Meet the Board
We asked our board members to share why they serve on the board of the AAFRC, and why they are passionate about our mission.
Dorothy Braun
Finance Committee Chair
I am passionate about AAFRC because the research into early childhood outcomes backs the importance of resources in communities that provide support for families with young children. A strong foundation for children 0-5 is indicative of better outcomes in our children throughout life.
Barb Kehler
Programming Committee Co-Chair
Coming soon
Lisa Eisbrenner
Treasurer & Board Member
I believe that the health and stability of our greater community correlates to the health and stability of the health of the families that make up our community. I believe that health and stability are deeply rooted in connection – to ourselves, to our families, and to others in our communities (however we define community). AAFRC plays a vital role in building and maintaining individual and community connections and strengthens families and communities simultaneously!
Carol Braun
Policy Committee Chair, Programming Committee Co-Chair
We are the only organization to provide social, emotional, physical and cognitive development programs specific for children ages 0-5. AAFRC programs are mostly parent-child and we are the only organization that provides ongoing support to families with young children.
Sarah Radmore
PR Committee Chair
I've always been passionate about early years development, and working with the AAFRC gives me the opportunity to connect with that passion. Resilient children = resilient communities, and when families succeed, we all do.
Robyn Voth
Facility Committee Chair
Southern Health-Santé Sud Representative
The goals of AAFRC and Public Health align with one another, and we serve the same clientele. By working together in partnership, we can help families thrive, meet their goals and support eachother.
Katherine Beaudoin
Board Member
I am passionate about families being supported and learning new things from their community, and mostly from other families sitting alongside of them. I am passionate about caregivers and their children having a place to meet others, be social, be active, and PLAY!
Erin Sawatzky
Board Member
My family benefitted directly from AAFRC programs and services when my children were young. The AAFRC provided a place for my kids to learn and play while I could connect with other parents and learn important information for my children’s (and my own) health and development.
Art Wiebe
Board Member
I value providing healthy opportunities and resources (pro-active programming) for our young families (parents & their children) in our local communities.
Samantha Braun
Recording Secretary & Board Member
As a parent, an educator, a Board member and a community member I see how this organization adds so much value to every level and creates a connection between them.
Diana Wiebe
Board Member
Coming soon!
Erin Whiteway
Board Member
Southern Health-Santé Sud Representative
Coming soon!
Krista Curry
Board Member
Education Representative
We know that every dollar we invest in children before they reach school is worth it. When we invest in families and children we increase readiness to be at school and therefore increase the chances of reaching full potential. Children are our future!
Aimee Braun
Board Member
I have worked as an Early Childhood Educator for 13 years and I am honoured to have been able to support so many children and families over the years. After having my own child I was feeling a pull to do more work to serve the community that we live in and this is what led me to AAFRC. The work that AAFRC does to support children and families is very closely aligned with my personally philosophies as an Early Childhood Educator and I enjoy using my experience and knowledge to assist AAFRC in the important work that is done.
