The Resource Team
Executive Director
Michaela Maclachlan
Michaela has been with the centre since 2009, and has worked her way up the ranks beginning as the administrative assistant to office manager and finally to Executive Director. Through a combination of these years of experience, involvement in the community, and education from both St. Mary’s University and the Nova Scotia Community College, Michaela ensures that the organization runs smoothly and has a myriad of knowledge to help not only the staff and the board, but also the women in our community.
Michaela is a woman with a true belief that helping our community can really make a difference for everyone who lives here.“It has been my experience that when you treat people with kindness and dignity, connections are made and people are able to be successful in whatever they set their minds too.”
Women's Support Worker / Program Coordinator
Sarah Pearson
Sarah (She/ Her) has dedicated her career to working with families, youth and children and is passionate about helping individuals reach their fullest potential. She holds a BA in Women and Gender Studies with a minor in Sociology from Mount Saint Vincent University and is currently a Masters of Education Student in Adult Learning and Global Change at The University of British Columbia. She also studied Fine Arts at NSCAD University and loves to use creative interventions when helping address the needs of individuals in crisis or while setting goals.
For over 15 years she has developed and facilitated various programs for The Boys and Girls Club, The Department of Community Services and her own childcare business as well as various arts education programs and workshops within the community. She has worked as a youth worker, behavioral interventionist, respite foster parent and support worker. She loves to spend time in the outdoors and is a certified Forest School Practitioner.
Sarah loves spending time with her daughter and husband, drinking coffee, cuddling animals, making art and collecting records.
Office Coordinator/ Front Desk
Jennifer Teal
Jennifer studied Human Services with NSCC and has a long history with non profit organizations including: Colchester Residential Services Society, the Truro Inclusion Project, Phoenix Youth Programs and even has a history with the Lotus Centre. In 2009 she ran the Girl Power program (now called Empower) and she did a term as a board member in 2017.
Jennifer spends most of her time with her two cats: Leonard and Dwight, and loves every dog she's ever met. Jennifer also enjoys spending time with her husband being as nerdy as possible: watching films, attending live music, seeing musical theatre, and travelling to new and adventurous places.
Team Motivator
Gus is a small dog with a big personality! A 12 year-old poodle/bichon.
He is sweet, charming, affectionate and gentle.
He loves snuggles, cuddles and making new friends.
You will often find Gus hanging out at his person’s desk (Michaela) or exploring the center making sure everyone has a smile on her face
