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Board of Directors

Abode Respite Services Inc. is proud to be a Non-Profit Organization governed by an awesome Board of Directors. 

Find out more about our board members below!

APPLY TO BE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS


Attention Awesome People:

Are you passionate about supporting the disability community?


If so, Abode Respite Services Inc. is looking for someone to join our Board of Directors in overseeing and guiding our organization to be the best and most inclusive version of ourselves that we can be.


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Lisa Aronne, President

Lisa will serve as Abode Respite Services Inc.'s Treasurer. Lisa is passionate about helping people and this has been instilled in Lisa as she has grown up with her brother, who is living with a developmental disability. Professionally, Lisa obtained her Master of Business Administration from the University of Windsor and became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in 1992. Lisa has practiced in public accounting and helped run her family business in property management. Lisa’s house is full as she is also a mom to three awesome young adults and three dogs. Lisa loves her full and beautiful life almost as much as her morning coffee.  

Claudette Meriano, Vice President

Claudette will serve as Abode Respite Services Inc.’s Vice President. Claudette has served on several boards and committees that serve people living with a disability. Claudette has experienced life as a mother to children living with a disability who have taught, inspired, and led her to have a very different and wonderful life. Claudette is the recipient of Chatham-Kent Municipal Advocacy Award and received Honours of the Associate Award from Ontario Association of Children’s Rehabilitation Services for creating awareness for the need of adult size change areas and successfully convincing the Ministry of Transportation to include adult change areas at all service centres in Ontario. Claudette works with Motion Specialties providing solutions, aids to daily living, and medical and mobility equipment. Claudette believes in the mission and vision of Abode Respite as accessibility and quality of life is very important to her. Crafting, creating and decorating make Claudette happy. Claudette loves costumes and April Fool’s Day pranks. 

Jessica Gabrieau, Secretary

Jessica will serve as Abode Respite Services Inc.'s Secretary. Jessica graduated from the University of Windsor with an honours Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and has been working as a Registered Nurse since 2015. She currently works in Detroit as a labour and delivery nurse, and is loving every minute of it! While completing her degree, Jessica served as secretary on the Patient Safety Committee, a group dedicated to protecting patients from harm and educating medical professionals on ways to reduce errors in the field. On the side, Jessica uses her medical background to volunteer with Abode and performs health assessments with the members. Getting to be a part of Abode has brought Jessica so much joy! Jessica is passionate about spreading kindness to all she meets and is a firm believer in paying it forward. She is obsessed with horror movies and has a love-hate relationship with chocolate.

Andrea Mundle, Director

Andrea will serve as a Director for Abode Respite Services Inc. Andrea is passionate about individuals with exceptionalities reaching their full potential, contributing to and being a part of society while living a happy and rewarding life. Andrea is a mother of two extraordinary children, one of whom is an adult living with autism. Professionally, Andrea obtained her BA (minor Sociology) from University of New Brunswick and a Masters in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University. Andrea believes in a balanced life, loving vegetables and ice cream equally. Andrea spends her free time with her family and their dog, cycling, and being at the beach when possible!

Tina Voakes, Director

Tina will serve as a Director for Abode Respite Services Inc. Tina is a fun loving, compassionate person who loves to laugh. Tina obtained her RPN at St.Clair College, is registered with the Colleges of Nurses of Ontario, and is a registered Reflexologist. Tina has worked supporting students of all different abilities in schools for over 15 years. Travelling, photography, good food and time with family are a few of Tina’s favourite things. 

Meeting Minutes

Abode's board of directors hold meetings every month.  If you would like a copy of Abode's by-laws or if members would like to view the meeting minutes, please contact us to inquire!

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