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.

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.

Kiron Bondale is a semi-retired mentor and project management trainer. He has published almost a thousand articles, has presented virtually and in person at hundreds of events and has published a book on project leadership in 2021. He has earned multiple project management certifications and completed an MBA from McGill University and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from Concordia University. Apart from his work on the Board of the Museum, he volunteers regularly at the Open Arms Mission in Welland.

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.

Adam McDonald is a seasoned executive and administrator who has more than twenty years’ experience leading, managing, and influencing in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. He has worked in and led policy, communications, and public affairs teams at Canadian Blood Services, Imperial Oil, the Ontario government, fire fighters, and most recently at the provincial regulator for new home builders. As someone who believes in the importance of preserving and sharing local stories to help us understand who we are, where we’ve been, and where we are going, Adam is pleased to join the Board of the Welland Museum to help build upon the excellent work already being done.

James is downtown business owner and tattoo and visual artist. He is Chair of the municipal Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, and the Green Advisory Committee, Vice Chair of Active Transportation Advisory Committee, and also serves on the board for the Welland Downtown BIA.