Board of Directors

Jodi is a passionate member of the community who has been living in the area with her husband and two children since 2014. As the chief people officer at VIDA, Jodi offers valuable skills in human resources and leadership development to the ROC Board of Directors. She is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace at VIDA, and she brings that same spirit of collaboration to the community. Jodi is excited to work with other ROC board members to support the organization’s goals and to contribute to making the community an even better place to live. When she’s not busy at work, or volunteering with Girl Guides of Canada, you can find her playing outside with her kids or out for a jog around Brookside; her pace may be slow, but her spirit is always strong!

Denis has lived in Hatchet Lake for 31 years. He and his wife raised their three children in the area. Denis has an extensive background in sport, recreation, and coaching. He was general manager of the Sackville Sports Stadium and Sackville Arena, as well as manager of facility operations and municipal operations. He coached soccer for Halifax County United Soccer Club and Halifax Grammar School for more than 20 years and served on the board of Halifax County United for several years. He also served as chair of the board for the BMO Soccer Centre, chair of the 2023 Canadian Soccer Championships and venue lead for the North American Indigenous Games.

Allison lives in Prospect with her husband and two daughters. For the past two decades, she has been involved in local community organizations. She is chair of the Prospect Peninsula Residents’ Association, CBC Radio community contact for the Prospect Road area, and a founding member of Route 333 Refugee Sponsorship Association.

She spends as much time as possible outdoors; one of her favorite places is the High Head trail in Prospect. When she’s not volunteering or outside hiking, she’s working as a freelance writer and journalism writing coach.

Zac has lived in the Brookside community for around 10 years. He loves the community and wants to be part of making it an even better place to live. For the past 15 years, he has primarily worked in finance and accounting and brings strong financial skills to the ROC board.

Nancy has been a proud resident of the Prospect Road area for two decades. She lives in Whites Lake/Terence Bay alongside her husband and two sons. By day, she is a software developer and people manager. When not at work or with her family, she is happiest serving her community. She serves as the Brookside feeder school representative for Halifax West’s School Advisory Council, a new member of the SS Atlantic Heritage Park Society, head basketball coach, and volunteers her time for both the Prospect Road Basketball Association (Go Bulls!) and the Prospect Road Community Minor Baseball Association (Go Mariners!).

Nancy loves to support local businesses, farmers, and crafters, and her best days include trips to farmers markets or craft fairs. She also treasures Prospect’s natural beauty, and you’ll often find her hiking with her dog along many of the trails in the area.

Lynn has lived in Whites Lake, on Prospect Bay for the past 35 years with her husband John and their three children. During her career in education, she has worked at five schools in the HRCE, including Brookside Junior High as a teacher, coach and administrator. She has also volunteered on many committees over the years including being the past secretary at Martock Ski Race Club, volunteering at the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts and serving as a long-term board member on Alpine Ski Nova Scotia.

Lynn is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle and spends leisure time in a variety of outdoor activities and sports.

Tyson is a financial advisor who has worked in his family’s business for more than 20 years. He graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and is working toward his certified financial planner certification. He and his wife have lived in Brookside for more than 10 years and couldn’t be happier raising their son and daughter there. Active in the community, he is a volunteer coach for his son’s hockey and baseball teams. As a board member, Tyson looks forward to being a voice for the kids and a positive force for change in the community. When he’s not working or volunteering, you’ll find Tyson gardening, hiking, or fishing.

Mahbubur is from Dhaka, Bangladesh and has been living in Halifax since 2013. He now lives in Terence Bay with his wife, two daughters and their four cats. He works as project manager in the N.S. Department of Community Services. Mahbubur has a Master of Public Administration and a Civil Engineering degree from Dalhousie University.

Mahbubur is a current board member at the Chebucto West Community Health Board, Regional School Advisory Committee (HRCE), SS Atlantic Heritage Park Society, and Northern Lights Festival. Mahbubur’s leadership and community engagement was recognized through multiple awards including Top 25 Immigrant of the Maritimes 2018, Province of Nova Scotia Volunteer Award 2017, and Halifax Regional Municipality Volunteer Awards 2017.

Lisa is a dedicated professional with a background in journalism and extensive experience in non-profit leadership, including directing, consulting, coaching, leadership development and organizational growth. She loves serving and excels in action-oriented teams that deliver results, valuing diversity and collaboration.

Passionate about fostering thriving communities and adult education, Lisa enjoys being part of organizations that support individuals, families, businesses, and non-profits. Her interests include reading, ‘80s rock music, history, NFL football, and walking. Lisa has called the Prospect Road area home since 2003.