provides medical and public health guidance to the Communicable Disease, Healthy Environments, and Population Health branches, which plan and monitor a range of public health programs in New Brunswick, as well as liaison support to the four public health regions. Previously she was the Regional Medical Officer of Health for Central Region (Fredericton and surrounding area) for 8 years. She obtained her medical degree at Dalhousie University and specialized in public health and preventive medicine at McGill University
Cristin Muecke, MD, MSc, FRCPC, is the Medical Officer of Health for Provincial Programs with the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
Within the New Brunswick Department of Health, she provides medical and public health guidance to the Communicable Disease, Healthy Environments, and Population Health branches, which plan and monitor a range of public health programs in New Brunswick, as well as liaison support to the four public health regions. Previously she was the Regional Medical Officer of Health for Central Region (Fredericton and surrounding area) for 8 years. She obtained her medical degree at Dalhousie University and specialized in public health and preventive medicine at McGill University
