About

Rachael Haynes is an educator with 12 years of experience in a number of diverse school boards. With a background in education and the arts, she believes that arts, cultural education and activities can help build mutual respect and awareness about the diverse populations in our community. She has previously worked with organizations such as the Niagara Symphony Orchestra, AgScape, and Brock University to implement quality programming that supports children and adult educators in safe and welcoming environments. She currently serves on the Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre management board and Friends of the Richmond Street Forest. Committees: Executive, HR, Policy, Acquistions, and Hospitality

Rose was born and raised in Welland. Rose is an RN with a diverse nursing, management and consultation background, working in Canada, Australia, United States, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Haiti. She has been on the Council of Nurses of Ontario and the Niagara Health Advisory Committees. She has been published in several nursing journals. Rose has been on the Museum Board since 2017. She is also involved in municipal committees, including Welland Heritage and Seniors Advisory.

Kyle is a dedicated labour activist, who currently works as a Staff Representative for Service Employees International Union. Kyle has volunteered with many community events, including Out of the Heat, Solidarity Shindig, and May Day Festivals. Committees: Executive, HR, Policy

Blair Campbell, a proud mom of three, was born in Toronto and raised in Mississauga. She has lived and traveled across Canada, gaining a deep appreciation for the country’s rich history and culture. Honoured to serve on the Museum’s Board in her late husband Wayne’s memory. Blair is eager to contribute her passion and perspective to preserving local heritage. She looks forward to making a meaningful impact during her time on the board.

Jeanette lives in the house her great-grandfather built and has always been fascinated by local history and heritage. She enjoys researching her own ancestry and travelled to the Mercer Museum to see the Doan exhibit and learn more about her family’s interesting route to the Canadas and their time ‘over the river’ as settlers. She makes her living as a library technician and enjoys every minute of it. She loves meeting new people and hearing their stories. and has decades of experience volunteering by helping to run sports tournaments, coaching, fundraising and setting up booths at art festivals. She hopes her passion and her skills will be useful to the Board of the Welland Historical Museum and is willing to volunteer in any capacity needed.

Doug has been a history enthusiast from a very young age. His passion for history and heritage remain in his retirement. Doug has extensive experience working in compliance, safety, and auditing, having worked for Toronto Hydro and WSP. Doug is an avid traveller, especially enjoying trips to London.

Emma MacDonald is a PhD Candidate at the University of Western Ontario specializing in public history, heritage, and museum studies. She holds an MSc in Museum Studies from the University of Glasgow and an Honours BA in History from Brock University, where she currently works as a Teaching Assistant and guest lectures in the History Department. Born and raised in Niagara, Emma brings both academic expertise and hands-on experience in the local heritage sector. She has held roles with the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre and the Cultural Services department for the City of St. Catharines, working across digital and artifact collections, photographic archives, public civic art, and visitor engagement. Emma’s research focuses on questions of identity, ownership, and interpretation within museum spaces, with an emphasis on Indigenous histories, equity-informed policy, and building meaningful community partnerships. As a Niagara local, she is passionate about supporting the Welland Museum’s mandate to engage and inspire through the unique stories of Welland and the Niagara Region. She is committed to advancing inclusive storytelling, supporting reconciliation efforts, and contributing to innovative, community-engaged programming that will strengthen the Museum’s impact for future generations.

Jane is a life-long resident of Welland and the owner of Eventful Days, a senior day care provider. She is a certified PSW with over 35 years of experience. Jane has certificates in Event Management and Public Relations. In 2006 Jane was the first paid staff member with Niagara Food Festival as their Event Manager until 2015. Jane has volunteered extensively in Welland, on committees and festivals such as Welland Rose Festival, Welland Accessibility Committee. Jane has sat on the Board of Directors for Festivals and Events Ontario, and most recently is the volunteer Billet Coordinator for the Niagara Falls Canucks Jr A team. Jane looks forward to bringing her fundraising and public relations skills to the Welland Museum. Committees: Aquisitions and Hospitality