About

Chair Dr. Bonnie Priest, Ed. D., Administration

Bonnie is a native of Fredericton, NB, where she attended Albert Street and Fredericton High School. Bonnie trained at the old Victoria Public Hospital, where she received certification as a Registered Cardiology Technologist, and was a founding member of the NB Cardiology Association. Bonnie has worked in large teaching hospitals across Canada, where she has attended numerous training certifications, and developed educational programs in a variety of health care settings. Working alongside her friend and mentor, Dr. G. E. Chalmers, Bonnie founded Positive Heart Living Inc. in 1987. Returning to school as an adult learner Bonnie received a 4 year B.Ed. and a M.Ed. from the University of New Brunswick, both with distinction. A Certificate in Criminology and Social Justice was attained from St. Thomas University, due to her years of working with, and concern with recidivism rates of adolescent offenders. Bonnie’s passion for new challenges led her into a Doctoral program, which she completed with Honors. An avid sports person, and working collaboratively with like-minded people has led to the many successes she has accomplished. Bonnie is a member of the Canadian Counseling Association and the Canadian Chapter of Counselors for Social Justice.

To view Bonnie’s thesis entitled “The Implications of Government Funding Changes to Programs for Women” please click here: http://en.scientificcommons.org/bonnie_mae_clark-wright

Vice Chair Betty Jones, Administration

Director Jen Myshrall, Administration

Betty Jones, Anneke Latouche, Breanna Latouche, Dr. Bonnie Priest

Positive Heart Living choose Anneke Latouche as volunteer of the year for 2007. Anneka is from George Street Middle School.

Natalie Goguen

A dedicated, hardworking volunteer that has become a great help and role model to the organization.

Pictured above are: Left to right. Breanna Latouche Volunteer and committee member,Anneke Latouche, Chairperson of the PHL Positively Balanced Youth group, and looking over the material is Perley Beairsto, President of Burnt Out Solutions Inc. from Nova Scotia.

Justin Lee  received the 2008Volunteer of the Year award for Positive Heart Living Inc. Presenting the Award is Anneke Latouche from  George Street Middle School. Justin lives in New Maryland and attends Rothesay Netherwod School. Anneke is the Chair of the Positively Balanced Youth Group. The pair worked, along with staff and volunteers, for a number of months on a Youth Health and Addictions Survey. Ultimately, 131 surveys were completed. In all, there were 61 males (46.6%), and 70 females (53.4%). The average age of the participants was 15 years, and the average education level was Grade 9. The project was a partnership with Fredericton City Police, project leaders Staff Sgt. Brian Ford and Dr. Bonnie Priest Positive Heart Living Inc.

Breanna Latouche received the Friendly Volunteer Award for 2008 from Positive Heart Living Inc.

Breanna has been volunteering for the organization since Grade 4, and is currently in Grade 7 at George Street Middle School. The award was established due to the number of positive comments received, and the esteem a volunteer is held in by younger volunteers. Pictured above from left. Dr. Bonnie Priest, Breanna Latouche, and Joan Manzer, PHL Board Member.