Our People
It takes a lot of hard-working, passionate people to run the RHGNS. We are comprised of a variety of committees, directors and teachers that span the country. These are the people that help keep our membership of over six hundred strong.
Executive Members
Meet our Executive.
Updated roles as of the October 2026 Annual General Meeting
Paula KennyPast President and Rug School Director 2026-2028
Kathryn HansonPresident 2026-2028 and Website Director 2026-2028
Acting Vice-President 2026-2028
Jennifer JamiesonSecretary 2025-2027
Paige BickfordTreasurer 2025-2027
Shirley JoyceTeachers Branch President 2025-2027
Kim FrancoeurMembership 2026-2028
Frieda PerryMagazine Director 2026-2028
Joan MacfarlaneArchivist 2026-2028
Diana KomejanNS Heritage Rug Registry 2025-2027
Ruby MacKenziePublicity and Fairs & Exhibition Director 2026-2028
Regional Directors
Our committees help keep things running within the organization.
We couldn’t do it without these outstanding people leading their teams!
Consider joining the team. We are currently seeking a Director for New Brunswick West.
Mona PearlAnnapolis Valley Director 2026-2028
Liz SamsonCape Breton Director 2026-2028
Krista Stott-JonesColchester Director 2026-2028
Bonnie MooreAnnapolis Valley Director 2026-2028
Gail LambertDartmouth Director 2026-2028
Beverly FaceyFundy Director 2026-2028
Áine HumbleHalifax Director 2025-2027
Gloria YoungPictou / Guysborough / Antigonish Director 2026-2028
Elaina GaetanSouth Shore Director 2026-2028
Andrea WarnerYarmouth Director 2024-2026
Mary HannNew Brunswick West Director 2026-2028
Heather McCurdyPEI Director 2025-2026
