She Moves Meaford

Celebrating Women Who Lead, Innovate, and Inspire

She Moves Meaford is a community storytelling campaign honouring the women whose leadership, creativity, and resilience help our municipality thrive. In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, the Municipality of Meaford is highlighting women-led businesses, volunteers, community builders, and municipal staff who make a meaningful impact every day.

This campaign supports Council’s priorities to strengthen our community, grow our local economy, and advance equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Women across Meaford shape our community in countless ways, through entrepreneurship, caregiving, service, creativity, advocacy, and leadership. She Moves Meaford recognizes and celebrates these contributions through community nominations and voluntary participation.

Thank you to everyone who nominated a woman who inspires, leads, and strengthens our community. We received an incredible response from residents, businesses, organizations, and peers.

Meet the 2026 Featured Women

Andrea Roylance

Community Leader, Meaford Cultural Foundation

Andrea moves Meaford by bringing people together through creative, high‑energy community events. As organizer of the Meaford International Women’s Day event, she has created a vibrant, welcoming space that uplifts and amplifies women across the region.

Bronwen Perry

Realtor, Royal LePage • Chair, Scarecrow Invasion & Family Festival

Bronwen moves Meaford through her long-standing dedication as a realtor and as Chair of the Scarecrow Invasion & Family Festival. Her commitment to community traditions strengthens local pride and participation year after year.

Carmen Ward

Funeral Director • Member, Meaford Ensuring Sustainability Committee

Carmen moves Meaford with her compassionate work as a funeral director and her deep commitment to community service. Through her role on the Meaford Ensuring Sustainability Committee, along with her mentorship and volunteer spirit, she helps build a stronger, more connected community.

Cassie Ward

Memorial Park & Harbour Attendant • Police Foundations Student

Cassie moves Meaford by creating safe, welcoming spaces through her work at Memorial Park and the Harbour. Her dedication to local traditions and public service strengthens community pride, and as a Police Foundations student, she brings a growing commitment to community safety.

Daniella Green

President & Chair, International Dyslexia Association Ontario • SEAC Member, Bluewater DSB

Daniella moves Meaford by championing literacy and advocating for individuals with dyslexia through her leadership at IDA Ontario and on the Special Education Advisory Committee. She works to remove barriers so every learner can reach their full potential.

Deb Shaw

Owner/Operator, Avenue A Advertising & RADIOSLS Inc.

Deb moves Meaford by supporting local businesses through decades of leadership in advertising, sales, and community‑focused media. Her mentorship and collaborative approach help local teams and entrepreneurs thrive.

Felicity Garbutt

Owner & Operator, Peace of Heart Equine

Felicity moves Meaford by supporting families and individuals through Equine Assisted Learning at Peace of Heart Equine. She creates a safe, caring space where clients connect, build confidence, and experience meaningful personal growth.

Georgie Donais

Director & Owner, mutable ARTS

Georgie moves Meaford by nurturing creativity and confidence through mutable ARTS, now celebrating 10 years. Her dance and aerial arts programs foster joy, community, and self‑expression.

Heather McGee

Owner, Meaford Athletic Club

Heather moves Meaford by creating a welcoming, community‑focused fitness space at Meaford Athletic Club. Through classes, training, and wellness supports, she helps residents grow stronger, healthier, and more connected.

Jennifer Burak

Arts Educator, Musician & Cultural Contributor

Jennifer moves Meaford by infusing music, arts, and volunteerism into community life. From local fundraisers to festivals, choirs, and cultural programming, her leadership helps creative initiatives flourish.

Kaila McCombs

Registered Fitness Trainer & Registered Massage Therapist, Meaford Athletic Club

Kaila moves Meaford by empowering people through massage therapy, group fitness, and pre- and postnatal programming. Her supportive approach helps community members feel strong, capable, and cared for.

Louise Potts

Dance for Parkinson’s Instructor & Certified TIME Instructor

Louise moves Meaford by bringing inclusive, accessible dance and movement programs to people of all ages and abilities. Her work with Parkinson’s programs and community fitness classes enriches physical and emotional well-being.

Mary Jack

Head Coach, Georgian Bay Coyotes Track Club

Mary moves Meaford by mentoring young athletes through the Georgian Bay Coyotes Track Club. Her passion for coaching helps youth develop resilience, confidence, and a love for sport.

Mary Solomon

Community Leader • Member, Accessibility Advisory & Community Groups

Mary moves Meaford by championing inclusion, accessibility, and welcoming spaces. Through her volunteer roles and leadership in community initiatives, she helps make Meaford a place where everyone can belong.

Natasha Bell

Business Owner, Journey Center of Grey

Natasha moves Meaford by empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through the Journey Center of Grey. Her work fosters connection, skill-building, and meaningful community participation.

Rheanna Kish & Andrea Greyerbiehl

Owners & Operators, Pom Pom Meaford

Rheanna and Andrea move Meaford by creating a warm, community-driven hub through Pom Pom. Their women-led café supports local programs and brings people together over great coffee, ice cream, and homemade food.

Shirley Keaveney

Deputy Mayor, Municipality of Meaford

Shirley moves Meaford through her decades of service as a business owner, volunteer, and municipal leader. Her commitment to community development and her role as Deputy Mayor reflect her deep roots and dedication.

Tanya Oakley

Owner, Oakley Counselling

and Consulting

Tanya moves Meaford by providing trusted, evidence‑based mental‑health care for First Responders and the Grey‑Bruce community. Her services focuses on compassionate support, specialized trauma treatment, and effective care for mood and anxiety disorders, helping individuals build resilience, recover, and thrive.

Verna Hindle

Community Leader

Verna moves Meaford through her lifelong dedication to volunteerism, mentorship, and community spirit. As an active member of the Goldenaires and the Golden Town Cruisers, along with other community groups, she brings people together with kindness, humour, and a deep commitment to supporting her neighbours.

Megan Fisher

Owner, The Kitchen

Megan moves Meaford through her warm, community‑focused leadership as the owner of The Kitchen, a local favourite she has proudly carried forward since 2018. Her love of food, friendly service, and commitment to keeping a Meaford legacy alive help create a welcoming space where neighbours connect, celebrate, and feel at home.

Alexa Jackson

Business Owner, Alexa Jackson Creatives

Alexa moves Meaford by helping local businesses and creators tell their stories through thoughtful branding and digital design. Her creative work supports Meaford’s growing entrepreneurial community.

Cheryl Ross

Director, Goldenaires Choir

Cheryl moves Meaford by strengthening community arts through her leadership of the Goldenaires choir, sharing her many years of music and directing experience. She also enriches community life by helping create active, engaging spaces through her involvement in local recreation groups.