Our Board of Directors
Melissa Trenholm, President
Melissa grew up in Dorchester, the youngest of 8, and raised her 2 children here before moving to Sackville in 2012. An employee of the federal government for the past 17 years, with 8 of those spent at Westmorland Institution and Dorchester Pen, she now works with Child and Family Services for Indigenous Services for the Atlantic region.
A history buff, Melissa has a ton of local knowledge, having researched, interviewed and compiled information and photos for the Dorchester Veterans Book of Remembrance. She is an avid hiker and photographer, and spends much of her time exploring and showcasing the beautiful views of the Bay of Fundy.
Melissa has been a very active member of our Trails Committee and believes deeply in what Moving Forward is doing to help sustain and grow the community.
Nina Stright, Vice President
Nina grew up in Cap-pele, NB. She and her husband Aaron lived in Dorchester prior to moving to Alberta for 10 years. Fortunately for us, they decided they wanted to raise their two boys in Dorchester and moved back in May of 2022.
Nina’s background is working with Children and Youth. In Alberta, she worked with homeless youth, managed group homes and helped support families. She currently does similar work at Maggie's Place in Amherst, NS.
Nina says “Being a part of the co-op has allowed me to get involved in the community and to keep following my passion of helping people and our community thrive”.