Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin

Lydia Adams (’75, '76, LLD '03), hailing from Glace Bay, NS, is one of Canada’s foremost choral conductors, whose leadership has shaped the country’s professional choral landscape for more than four decades. As Artistic Director and Conductor of the Elmer Iseler Singers for over 25 seasons, the choirs she has conducted have premiered, performed, and recorded significant works by Canadian composers, strengthening the national repertoire and elevating Canadian choral music internationally. She also served for 35 years as conductor of the Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto, transforming it into a nationally respected ensemble known for artistic excellence and innovation. 

Following advanced studies at the Royal College of Music and the National Opera Studio in London, England, Adams returned to Canada to build a career defined by musical integrity, mentorship, and creative vision. Under her leadership, ensembles have toured widely, produced acclaimed recordings, and introduced hundreds of new works to audiences across Canada and the United States. 

Her distinguished contributions to Canadian music have been recognized with appointment to the Order of Canada, the Ontario Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, the Roy Thomson Hall Award of Recognition, and honorary doctorates from Mount Allison University and Cape Breton University. 

Through artistic leadership, championing of Canadian composers, and sustained mentorship of emerging artists, Lydia Adams exemplifies the cultural stewardship and professional excellence recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Mary Electa Adams was a pioneering educator and reformer whose vision helped lay the intellectual foundations for women’s university education in Canada. It was her vision and perseverance that led to Grace Annie Lockhart's historic achievement. Adams transformed the academic expectations for women, in addition to art and music she established the rigorous curriculum and standards that made such an achievement possible.  

In 1854 she was appointed chief preceptress of the newly established female branch of the Wesleyan Academy at Mount Allison. Although the title suggested a subordinate role, Adams effectively served as the academic head of the institution. There she introduced an ambitious curriculum that included mathematics, the sciences, Latin, literature, and moral philosophy—subjects rarely offered to women at the time. At a time when most schools for women focused on social accomplishments and domestic preparation, Adams championed serious intellectual study and insisted that women deserved access to the same demanding education offered to men.  

Adams later continued her work as a leader in women’s education at several important institutions, including Wesleyan Female College in Hamilton, Brookhurst Academy in Cobourg, and Ontario Ladies’ College in Whitby. Over a career spanning nearly fifty years, she helped establish new standards for academic excellence in schools for women across British North America.  

In recognition of her enduring influence, Mary Electa Adams was designated a Person of National Historic Significance by the Government of Canada in 2004.  

Through visionary leadership in women’s education, Mary Electa Adams reflects the legacy honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Charlotte Akin ('18) is an emerging leader in humanitarian disarmament and international policy whose work focuses on the regulation of autonomous weapons and the protection of civilians in armed conflict. She holds a Master of Arts in Global Development Studies from Queen’s University and graduated from Mount Allison with First Class Honours and Distinction in International Relations.

Charlotte currently serves as Campaign Programs & Engagement Officer for the Stop Killer Robots campaign, a global coalition of more than 270 civil society organizations in over 70 countries advocating for an international treaty to prohibit autonomous weapons systems and ensure meaningful human control over the use of force. In this role, she supports international advocacy, policy development, and diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening humanitarian law in response to rapidly evolving military technologies.

Her work contributes directly to international discussions at the United Nations and within the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons process in Geneva, where governments and civil society are debating the legal and ethical limits of autonomous weapons systems. Earlier in her career she worked with Amnesty International USA, received the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)'s Scholarship for Peace and Security, and has been active in Canadian civil society organizations advancing disarmament, peace, and human rights.

Through her research, advocacy, and international engagement, Charlotte Akin represents a new generation of global policy leaders whose work to strengthen humanitarian law reflects the spirit of the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.

Dr. Kimberley Amirault-Ryan is widely recognized as a pioneer in performance and sport psychology. Over the course of her career she has served as a performance consultant to major professional teams including the New York Rangers, New York Knicks, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Edmonton Oilers, becoming one of the first women to work in these high-performance environments and helping redefine the role of sport psychology in professional athletics. 

Her expertise has also shaped Canadian success on the world stage. Dr. Amirault-Ryan has contributed to the preparation and performance of Canadian athletes and teams at five Olympic Games, including gold medal–winning programs in women’s hockey, cross-country skiing, and speed skating. From 2010 to 2014 she served as Lead of Sport Psychology for Team Canada across three Olympic cycles, a role requiring exceptional trust and leadership in the highest-pressure competitive environments. 

Beyond sports, companies worldwide such as Walmart, VISA, Johnson & Johnson, General Mills, and Royal Dutch Shell have hired her as a motivational speaker for unique behind-the-scenes insight into what it takes to win under pressure. 

Her work has been widely recognized, including being named to The Globe and Mail’s Top Power 50, Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network, Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40, and one of the Most Influential Canadian Women in Sport and Physical Activity.

Through trailblazing leadership and international impact in elite performance environments, Dr. Kimberley Amirault-Ryan exemplifies the spirit of achievement honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Gita Anand (’82) is one of Canada’s most respected labour and employment lawyers, with more than three decades of experience advising on complex workplace law, human rights, and dispute resolution. Through her practice and public service, she has helped shape fair and principled approaches to employment law across Canada. 

Her professional leadership has been widely recognized. Gita is a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, an invitation-only distinction honouring sustained excellence and leadership in the profession. She has also been consistently recognized by Lexpert and Chambers Canada/Global, independent peer-reviewed rankings that identify the most influential practitioners in Canadian law. 

In addition to her legal practice, Gita has made significant contributions through adjudicative and governance roles. She served as Vice-Chair of the Ontario Labour Relations Board, where she participated in quasi-judicial decisions affecting workplaces across the province. She has also demonstrated deep commitment to community leadership, having served as President of the Board of Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke, an organization supporting women and children experiencing violence. 

Her commitment to education and institutional leadership is reflected in her service on the Board of Regents of Mount Allison University, where she contributes to governance and strategic direction. 

Through professional excellence, thoughtful leadership, and sustained service to community and institution, Gita Anand exemplifies the values honoured by the Grace Annie Sesquicentennial Lockhart Pin. 

Dr. Maria Louisa Angwin (MLA 1869) was a trailblazing physician whose determination helped open the medical profession to women in Atlantic Canada. At a time when Canadian medical schools did not admit women, she pursued her education abroad and returned home to become the first woman licensed to practice medicine in Nova Scotia.  

After completing her studies at Mount Allison Ladies’ College, Maria Louisa taught school in Dartmouth for five years to save the funds needed for medical training. In 1879 she enrolled at the Woman’s Medical College of the New York Infirmary for Women and Children, one of the few institutions in North America willing to train women physicians. She earned her medical degree in 1882, interned at the New England Hospital for Women and Children in Boston, and completed postgraduate training at the Royal Free Hospital in London.  

Angwin returned to Nova Scotia in 1884 and became the first woman licensed to practice medicine in the province. In 1886 she opened a practice in central Halifax, where she became known for her dedication and providing medical services to underprivileged women and children.  

Maria Louisa died suddenly in 1898 while travelling in the United States at just 48 years of age. Her Halifax practice was taken over by Dr. Jane Lambert Heartz, another Mount Allison alumna and graduate of the Woman’s Medical College.  

Through professional courage and pioneering leadership in medicine, Dr. Maria Louisa Angwin reflects the trailblazing spirit honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Margaret A. AuCoin (‘68) stands as a pioneer whose career reflects both quiet courage and sustained community leadership. Among the first African Nova Scotian women to attend Mount Allison University, she pursued higher education at a time when representation within universities — and the professions — was profoundly limited. Her presence alone marked a meaningful step toward greater inclusion.  

As a social worker, Margaret worked in several provinces to provide support for children and family services for Black, Inuit, and First Nations communities. A lifelong learner, Margaret completed her Master's in Social Work, and later transitioned into classroom education. Through her work at Nova Scotia Community College, she helped diversify fields that historically lacked representation from Black Nova Scotians. Through her teaching and mentorship, she challenged systemic barriers and created pathways for students from underrepresented communities to see themselves reflected in professional roles. Her influence extended beyond curriculum; she modelled dignity, perseverance, and cultural pride.  

Margaret’s lived experience as an African Nova Scotian woman informed her advocacy on health and social issues. After confronting her own health challenges, she worked to break long-standing cultural silences around women’s health and cancer awareness, encouraging open dialogue and community education.  

Margaret continues to support community efforts in her retirement. Through professional leadership, representation, and personal advocacy, Margaret AuCoin has strengthened Nova Scotia’s social fabric and embodied the courage and legacy the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin was created to honour.

Abigail Austin ('25) represents a new generation carrying forward a tradition that reaches back to Grace Annie Lockhart. For generations, Mount Allison women have used their education to challenge institutions and communities to be better, advancing social change through activism, leadership, and service.

During their time at Mount Allison, Abigail distinguished themself as a leader committed to addressing issues of equity, sustainability, and student wellbeing. As President of Enactus Mount Allison, they led several major student initiatives including the Period Project, Grow Project, and Build Project. Through the Period Project they helped reduce period poverty by securing and distributing menstrual products to students and community members, helping ensure that menstruators could access essential supplies and focus on their education.

Under their leadership, the Grow Project expanded efforts to provide fresh produce for students facing food insecurity, while the Build Project promoted sustainability through improved waste sorting and recycling initiatives on campus. Abigail’s leadership also brought external recognition to Mount Allison through regional and national Enactus competitions.

In recognition of their leadership and activism, they received the 2025 Frances S. Allison Award and were named Tantramar’s Student Citizen of the Year in 2024.

Through their commitment to social entrepreneurship and community engagement, Abigail Austin exemplifies the spirit of advocacy and activism recognized by the Grace Annie Sesquicentennial Lockhart Pin. 

Lady Henrietta Banting (‘32, LLD ‘54) was a physician and pioneer in women’s health whose research helped establish mammography as a critical tool for the early detection of breast cancer in Canada. At a time when women were still rare in medical leadership and scientific research, she built a career committed to improving the lives of women through preventive medicine.  

Early in her career she completed a graduate degree and worked as a medical researcher in Toronto. Following the untimely death of her husband in 1941, she made the bold decision to pursue a medical degree. During the Second World War she served as a medical officer with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps.  

After the war she specialized in obstetrics and gynecology and joined Women’s College Hospital in Toronto, one of the few major hospitals in Canada led by and for women physicians. In 1958, she was appointed Director of the hospital’s Cancer Detection Clinic, where she transformed a small screening program into one of the country’s leading centres for breast cancer detection. In 1967 she co-authored one of Canada’s earliest studies on mammography demonstrating its effectiveness in detecting breast cancer at earlier, more treatable stages.  

Through research, clinical leadership, and pioneering work in breast cancer detection, Lady Henrietta Banting reflects the medical innovation and public health impact honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Christine (Ross) Barker (Ladies College 1884) was a fearless trailblazer who forced open the doors of one of the most tightly guarded professions of her time. In 1899 she became the first woman certified as a Chartered Public Accountant in the United States, achieving a distinction that required not only academic excellence but also extraordinary determination in the face of open discrimination.  

Born in Cape Breton and raised in Pictou County, Barker pursued her education with ambition at a time when few professional paths were open to women. After attending Mount Allison Ladies’ College, she moved to New York to work, while studying accounting through night courses. When New York State introduced its first Certified Public Accountant examination in 1896, Barker wrote the exam in 1898 and finished near the top of her cohort.  

Despite her high marks, state officials initially refused to grant her certification solely because she was a woman. Rather than accept a lesser credential, Barker challenged the decision. She returned to study law, travelled repeatedly to Albany, and argued her own case before the state regents. After a year of determined advocacy, they relented, and on 21 December 1899 she received certificate number 143, becoming the first woman Certified Public Accountant in the United States.  

Barker later became an outspoken supporter of social reform movements of the early twentieth century. She was an active advocate for women’s suffrage, supported the single-tax movement, and promoted pacifist ideals during the First World War and the interwar years.  

Through professional courage and lifelong commitment to equality and reform, Christine (Ross) Barker reflects the trailblazing spirit honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Kate Beaton ('05) is a cartoonist, author, and storyteller whose work has brought history, literature, and contemporary social issues to life for readers around the world. Raised in Mabou, Cape Breton, she developed a distinctive voice that blends humour, historical insight, and sharp cultural observation.

While working in the Alberta oil sands to pay off her student loans, Kate began creating the first of her three picture books — the webcomic Hark! A Vagrant, whose witty and irreverent takes on historical figures, literature, and popular culture quickly attracted a global readership. It became a New York Times bestselling graphic novel and appeared on numerous “best of the year” lists from publications including Time, The Washington Post, and NPR.

Her graphic memoir Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands drew international attention for its portrayal of labour, isolation, and gender dynamics in Canada’s resource economy. The book won CBC’s 2023 Canada Reads and received major recognition, including Eisner Awards, Harvey Award and Ignatz Awards for cartooning, the Jan Michalski prize for world literature, and Barack Obama's favourite book list of the year.

Kate is also the author of the acclaimed children’s books The Princess and the Pony and King Baby, imaginative and humorous stories that introduce young readers to themes of courage, kindness, and individuality. She was also an executive producer on a childrens' show for Apple TV. 

Through storytelling that blends humour, history, and social insight, Kate Beaton reflects the creative influence and cultural impact honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.

A storyteller at heart and an archivist by profession, Renée Belliveau has built a remarkable body of work before the age of 30. Her writing bridges memory and history, bringing overlooked stories — particularly those connected to Mount Allison and women’s education — into vivid public view. 
 
Renée has published three books spanning memoir and historical fiction. Her first, a deeply personal account of her father’s battle with cancer, saw all proceeds donated to Tree of Hope in Moncton. Her second novel, centered on the 1941 men’s residence fire at Mount Allison, was named a Quill & Quire Book of the Year in 2021 and shortlisted for the national ReLit Award. Her most recent book, A Sense of Things Beyond, has been released to excellent reviews and demonstrates her continuing literary growth. Alongside her literary career, she works full time as an archivist, a profession rooted in preservation, research, and historical interpretation. 
 
Her scholarship on Mount Allison’s women — including extensive research on Grace Annie Lockhart and Harriet Starr Stewart — has reached tens of thousands through articles, exhibitions, public talks, and digital storytelling. Through fiction, archives, and public history, Renée ensures that the stories of women, of place, and of perseverance are not only remembered, but celebrated. 

Tricia Black ('09) is an award-winning Canadian actor, writer, and comedian whose work spans television, film, theatre, and live comedy. Their performances and creative work have earned multiple national honours, including Canadian Screen Awards and Canadian Comedy Awards. In 2025, they received a Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Performance in a Web Program or Series for Stories from My Gay Grandparents, continuing a record of recognition across both screen and stage. 

Black’s screen credits include roles in acclaimed series such as Wayward, Pretty Hard Cases, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, and Baroness von Sketch Show. Through performances that blend sharp comedic timing with emotional depth, they have become a recognizable presence in Canadian television and digital media. 

Beyond acting, Black has played a significant leadership role in Canadian theatre and comedy. A Second City Toronto alumna, they performed and wrote for the mainstage production A Sketch Comedy Extravaganza Eleganza, an award-winning LGBTQ-themed show that expanded queer representation in Canadian comedy. Today, they serve as Associate Artistic Director at Tweed & Company Theatre, where they write, compose, and develop original Canadian musicals and productions. 

Through creative leadership, artistic excellence, and a commitment to inclusive storytelling, Tricia Black exemplifies the cultural impact and creative courage recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin.

Dr. Sheila Brown has been a transformative leader in Canadian higher education, distinguished by barrier-breaking leadership and sustained institutional impact. In 1990, she became the first woman to serve as President of Mount Allison University when she assumed the role of Interim President (1990–1991), Her appointment marked a historic milestone in the University’s leadership and set a precedent for women in senior academic administration. 

Building on her work at Mount Allison, Dr. Brown went on to serve as President and Vice-Chancellor of Mount Saint Vincent University (1996–2006). During her decade of presidential leadership, she strengthened academic programming, expanded student support systems, advanced international and distance education initiatives, and reinforced institutional governance and strategic planning. 

Nationally, Dr. Brown has played an influential role in higher education policy and quality assurance, including leadership within the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission and other governance bodies. Her contributions to leadership development and post-secondary education have been recognized with honours including both the Queen Elizabeth II Golden and Platinum Jubilee Medals and induction into the Atlantic Business Magazine Top 50 CEOs Hall of Fame. 

Through pioneering leadership, institutional stewardship, and ongoing mentorship of academic leaders, Dr. Sheila Brown exemplifies the courage and transformative impact recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial  Pin. 

Stephanie Brown (‘81) is a distinguished global biopharmaceutical executive whose three-decade career has been defined by a deep commitment to bringing transformative rare disease and specialty medicines to patients around the world.

She has held senior leadership roles at Merck, Genentech, Biogen, Takeda, Novartis, and Ipsen, shaping commercial strategy across North America, Europe, and Asia and leading launches that have meaningfully improved the lives of patients and families living with complex, underserved conditions.

Most recently, as President of North America for Santhera Pharmaceuticals, she guided the company through strategic transformation while championing access to therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and other rare neuromuscular diseases.

In 2024, Stephanie founded SCB Lifesciences Consulting LLC, advising early-stage biotechnology companies on organizational build-out, launch readiness, and go-to-market strategy—continuing her focus on helping innovators bring life-changing medicines to patients with unmet needs.

She is also a committed board director, bringing her governance expertise and patient-centered perspective to organizations shaping the future of healthcare. Stephanie currently serves on the boards of Resilia, which has launched a novel, non-surgical device for women with stress urinary incontinence and Satellos Biosciences, a biotechnology company pioneering new approaches to muscle regeneration in rare diseases.

Her dedication to leadership and mentorship is deeply rooted in her belief in the power of education—a value shaped early in life by her mother, a devoted teacher and by the foundational education she received at Mount Allison University. Through sustained executive influence and continued mentorship of emerging biotech leaders, Stephanie Clare Brown reflects the innovation and impact recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin.

Helena Cain (’86) is a transformative telecommunications executive whose leadership has helped shape economic development in Atlantic Canada. Rising through the ranks of Bell Canada Enterprises, she became the youngest and first female Vice-President in NBTel’s history, breaking barriers in a sector traditionally dominated by men. 

Her leadership in public–private partnerships with the McKenna Government helped catalyze the province’s contact-centre industry, contributing to the creation of more than 20,000 jobs and reshaping the regional economy. As President of Atlantic Business Markets during the 1999 merger of the four Atlantic telecommunications companies, she guided complex organizational integration while driving sustained growth. Later, as national leader of Bell Mobility Business Sales, she oversaw more than $1 billion in revenue with teams spanning the country. 

Beyond corporate leadership, Helena has contributed extensively to community initiatives. She served as an advisor and later Chair of the Board of Governors for Junior Achievement New Brunswick and has actively engaged with many organizations including the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce, the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation, 100 Women Who Care, InvestNB, and Kids Help Phone, reflecting her commitment to her community. 

Recognized as one of Atlantic Business Magazine’s 25 Most Powerful Women in Business and Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, she continues to champion mentorship and the advancement of women in senior leadership.  She is also the proud mama bear of Stone and Maddy, both having completed university and pursuing their own careers and building great lives! 

Through barrier-breaking leadership, economic impact, and sustained mentorship, Helena Cain exemplifies the bold leadership recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

The Hon. Catherine Callbeck ('60) made Canadian history as the country’s first elected female premier when she became Premier of Prince Edward Island in 1993. Her election marked a turning point in Canadian politics, demonstrating that women could lead governments at the highest level and helping open the door for future generations of women in public life. 

After graduating from Mount Allison, Catherine returned to Prince Edward Island where she worked in the family business in Bedeque, putting her commerce education to practical use and becoming an active member of the local business community. Her experience in business and community life helped shape the pragmatic leadership style that would later define her political career. 

After graduating from Mount Allison, Catherine studied education at Dalhousie, and taught Business Administration in New Brunswick and Toronto, before returning to Prince Edward Island to join her family business, Callbecks Limited. Her experience in business and community life helped shape the pragmatic leadership style that would later define her political career. 

Catherine went on to build a distinguished career in both provincial and federal politics. She served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly in Prince Edward Island before being elected Member of Parliament for Malpeque in 1988, representing Prince Edward Island in the House of Commons until she became Premier in 1993. 

Catherine went on to build a distinguished career in both provincial and federal politics. She served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly in Prince Edward Island from 1974 to 1978. Catherine was elected to the House of Commons as Member of Parliament for Malpeque in 1988, serving until she became Premier of PEI in 1993. 

Following her time as Premier, Catherine continued her national service when she was appointed to the Senate of Canada in 1997, serving until her retirement in 2014. She later served as Chancellor of the University of Prince Edward Island. Catherine is now Chancellor Emerita. 

Through groundbreaking leadership and lifelong public service, Catherine Callbeck exemplifies the courage and impact recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.

Dr. Sally Carson ('84) is an internationally respected marine scientist and educator whose career has transformed how communities engage with ocean science and environmental stewardship. A graduate of Mount Allison’s biology programme, she went on to complete an MSc in Zoology at the University of Alberta before building an extraordinary career in New Zealand, where she has become a national leader in marine education and citizen science. She has since recently completed her PhD in Education at the University of Otago. 

For nearly three decades, Dr. Carson served as Director of the New Zealand Marine Studies Centre at the University of Otago, leading programmes that bring marine science to more than 16,000 students, teachers, and community members each year. Her work has helped foster generations of ocean stewards while making marine science accessible far beyond the university classroom. 

She is also the creator of Marine Metre Squared (Mm²), an innovative citizen science initiative that enables schools, iwi, and community groups across New Zealand to monitor coastal biodiversity and environmental change. The programme has become a model for participatory science, linking community data with long-term ecological research. 

A widely respected scholar and author, Dr. Carson has co-written landmark publications including The New Zealand Seashore Guide and the Collins Field Guide to the New Zealand Seashore. Through scientific leadership, education, and global impact, Dr. Sally Carson exemplifies the spirit of the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Jessica Chapman ('08) is a Nova Scotia family lawyer whose career reflects both professional excellence and a determination to reshape the culture of legal practice. For more than ten years, she worked at a mid-sized firm practicing family law, helping clients navigate difficult legal challenges in an empathetic, approachable, and practical way.

In 2021, while raising two small children and on the brink of making partner, a purpose-driven entrepreneurial spirit took hold. Jessica launched Chapman Family Law, an all-female, fully remote firm built on the belief that strong client advocacy and healthy working conditions for lawyers can exist side by side.

Jessica has proven herself skilled both in and out of the courtroom, appearing before all levels of court in Nova Scotia and earning a reputation as an exceptional negotiator. Her work has been recognized through inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada since 2022, and Chapman Family Law has been recognized among Best Law Firms in Canada since 2024.

In 2023, while burnt out and overworked and on the same day she appeared before the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, Jessica received a life-threatening leukemia diagnosis following routine bloodwork. After four rounds of chemotherapy and more than seventy nights in hospital, she returned to her work in remission with renewed purpose.

Through resilience, compassion, and her commitment to building a more supportive path for those who follow, Jessica Chapman reflects the values celebrated by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.

Tiffany Clouston ('10) is a medical laboratory professional and healthcare leader whose work combines scientific excellence, mentorship, and advocacy for women in science. Building on the foundation of her Mount Allison education, she pursued certification in medical laboratory technology and has since developed a career dedicated to advancing diagnostic medicine and strengthening healthcare systems in New Brunswick.

Over the course of her career, Tiffany has worked across a range of laboratory science roles while continually expanding her expertise. She has mentored and taught future medical laboratory technologists while also completing a Master’s degree in Healthcare Management as she advanced into leadership roles. Her commitment to professional growth and collaborative leadership led to her appointment as Interim Area Director of the Saint John Area Laboratories.

Tiffany has also contributed to innovative healthcare initiatives in New Brunswick, including work connected to projects recognized through the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation’s Medical Innovators program.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, she is a passionate advocate for women pursuing careers in STEM. She is currently the Vice Chair for the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) Board of Directors, and will be the Chair of the Board beginning July 1, 2026.

Through community outreach, school visits, and social media engagement, leadership, mentorship, and scientific innovation, Tiffany Clouston represents a new generation of women advancing healthcare and inspiring future scientists — the kind of impact recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

The Hon. Erminie Cohen (’48, LLD ’97), was one of New Brunswick’s most influential champions of social justice, women’s equality, and community development. A respected social worker and public leader, she built a distinguished career addressing poverty, mental health, and systemic inequality, helping shape progressive social policy in the province.

She played a pivotal role in the creation of the New Brunswick Advisory Council on the Status of Women and later served as its chairwoman, helping ensure that women’s voices were represented in public policy and decision-making. She was deeply engaged with and served  as the first female president of the Sharrei Zedek Synagogue in Saint John. She also spearheaded the creation of the New Brunswick Adoption fund, which has helped countless children since its creation.

Her commitment to public service continued with her appointment to the Senate of Canada in 1996. She brought decades of experience in social work, community advocacy, and women’s rights to national policy discussions.

She is a recipient of an honorary Doctor of Laws from both Mount Allison and the University of New Brunswick. Her leadership was recognized nationally with her appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada and provincially with the Order of New Brunswick.

Through trailblazing public service and transformative leadership in advancing women’s equality, the Honourable Erminie Cohen is recognized posthumously with the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.

Louise Cooke (’70) has devoted more than four decades to strengthening cultural and civic life in Burlington, Ontario, through sustained and visionary volunteer leadership. Her work has created meaningful space and recognition for visual artists and craftspeople, particularly in ceramic arts, weaving, and other studio-based practices that are foundational to Canada’s artistic heritage. In recognition of her long-term community impact, she received the Province of Ontario’s June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award (2015). 

Her most transformative leadership has been with the Art Gallery of Burlington, home to one of Canada’s most significant collections of contemporary Canadian ceramics. As Chair of the Board and executive member of the Foundation Board, she championed artistic excellence alongside community accessibility. She co-chaired a capital campaign that enabled the gallery’s expansion, securing dedicated space for exhibitions, education, and the celebration of studio craft. Through her advocacy and leadership, generations of potters, weavers, and visual artists have gained visibility, support, and a respected platform within Canada’s cultural landscape.

Beyond the arts, Louise has volunteered extensively to community organizations including the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Rotary Club of Burlington, Burlington Mundialization Committee, Mayor’s Gala Committee, Plains Road Village Vision, and Art in Public Spaces, reflecting the breadth and consistency of her civic engagement.

Through decades of principled leadership, philanthropy, and advocacy for artists and community, Louise Cooke exemplifies the spirit of service honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin.

Denise Corey (’97) has distinguished herself not simply as a librarian, but as one of Nova Scotia’s most respected public library leaders. With more than 25 years in the profession, she is known for combining strategic governance, community responsiveness, and sector-wide advocacy — a rare and powerful combination in a small but vital professional community.

As Library Director of Cumberland Public Libraries for the past twelve years, Denise has led with both innovation and steadiness. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she transformed service delivery almost overnight. Under her leadership, Cumberland Public Libraries implemented “Grab and Go” circulation, significantly expanded Borrow by Mail access for rural residents, and partnered in the coordinated distribution of free rapid testing kits — positioning libraries as trusted public health access points. Her ability to pivot quickly while protecting staff, maintaining public trust, and safeguarding access to information set a provincial standard.

Denise’s influence extends beyond her own region. A three-time President of the Nova Scotia Library Association, she has been a leading voice in advocating for sustainable funding and equitable access across the province. Colleagues consistently look to her for mentorship, institutional knowledge, and principled leadership. In a profession built on service, Denise stands out for her vision, resilience, and enduring commitment to community well-being.

Sandra Crabtree (‘68, BEd ’69, LLD ’18) is recognized for her enduring commitment to strengthening Canadian and Indigenous Studies. Through thoughtful philanthropy and leadership, she has carried forward her family’s legacy of generosity, supporting the work of students and scholars exploring the histories, cultures, and peoples of this land.

Sandra has played an important role in sustaining the legacy of her aunt and uncle, Edgar and Dorothy Davidson, whose generosity helped establish one of Canada’s earliest undergraduate programs in Canadian Studies, including a Chair in Canadian Studies and a significant rare book collection.

Together with her husband, Gerald MacGarvie (‘68), she has helped ensure that this legacy continues to flourish. These contributions helped position Mount Allison as a leader in the field and continue today through the Centre for Indigenous and Critical Canadian Studies, a collaborative initiative that advances research and teaching in Canadian and Indigenous Studies at Mount Allison and beyond.

Sandra’s leadership also extends to environmental conservation and community philanthropy. Through the Crabtree Foundation — established by her grandfather and carried forward by successive generations — she has supported initiatives that protect important natural landscapes in the Maritimes, while strengthening arts, education, and community organizations in New Brunswick and Ontario.

Through her enduring commitment to Canadian and Indigenous scholarship and thoughtful philanthropy, Sandra Crabtree continues a family legacy of generosity and public service reflected in the ideals honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.

Jane Craighead (‘80) has built an exceptional career at the intersection of corporate governance, executive compensation, finance and global human resources leadership. As Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources at Scotiabank, she was a key player in strategic HR transformation at the Bank. Earlier senior roles at Rio Tinto and Alcan positioned her as a trusted architect of governance and compensation systems within complex multinational organizations. She lived and worked abroad with a global HR integration mandate and participated in key transactions at both miners.

A respected corporate director, Jane currently serves on the boards of major Canadian public companies, chairing Governance and Human Resources committees and contributing to audit oversight. Her board leadership has included guidance on strategy, executive and board succession, and significant corporate transactions, reflecting both analytical rigour and sound judgment.

Jane holds a PhD in Management from McGill University and a Bachelor of Commerce from Mount Allison. She has taught at McGill, Concordia, and Queen’s University, and published research in executive compensation and governance, bridging academic insight with real-world practice.

Her philanthropic leadership is equally significant. She co-founded an innovation grant at Mount Allison, served as Vice Chair of the University’s Board of Regents, and held senior leadership roles within the McGill University Health Centre Foundation.

Awarded an Honourary degree by Mount Allison and recognized among Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, Jane Craighead exemplifies principled leadership and strategic influence.  Her sustained contributions to governance, education, and institutional advancement make her a fitting recipient of the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Paula Davis (‘77) has spent more than four decades strengthening the cultural, recreational, and civic life of her home community, demonstrating how one determined individual can shape the vitality of an entire community. At every opportunity, Paula took initiative both as an employee at the Town of Port Hawksbury and as a community volunteer. Paula became known locally as someone who turns ideas into reality; she has helped lead projects and initiatives that bring people together and create lasting opportunities for residents and visitors alike. 

A tireless community builder during her career in a town of just 3,500 people that consistently “punches above its weight,” Paula has helped attract and organize major national and international sporting and cultural events, including NHL training camps, international hockey games, and multiple Grand Slam of Curling championships. She was also an early champion of the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, advocating for performance spaces, arts programming, and recreation facilities that now serve the entire region.

A passionate supporter of the arts, Paula founded the ongoing Granville Green Outdoor Concert Series, a free summer music program that for 25 years brought celebrated East Coast artists to Port Hawkesbury. Performers have included the Rankin Family, Ashley MacIsaac, Great Big Sea, Joel Plaskett Emergency, and Hey Rosetta!, drawing audiences from across Cape Breton and beyond. An accomplished fibre artist herself, she also mentors and supports artisans through exhibitions, teaching, and board service.

Her decades of civic leadership have been recognized nationally with both the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the King Charles III Coronation Medal.

Through decades of leadership, creativity, and community-building in sports, arts and culture, Paula Davis exemplifies the spirit of the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Mary Jane Dykeman ('89) is one of Canada’s leading health and data lawyers, shaping how law, technology, and medicine intersect to advance clinical care and innovation. A philosophy (bioethics) and French graduate, she is a leader in healthcare AI, health research, and data strategy and founding partner at INQ Law.

She has worked inhouse to Toronto teaching hospitals, including as Vice President Legal & Risk to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and chairs the board of EpiSign, a company using DNA methylation to diagnose genetic conditions.

Mary Jane continues to shape global conversations around using data for good. She advises Sweden’s Wilhelm Foundation on its Undiagnosed Hackathon, highlighting the pressing needs of approximately 6-700 million people worldwide living with rare and undiagnosed disease. She often speaks internationally, most recently in Dubai, Brazil, India and next in Poland.  

She is COO to a new Ottawa-based data technology startup, and Deputy Chair to the Canadian Blood Services research ethics board. 

Through leadership in health law and data, and using the skills in ethics that grounded her while at Mount A, Mary Jane exemplifies the professional excellence recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin.

Mireille Eagan ('04) is one of Canada’s most respected curators and writers, widely recognized for elevating Atlantic Canadian artists onto the national and international stage. As Curator of Contemporary Art at The Rooms in Newfoundland and Labrador, she has curated more than 150 exhibitions, helping shape how contemporary art from the region is seen, studied, and valued across the country. 

Her curatorial work has reached major national and international audiences, including projects presented at the National Gallery of Canada and the Venice Biennale. Among her most significant contributions was her role as co-curator of Mary Pratt: This Little Painting at the National Gallery of Canada—the first solo exhibition of an Atlantic Canadian woman artist at the institution—bringing new national attention to the work of one of the region’s most celebrated artists.

Eagan is also an influential scholar and author. She was the lead author and editor of Future Possible: An Art History of Newfoundland and Labrador (2021), the first comprehensive art history of the province. The book received the Best Atlantic-Published Book Award as well as Honourable Mentions for the Melva J. Dwyer Award and the Canadian Museums Association (Outstanding Achievement in Research).

Her writing has also been recognized with the VANL-CARFAC’s Critical Eye Award (2017, 2022) and a Digital Publishing Awards Gold Medal (2018).

Through curatorial leadership, scholarship, and advocacy for artists—particularly women—Mireille Eagan exemplifies the cultural leadership honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Dr. Lorraine A. Eden (’70) is Professor Emerita of Management and Adjunct Professor of Law at Texas A&M University. She is an internationally recognized scholar whose pioneering work in international business and transfer pricing economics has reshaped global understanding of multinational enterprises and public policy. 

Born and raised in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Dr. Eden’s research examines how multinational enterprises navigate “doing the right thing” in complex ethical contexts where business objectives, societal expectations, and legal obligations intersect. She ranks in the top two percent of research scientists worldwide and the top one percent in Business and Management by citation impact and is the world’s most published scholar on transfer pricing. 

Dr. Eden has served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of International Business Studies, the leading journal in the field, and as President and Dean of Fellows of the Academy of International Business. Dr. Eden currently serves on the United Nations Subcommittee on Transfer Pricing. 

In 2001, she founded Women in the Academy of International Business (WAIB), which provides professional, mentoring, and research support for women in AIB. In 2007, Dr. Eden also founded Texas A&M’s Transfer Pricing Aggies program, launching hundreds of students into careers in international tax and transfer pricing. 

Through decades of scholarship, global policy influence, and mentorship of emerging scholars, Dr. Lorraine Eden is recognized with the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Eilish Elliott (’15) has built an emerging career dedicated to advancing gender equality, democratic governance, and inclusive leadership across the Americas and the Caribbean. As the first woman in her family to complete post-secondary education, her academic journey reflects both determination and a deep belief in the transformative power of education.

Through her work with ParlAmericas, an Ottawa-based international organization comprising 35 national legislatures across the Americas and the Caribbean, Eilish helps to strengthen democratic governance by fostering cooperative political dialogue, facilitating the exchange of best practices among parliamentarians, and advancing open and inclusive parliaments.

Eilish's work particularly focuses on ensuring gender equality is meaningfully integrated into legislative work and the everyday operations of parliaments. She contributes to organizing regional dialogues that convene parliamentarians with civil society, youth, and other experts; offers technical assistance to parliaments and other stakeholders on gender-responsive institutional practices and diverse legislative issues; and works with partners and parliaments to support young women's political leadership.

Eilish approaches this work with curiosity, empathy, and a strong sense of purpose, helping amplify the voices of women and marginalized communities within democratic institutions.

Through international leadership, advocacy for gender equality, and expanding opportunities for women in democratic institutions, Eilish Elliott exemplifies the spirit of the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Dr. Margaret Fancy (LLD ‘20) is a distinguished librarian and community scholar whose work has preserved and strengthened the historical record of Mount Allison University and the Tantramar region. As Mount Allison’s Special Collections and Rare Books Librarian and Collections Librarian, she carefully stewarded teaching and research collections that supported generations of students, faculty, and researchers.

Her scholarly work helped document Atlantic Canada’s cultural history. She developed the Winthrop Pickard Bell Collection of Acadiana, directed the Maritimes Reprint Series in collaboration with Canadian Studies, undertook significant bibliographic work on the Davidson Collection of Canadiana, documented the stories of Allisonians during WWI which resulted in a five-year series of theatre productions “Allisonians at War”, and created the Chignecto Isthmus database — an invaluable resource for scholars studying the history of the Tantramar region.

Margaret has also devoted extraordinary energy to community service. She has been a long-serving member and Chair of the J.E.A. Crake Foundation, a charity supporting the Anglican Church and study and teaching in the Humanities. Funding by the Foundation for projects which enhance education in the Arts and Humanities at Mount Allison and in Tantramar has resulted in a richer learning experience for many. In recognition of her leadership and dedication, Mount Allison University awarded her an honorary doctorate in 2020.

Through her lifelong commitment to preserving the stories of Mount Allison and the Tantramar region, Margaret Fancy has safeguarded the collective memory of the communities she has served - work that reflects the enduring legacy honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin

Dr. Catharine Farrow (‘87) has built a distinguished international career in geoscience defined by technical excellence, strategic leadership, and a commitment to responsible resource development. Over more than three decades, she has advanced mineral exploration, development and mining across Canada’s North as well as internationally, most notably as Founding CEO of TMAC Resources, where she led the development of the Hope Bay Greenstone Belt in Nunavut. Her leadership included negotiating significant Inuit land tenure agreements, demonstrating that economic development and meaningful community partnership can and must advance together.  

A respected geologist and corporate leader, Dr. Farrow has shaped industry standards in exploration, operational improvement, and sustainability. She has received the William Harvey Gross Medal for distinguished service to Canadian geoscience, been named among the global “100 Inspirational Women in Mining,” and has been awarded honorary doctorates in recognition of her influence on the profession.  

Beyond industry leadership, she has contributed to geoscience education as an adjunct professor and continues to serve on corporate and advisory boards, mentoring the next generation of scientists and executives.  

Dr. Farrow’s career reflects courage, innovation, and principled leadership in a traditionally male-dominated field. For her trailblazing contributions to geoscience and her role in advancing responsible northern development, she is a deserving recipient of the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin.

The Hon. Muriel McQueen Fergusson, PC, OC, QC ('21) was the first woman senator from Atlantic Canada and the first woman Speaker of the Senate, a lawyer, judge, and public servant whose career marked a series of firsts for women in New Brunswick and across Canada. After graduating from Mount Allison, she pursued a legal career and later became New Brunswick’s first woman judge of a probate court. 

Muriel was a determined advocate for women’s participation in public life. In 1946, she successfully petitioned for women’s right to vote in municipal elections in New Brunswick and challenged restrictions preventing women from running for municipal office. When those barriers were removed, she ran herself, becoming Fredericton’s first woman alderman and later its first woman deputy mayor. 

Throughout her career, she advanced the rights of women and children through both policy and public advocacy. She promoted fair treatment in employment, supported family-centred social policy, and worked to expand women’s participation in civic and political life. Her activism helped strengthen opportunities for women and improve conditions for families across the province. 

Her contributions were recognized through her appointment to the Privy Council, the Order of Canada, and the Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case. 

Through her record of firsts in law and public service, Muriel McQueen Fergusson reflects the enduring progress honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Artists often play a quiet but essential role in shaping the character of communities, helping make towns and cities more vibrant, creative, and connected places to live. Meredith Fisher ('74) is one of those artists whose work and leadership have enriched our communities for more than four decades. 

After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Meredith settled in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, where she became deeply involved in the cultural life of the region. She contributed to numerous organizations including the Algoma Fall Festival, Festival of the Arts, Algoma Summer School of Fine Arts, the Arts Council, and the Ontario Crafts Council, while also teaching drawing at Sault College. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to community cultural life, she received the national Lescarbot Award in 1992 from the Government of Canada. 

Returning to her hometown of Sackville in 1998, Meredith continued her lifelong commitment to arts and community development. Through her work with Renaissance Sackville, she helped support initiatives such as the Sackville Arts Wall and the “Poetry on Poles” project, contributing to Sackville’s designation as a Cultural Capital of Canada in 2008. 

A skilled craftsperson in spinning, weaving, and basketry, Meredith continues to mentor younger artists while advocating for heritage preservation and environmental stewardship. 

Through a lifetime of artistic leadership and community engagement, Meredith Fisher exemplifies the creative civic spirit recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin. 

Justice Deborah Gass ('71) exemplifies the courage and leadership the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin was created to honour. Graduating at a time when women were still significantly underrepresented in the legal profession, she built a distinguished 27-year judicial career on the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia – Family Division, where she shaped family law and strengthened access to justice across the province. 

Appointed to the bench in 1991, Justice Gass served with distinction until her retirement in 2018, earning respect for her fairness, clarity, and steady leadership. Her commitment to justice extended beyond Nova Scotia through her appointment as Deputy Judge of the Nunavut Court of Justice, where she contributed to culturally informed legal processes and access to justice in northern communities. 

Her national impact has been recognized through the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal and the conferral of a Doctor of Civil Law, honoris causa, from Saint Mary’s University. 

By combining legal excellence with service to underserved communities, Justice Deborah Gass embodies the spirit of Grace Annie Lockhart — a woman whose leadership opened doors and strengthened Canadian institutions for generations to follow. 

Ruth Goldbloom, O.C. (’44) was a Nova Scotian civic leader whose warmth, determination, and deep love of people helped transform how Canadians understand their immigration history and cultural heritage. A force of energy and compassion, she devoted her life to strengthening communities and ensuring that the stories of newcomers to Canada were preserved and honoured.  

Ruth is best known for leading the preservation and transformation of Pier 21 in Halifax, the historic gateway through which more than one million immigrants entered Canada. At a time when the building faced possible demolition, she rallied historians, volunteers, donors, and governments to protect the site and document the personal stories of those who arrived there. Her vision ultimately led to the creation of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, designated a national museum in 2011.  

Beyond Pier 21, Ruth played a central role in Nova Scotia’s cultural and educational life. She co-founded the Nova Scotia Talent Trust, supporting generations of emerging artists, and served on numerous boards devoted to heritage preservation, arts development, and community leadership.  

Her contributions were recognized with her appointment as an Officer of the Order of Canada and with the Order of Nova Scotia.  

Through visionary civic leadership, boundless generosity, and a lifelong commitment to preserving Canada’s immigrant stories, Ruth Goldbloom is recognized posthumously with the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Rebecca Goudy ('01) has dedicated her career to coaching, mentorship, and the advancement of girls’ and women’s sport. A standout member of the Mount Allison women’s volleyball team, Rebecca carried the lessons of leadership and teamwork she learned as a student-athlete into a lifelong commitment to developing young women through sport. 

Over the past two decades, Rebecca has helped build opportunities for girls in fastpitch softball in southwestern Ontario. Beginning in her rural community of Ilderton, she developed a thriving girls’ softball program that now supports numerous teams and young athletes. Her leadership has extended beyond the community level through training initiatives with Softball Ontario and national team development programs with Softball Canada. 

Rebecca has served with the Western University Mustangs women’s softball program for more than a decade, first as assistant coach and associate head coach and most recently as head coach. In her first season leading the program, she guided the Mustangs to the West Division title, earning silver at the provincial championships, and qualifying for the 2026 national championships. She was named OUS (Ontario University Softball) Coach of the Year for the season. 

Rebecca also holds the Chartered Professional Coach (ChPC) designation from the Coaching Association of Canada - the highest professional credential in Canadian coaching. 

Through mentorship, leadership, and decades of service to women’s sports, Rebecca Goudy exemplifies the impact recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin. 

Dr. Nancy Grant ('69, LLD '25) is a physician, community leader, and public servant whose career reflects a commitment to compassionate health care and community service in New Brunswick. A retired radiation oncologist, she dedicated her career to improving care and dignity for patients facing serious illness. 

Nancy is widely recognized for founding Hospice of Saint John and leading the effort to establish Atlantic Canada’s first residential hospice. Through vision and community leadership, she helped transform end-of-life care in the region, ensuring patients and families receive comfort and support during life’s most difficult moments. Bobby's House has since become a cornerstone of palliative care in the province. 

Her leadership has been widely recognized. She was awarded the Order of New Brunswick in 2002 for her pioneering work in hospice care and was later named one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network. She has also received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and honorary degrees from Mount Allison and the University of New Brunswick Saint John. 

In addition to her work in medicine, Nancy has served her community through municipal leadership, first elected to Rothesay Council in 2012 and serving as Mayor since 2016. 

Through leadership in hospice care, medicine, and public service, Dr. Nancy Grant reflects the compassion and community impact honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Katie Green (‘09) is a visual artist whose work explores the relationship between handmade processes and mechanical reproduction, moving between textiles, pen and ink, and contemporary printmaking. Known for vivid colour, playful symbolism, and thoughtful experimentation, her practice invites viewers to reconsider how images are made and understood. Her 2025 solo exhibition Translations in Vision at the MacLaren Art Centre translated hand-embroidered textile works into layered Risograph prints, exploring how visual language shifts between mediums. 

Alongside her studio practice, Katie has become a central figure in the creative life of Barrie, Ontario. She is co-founder of Spare Room, an artist-run gallery and studio collective in Barrie’s Lakeshore Mews that provides exhibition space, workshops, and programming for emerging artists. Through this work she helped launch Barrie’s First Fridays program, connecting artists and audiences through accessible public events that bring contemporary art into everyday spaces. 

Her commitment to public art is also significant. She created a mural at Meridian Place in Barrie’s downtown and participated in the city’s Brightening Barriers initiative, later serving as a mentor to new artists entering public practice. 

Despite the challenges of declining eyesight in recent years, Katie continues to create and mentor with remarkable openness and resilience.

Through artistic practice, mentorship, and cultural leadership, Katie Green reflects the creativity and generosity honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Dr. Dorothy Greenidge ('78) is a pioneering petroleum engineer whose career reflects both technical excellence and intellectual curiosity across disciplines. After earning her BSc at Mount Allison, she went on to complete a PhD in petroleum engineering at the University of Alberta - a rare achievement in the 1980s, particularly for women entering the energy sector. 

She built a distinguished career in the Canadian oil and gas industry, including 15 years with Gulf Canada Resources and 17 years with Imperial Oil. Her work ranged from Arctic exploration and reservoir engineering to corporate strategy and technical leadership, supervising engineering teams and helping guide complex energy projects across Canada. 

Following nearly four decades in engineering, Dorothy turned her curiosity toward storytelling and the arts. In Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, she became involved in documentary filmmaking and the Lunenburg Doc Fest, producing films that explore Indigenous perspectives and the social histories of the places she has worked, lived, and breathed. 

Through trailblazing achievement in STEM, intellectual curiosity, and community leadership, Dorothy Greenidge embodies the spirit of the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin. 

Emma Hassencahl-Perley ('17) is a Wolastoqey (Wolastoqiyik) visual artist and curator from Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation) in New Brunswick. Working across painting, beadwork, murals, and digital illustration, her work explores Wabanaki aesthetics, digital and material culture, and visual language through the double-curve motif—a recurring form in Wabanaki beadwork, birchbark etching, and textiles. These mirrored, curvilinear double “C” symbols reference life cycles, human and non-human relationships, and nationhood. They form the cultural foundation of her practice, connecting traditional art objects with digital storytelling. Emma’s explorations of abstracted beadwork with insertions of glitches — such as pixelation, colour shifts, or data corruption — consider the sociocultural impacts of the internet and social media on community and connection.

Her previous work has engaged themes of water, the cosmos, and language as markers of her identity as an ehpit (woman) and Wolastoqiyik citizen of the Wabanaki Confederacy.

Emma currently serves as Curator of Indigenous Art at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, where she has played an important role in expanding the visibility and presence of Indigenous artists within one of Atlantic Canada’s leading cultural institutions. Through exhibitions, research, and curatorial leadership, she creates space for Indigenous voices and perspectives while supporting and mentoring emerging artists.

Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, the Portland Museum of Art, SOFA Chicago, and the Biennale d’art contemporain autochtone (BACA). In 2023, she collaborated with Mawi’Art and Hockey Canada to design painted hockey sticks for the IIHF World Junior Championship, bringing Indigenous artistry and storytelling to a global audience.

Through her artistic practice, curatorial leadership, and commitment to community storytelling, Emma Hassencahl-Perley is helping reshape how Indigenous art is seen and valued not only in Canada but around the world—work that reflects the leadership and cultural impact honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin. 

A third-generation woman Allisonian, Cathy Hayman has continued a family legacy of service while building a remarkable record of volunteer leadership in science education and community engagement.

Early in her career she helped shape Canada’s advancement profession, playing a role in the founding of the Canadian Council for Advancement in Education (CCAE) and becoming one of the first women in Canada to lead a major university capital campaign.

For almost three decades Cathy has been a central figure in Canada’s science fair movement through Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair, the Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF), and the Intel (now Regeneron) International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).  For over a decade, Cathy was the chaperone and mentor to the high school students representing Canada on the world stage. As a judge coordinator, committee member, organizer, and Team Canada delegate, she has mentored young scientists as they present their research and compete locally, nationally and internationally.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Cathy was one of four national coordinators of Canada Sews, a total volunteer initiative which mobilized volunteers in all Canadian provinces and coordinated the production and free distribution of over 300,000 items (masks, scrub caps, headbands) for frontline workers and vulnerable communities at a time when they were otherwise not available.

In her home community of Oakville, Ontario, for close to two decades, she continues hands-on service through organizations such as Front Line Outreach which provide weekly food distributions to low-income families, as well as helping to organize the annual Toy Distribution for low-income families in Oakville. Front Line also provides resources to Oakville’s homeless population.  Cathy was named the north Oakville Citizen of the Year in 1998 for her wide variety of community volunteer initiatives. 

Through mentorship, generosity, and sustained community leadership, Cathy Hayman reflects the spirit of service honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin. 

Sheila Anne Hellstrom (’56, LLD ’89) was a trailblazing Canadian Forces officer, from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, whose leadership helped transform opportunities for women in the Canadian military. In 1987 she became the first woman in the Regular Force to achieve the rank of Brigadier-General, breaking barriers in an institution where senior leadership roles had long been closed to women.

Sheila began her career with the Air Force branch of the COTC at Mount Allison then as a station services officer and steadily rose through the ranks, serving in a wide range of personnel and administrative leadership roles across Canada. Over three decades of service, she became known for her professionalism, strategic insight, and commitment to strengthening the Canadian Armed Forces.

Sheila played a key part in advancing the recruitment, integration, and professional development of women in the military. She also served internationally as a delegate and later chair of the NATO Committee on Women in the Armed Forces, helping shape policy and cooperation among allied nations.

Her leadership and public service were widely recognized. She received the Canadian Forces Decoration with two clasps, the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, and numerous community service honours.

Through courage, leadership, and a lifetime of service to Canada, Brigadier-General Sheila Anne Hellstrom reflects the trailblazing achievement honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Jennie Henderson ('03) represents generations of Mount Allison alumnae whose influence is felt not only through professional achievement but through deliberate and generous mentorship. In the tradition of the women who helped open doors for those who followed, beginning with Grace Annie Lockhart and other early trailblazers, Jennie continues this legacy. She has built a reputation as a trusted mentor to students, young professionals, and colleagues across sectors. Whether through formal mentorship programmes or informally through personal connection and advice, she has helped countless emerging leaders navigate careers in public service, policy, and community leadership.

Jennie has built a distinguished career in public service, advancing gender equality, governance, and innovation policy at the national and international level. As the Chief of Staff and Corporate Secretary with Women and Gender Equality Canada, she contributes to the development and implementation of national gender equality initiatives and intergovernmental policy coordination. 

Through her leadership, Jennie has represented Canada in global policy discussions at forums including the United Nations, the OECD, and the G20. She is also an advocate for animal welfare as a director large for Humane Canada, a Community Committee Member with Ottawa Community Housing, a Little Free Library steward, and supports local food security initiatives.

Dr. Bonnie Henry ('86) is one of Canada’s most respected public health leaders, internationally recognized for her calm and compassionate leadership during times of global health crisis. A physician and public health specialist, she earned her medical degree from Dalhousie University and later completed a Master of Public Health, building a career dedicated to protecting population health in Canada and internationally. 

Early in her career, Dr. Henry served as a medical officer in the Royal Canadian Navy, where she gained experience in preventive medicine and occupational health while stationed at CFB Esquimalt in British Columbia. She later held senior public health roles across Canada, including operational leadership during Toronto’s response to the SARS outbreak and coordination of health planning for the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Vancouver. 

As Provincial Health Officer for British Columbia since 2018, she has guided the province through complex public health challenges, most notably the COVID-19 pandemic. Her steady communication and widely shared message — “Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Safe” — became a defining symbol of science-based leadership during a time of uncertainty. 

Through scientific expertise, public service, and global leadership in health protection, Dr. Bonnie Henry exemplifies the impact and leadership honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin.

Cheryl Hodder ('81) is a respected Canadian lawyer, executive, and corporate director whose career spans more than three decades of achievement in law, business transformation and corporate governance. Originally from Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, she has been recognized nationally and globally for her governance and legal expertise, distinguished community service and her contributions to a green economy.

Cheryl served as Chief Executive Officer of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, leading the province’s legal regulator with a strong commitment to the public interest and trust in the justice system. Earlier in her career she was a partner at McInnes Cooper, serving as Managing Partner of the Halifax office and Vice-Chair of the firm’s board. She later joined Canada Post Corporation as Chief Sustainability and Legal Officer, overseeing legal affairs, corporate security, accessibility, Indigenous relations, and national sustainability initiatives. In recognition of her leadership in the profession, she was appointed King’s Counsel in 2010.

Beyond her legal career, Cheryl has served on more than thirty boards across corporate and public sectors, including Nova Scotia Business Inc., Medavie Inc, and the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. Cheryl is currently the Chair of the Board of Regents of Mount Allision University.  In 2019, she received the Order of the Polar Star for her service to Sweden as the Honorary Consul for Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. 

Julie Hodgson ('73) has devoted her career to strengthening Canada’s visual arts community through public service, cultural leadership, and philanthropy. A graduate of Mount Allison’s Art History and English program, she credits her time at the Owens Art Gallery with shaping a lifelong commitment to supporting artists and arts institutions. 

Julie held positions with several of Canada’s leading cultural organizations, including the Canada Council for the Arts, the Canadian Museum of History, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (Inuit Art Section), and the National Gallery of Canada. Across these roles, she advanced curatorial practice, arts administration, and national support for Canadian visual artists. 
 
In 2016, she established the Ottawa Art Society Fund through the Ottawa Community Foundation to provide sustained support to visual arts organizations. Through grants, guided tours of public and private art collections, architectural spaces, and artists’ studios, she has expanded access to the arts while building meaningful connections between artists and community. 
 
Julie’s work reflects sustained leadership and a deep belief in the power of visual art to enrich civic life. 

Maura M. Hunter (’79, ‘80) has devoted more than four decades to advancing inclusion, youth development, and opportunity for individuals with intellectual disabilities. A respected coach, mentor, and advocate based in Nova Scotia, her leadership has shaped inclusive sport and community programming at provincial, national, and international levels. 

Through Special Olympics Team Nova Scotia, and Team Canada, Maura has coached athletes to national and international competition in swimming and snowshoeing. She has helped professionalize coaching standards and developed bridge programs that integrate swimmers with special needs into mainstream clubs. Her work has expanded access to sport and strengthened inclusive participation across communities. 

Recognized for her transformative contribution was her leadership as Chair of a $3.5 million capital campaign to redevelop a downtown Truro building into a fully accessible, multi-use centre providing day programming, independent living apartments, and social enterprises for adults with intellectual disabilities. Under her guidance, the facility achieved Rick Hansen certification, establishing a high standard for accessibility and inclusion. 

A proud Mount Allison alumna and original member of the Bell Scholarship selection committee, she has remained deeply engaged with her alma mater for more than four decades. 

Through principled leadership, tireless advocacy, and a steadfast belief in dignity and belonging for all, Maura Hunter has strengthened communities across generations — a legacy that fully reflects the spirit of the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin.

Monique Imbeault (‘81) is a New Brunswick business leader whose career reflects a rare combination of technical expertise, legal training, and entrepreneurial leadership. She began her professional life as an engineer before returning to university to study law, later practicing with the Atlantic Canadian firm McInnes Cooper.  

She went on to assume leadership of her family’s businesses, where she has played a central role in guiding their growth and long-term strategy. As Chief Executive Officer of General Financial Corporation Ltd., Monique works closely with corporate boards across a portfolio of privately held companies, providing leadership in governance, strategic planning, and risk management.  

Her leadership has extended beyond the private sector through significant board service in business, health, and community organizations. She has served in senior governance roles with companies including XL-ID Solutions Inc., Resilia Inc., and Imvescor Restaurant Group, and has contributed her expertise to organizations such as the Georges L. Dumont Hospital Foundation, the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation, and United Way Greater Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick.  

Her commitment to giving back is also reflected in the creation of the Imbeault Family Foundation, which has supported philanthropic initiatives and community development.  

Through leadership in business, governance, and philanthropy, Monique Imbeault reflects the civic commitment and community leadership honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin 

Jeanne Inch ('71) built a distinguished career in journalism, communications, and public service, eventually serving as a senior executive with the Government of Canada. Over the course of her career, she worked across several federal departments and policy areas including science and innovation, entrepreneurship, international relations, culture, and heritage.

Prior to joining government, Jeanne was already an award-winning technical writer and project manager. She authored the final report for the Canadian Committee on Women in Engineering, established following the 1989 massacre of female engineering students at l’École Polytechnique.

In federal service, Jeanne represented Canada on the OECD Technology and Innovation Policy Working Group and served as project manager for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Small Business Forum and Exposition held in Ottawa in 1997, work for which she received a Deputy Minister’s Award.

Among her most significant roles, Jeanne became the first woman appointed Director General and Chief Operating Officer of the Canadian Conservation Institute, an internationally recognized federal organization supporting conservation science and the preservation of Canada’s cultural heritage. In this role she organized the international symposium Preserving Aboriginal Heritage: Technical and Traditional Approaches, bringing together conservation scientists and Indigenous knowledge holders.

Beyond her professional career, Jeanne remains deeply committed to community service supporting heritage, arts, and conservation initiatives.

Through a career defined by thoughtful leadership and public service, Jeanne Inch exemplifies the lasting impact recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.

Deborah Johnston ('90) has built a distinguished career advancing human rights, justice, and community wellbeing in Canada and internationally. A lawyer and senior leader in Canada’s federal public service, she has served as a federal prosecutor and legal advisor with organizations including the Department of Justice, the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, the Immigration and Refugee Board, and the Competition Bureau. 

Deborah’s work has had significant international impact. Early in her career, she volunteered in a Vietnamese refugee camp while completing a Rotary International Graduate Fellowship in Hong Kong, an experience that helped shape her lifelong commitment to humanitarian service. For 15 years, she has provided pro bono legal expertise through international justice initiatives, delivering human rights–based criminal law training for judges and prosecutors across Latin America. Through this volunteer work, she has helped strengthen legal institutions and promote accountability and access to justice in the context of Latin American criminal justice reform. 

Her commitment to service is equally evident at home. Deborah has supported refugee resettlement in Canada, including the sponsorship and settlement of Syrian families through the Chelsea for Refugees initiative, and has served with organizations such as Humane Canada and the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre. 

Through international leadership, public service, and humanitarian commitment, Deborah Johnston exemplifies the spirit of justice and global engagement honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin.

Marilyn Knox (’71) is a health leader, executive, and mentor. Recognized for her ability to bridge government, health care, and industry, she has been a powerful advocate for the role of nutrition science in improving public health.

Marilyn began her career in hospital dietetics, and then in public health nutrition before moving into roles with Health Canada and the Grocery Products Manufacturers of Canada. She went on to hold senior executive positions in the global food and health sector, including President of the Gerber Products Company. Throughout her career she championed the importance of dietetic expertise in shaping food policy, strengthening health systems, and advancing evidence-based approaches to nutrition and wellness.

Her leadership has also extended into public service. Marilyn served as Executive Director of Ontario’s first Premier’s Council on Health Strategy and held senior roles in the Ontario government, including Assistant Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Deputy Minister of Tourism and Recreation. She later became President of the Institute for Better Health at Trillium Health Partners.

Her contributions have been widely recognized. She received the Dietitians of Canada Emeritus Award for her outstanding advancement of the profession. For significant public service, she was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the King Charles III Coronatiom Medal.

Through pioneering leadership in nutrition, health promotion, and professional mentorship, Marilyn Knox reflects the national impact honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.

Anne (Lapp) Krabill ('73) is a musician, educator, and entrepreneur whose career reflects a lifelong commitment to performance, craftsmanship, and community-building through music. Raised in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, she developed an early passion for music that led to a distinguished career as a professional oboist and arts leader.

Anne pursued advanced musical studies in Germany and London before returning to Atlantic Canada where she taught oboe and chamber music at Dalhousie University. She performed with the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra and the Charlottetown Summer Festival at the Confederation Centre of the Arts, establishing herself as a respected orchestral musician.

Following a move to Port Townsend, Washington, Anne and her husband took over Emerald Reed Company, a family-run business producing handcrafted reeds for student and professional oboists. Under their leadership the company grew into a respected international supplier within the musical community. Alongside her entrepreneurial work, Anne continued an active performing career, serving as principal oboist with the Port Angeles Symphony for twenty-seven years and performing with orchestras across the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia.

Through her work as a performer, teacher, and business owner, Anne has helped sustain and strengthen musical communities on both coasts of the continent.

Through artistic excellence, entrepreneurship, and dedication to community music-making, Anne (Lapp) Krabill reflects the cultural impact honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Kenzie Lalonde ('16) has emerged as one of Canada’s most influential voices in sports broadcasting, breaking barriers in a field long dominated by men. In 2024, she became the first woman to call play-by-play for a Canadian NHL team on national television during a TSN regional broadcast — a historic milestone in Canadian sports media.

Earlier in her career, Kenzie became the first woman to provide television play-by-play for a Quebec Major Junior Hockey League game, establishing herself as a pioneer for women in sportscasting. Her work demonstrated not only technical expertise and preparation, but also the confidence and credibility required to succeed at the highest levels of professional broadcasting.

Now a main voice for the PWHL, as well as a reporter for TSN’s Montréal Bureau, she covers the Montréal Canadiens and Montréal Alouettes while continuing to lend her voice to women’s hockey broadcasts at major international tournaments including the 2026 Winter Olympics. Her presence in high-profile roles expands representation and redefines what leadership in sports journalism looks like.

Kenzie’s broadcasting career began at Mount Allison, where she was hired as a student to produce and host “Mountie Minute,” interviewing varsity athletes and gaining her first experience in sports media. That early opportunity grew into an international platform.

Through talent, perseverance, and groundbreaking achievement, Kenzie Lalonde embodies the courage and trailblazing spirit recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.

Jeannie Lea (’72) is a Prince Edward Island community leader and former provincial cabinet minister whose career reflects decades of public service, advocacy, and civic leadership. Beginning her professional life in education, she later studied textile arts and design and contributed to the cultural life of the province through leadership with the PEI Crafts Council and the Spinners and Weavers Guild.

Her early leadership through involvement in the Home and School Association was followed by her election as chair of the local school board and later president of the PEI School Boards Association. In 1996, she was elected to the provincial legislature. She served in cabinet under Premier Catherine Callbeck, as Minister responsible for Government Reform and the Status of Women and later as Minister responsible for Higher Education, Adult Training and Literacy. This was during a period of significant policy change. 

Beyond elected office, Jeannie has remained deeply engaged in national and community leadership. She served on a number of national boards, including the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian School Boards Association, the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation, and the National Statistics Council. She promoted electoral change both nationally and provincially and helped lead a movement promoting electoral reform that culminated in a province-wide plebiscite. 

Through decades of public leadership and community advocacy, Jeannie Lea is recognized with the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.

Dr. Nonie Lesaux (‘99) is an education scholar and academic leader whose work has helped shape literacy policy and early learning initiatives across North America and beyond. As Roy E. Larsen Professor of Education and Human Development, she serves as Dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she leads one of the world’s most influential centres for research and policy in education.  

A member of the Harvard faculty since 2003, Nonie’s research focuses on improving literacy and learning opportunities for children and youth. Her work bridges scholarship and practice through partnerships with school districts, states, and communities. She has collaborated with major urban systems, including San Diego Unified and the New York City Department of Education, studying language development, reading comprehension, classroom quality, and strategies to accelerate academic growth.  

At Harvard she also co-leads the Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative, a global effort focused on improving both the scale and quality of early childhood education. The Zaentz network includes leaders, policymakers, and practitioners from 92 countries. 

Her scholarship has received major recognition, including the William T. Grant Scholars Award and the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. She is a member of the National Academy of Education and has advised national education policy bodies.  

Through scholarship, policy leadership, and global impact in literacy and early learning, Dr. Nonie Lesaux reflects the educational influence honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Dr. Diana Locke (’73) has dedicated her career to public service, scientific leadership, and environmental stewardship at the highest levels of government. Over 35 years in United States federal service, including 27 years with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), she helped advance science-based environmental policy and sustainable resource management. Her work strengthened regulatory frameworks and ensured that environmental decision-making was grounded in rigorous research and evidence.

Dr. Locke began her federal career with the U.S. Army and later served with the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoo and Naval Intelligence before joining the EPA. Across these diverse appointments, she demonstrated an ability to bridge science, administration, and policy — bringing analytical depth and strategic insight to complex environmental challenges.

In 1998, she earned her Ph.D. in Administration and Management from Walden University, receiving the Frank Dilley Award for Outstanding Doctoral Study for her research on oyster fisheries management in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay. Her award-winning work addressed the sustainability of a critical ecosystem and industry, influencing approaches to resource conservation and environmental governance.

Through her leadership in environmental science and public service, Dr. Diana Locke exemplifies the lasting impact and dedication to community recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.

Lynn Loewen ('82) arrived at Mount Allison from Newfoundland & Labrador to study music and ultimately graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce, beginning a journey that would lead to a distinguished career in corporate leadership and governance. Her time at Mount Allison helped shape the discipline, resilience, and integrity that have defined her professional path.

Lynn is a Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant - a prestigious distinction recognizing leadership and contribution to the profession - and holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors. She has built a career at the highest levels of Canadian business, serving in senior executive roles including Vice President positions at Bell Canada Enterprises, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Air Canada Jazz, and President of Minogue Medical Inc.. She currently serves on the boards of Emera Inc., National Bank of Canada, and Kinaxis, and chairs the Audit Committees of National Bank and Kinaxis, reflecting deep expertise in financial oversight, risk, and corporate governance. 

Her service to Mount Allison spans two decades on the Board of Regents, including leadership on the Executive Committee, Board Chair, and service as Chancellor. 

Through professional excellence, principled governance, and sustained commitment to her alma mater, Lynn Loewen exemplifies the leadership recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Carolyn Longaphie ('93) is a community planner, designer, and entrepreneur whose work has helped shape public spaces and community infrastructure across Atlantic Canada and Ontario. She has built a career that bridges creative design, technical expertise, and meaningful community engagement. 

As co-founder and CEO of Trace Planning and Design in Moncton, Carolyn has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of people, policy, and place. What began as a small business has grown into an award-winning landscape architecture and urban planning and design firm. Through her leadership, the firm brings together sustainable design practices, cultural understanding, and collaborative consultation to create engaging public spaces, including parks, plazas, and memorial spaces, community and campus master plans, and recreation and active transportation planning. 

Among her many contributions are projects such as the RCMP  Memorial Honour Garden in Moncton, the revitalization of Fredericton’s historic Officers’ Square, downtown community improvement plans in Miramichi and Moncton, the Bike St. John’s Cycling Master Plan, and regional planning initiatives supporting recreation, active transportation, and public space design. Her work emphasizes sustainability, thoughtful consultation, and human-centred design that reflects the needs and identities of the communities served.  

Through entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary thinking, and a deep commitment to creating vibrant and inclusive public spaces, Carolyn Longaphie exemplifies the kind of community leadership and innovation recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Caroline Lulham-Sharp ('86) has spent more than three decades shaping Canadian sport at the highest international levels. A respected leader in sport communications, governance, and athlete welfare, she has played a critical role in how Canadian athletes and teams are represented on the world stage.

Her Olympic career spans more than two decades. Beginning with the Sydney 2000 Games, she has served Team Canada in communications leadership roles at successive Olympic competitions, including Salt Lake City 2002, Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, Vancouver 2010, London 2012, Sochi 2014, Rio 2016, Pyeong Chang 2018, Tokyo 2020, Beijing 2022, Paris 2024, and the Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Games. She has also been a team member at two Commonwealth Games; 6 Pan Am Games and one Paralympic Games. In these demanding international environments, she has guided communications strategy, supported athletes and coaches, and helped ensure that Canadian teams are represented with professionalism and clarity before a global audience.

She has also served as National Teams Communications Specialist with Athletics Canada and played a key leadership role in the Canadian Olympic Committee’s communications programme during the London 2012 Olympic Games. In recent years, she has been contracted by a variety of national sport organizations to provide guidance on issues and crisis management. 

Lucy MacNeil ('91) has devoted her career to performing, preserving, and advancing Celtic music rooted in the rich musical traditions of Cape Breton. An accomplished vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, performing on fiddle, Celtic harp, bodhrán, and through step dance. She is known for the warmth, authenticity, and unmistakable joy she brings to audiences across Canada and internationally. 

As a founding member of The Barra MacNeils, she helped build one of Canada’s most respected Celtic ensembles, contributing to numerous award-winning recordings, East Coast Music Awards, and Juno recognition. She has performed in major venues and at international festivals, carrying East Coast musical traditions to global stages and sharing the vitality of Celtic culture with audiences worldwide. 

In 2024, Lucy released her debut solo album Angels Whisper, which won Traditional Album of the Year at the 2025 Canadian Folk Music Awards and earned her the Stan Rogers Traditional Singer of the Year distinction — national recognition of her artistry. Angels Whisper also received the 2025 Music Nova Scotia Award for Traditional/Roots Recording of the Year. In fall 2024 and spring 2025, Lucy toured nationally across Canada with her band in support of the album. 

Beyond the stage, Lucy teaches traditional instruments and mentors' young musicians, ensuring Celtic traditions continue to thrive. She also collaborates widely, including with the acclaimed all-female ensemble Island Girls. 

Through artistry, mentorship, and cultural stewardship, Lucy MacNeil embodies the spirit of the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Dawn MacNutt (’57) is one of Canada’s most distinctive sculptors, internationally recognized for work that explores vulnerability, resilience, and the beauty of human frailty. Over a career spanning decades, she has presented more than one hundred exhibitions, including over twenty solo shows, and her work is held in major public and private collections across Canada and internationally.  

Originally trained and employed as a social worker and family therapist, MacNutt brings a profound understanding of human experience to her artistic practice. She began by weaving natural materials such as wild willow, wisteria, and grapevine into abstracted human forms, drawing on traditional craft techniques to explore themes of fragility and endurance. She later developed a singular process of casting these woven forms into bronze, transforming ephemeral organic structures into permanent public sculptures. This fusion of craft, care, and contemporary sculpture has become her signature and has expanded the possibilities of sculptural practice in Canada.  

Her contributions to Canadian cultural life have been recognized with the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, induction into the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts, and honorary doctorates from Mount Saint Vincent University and Mount Allison University.

Through innovation, empathy, and artistic excellence, Dawn MacNutt embodies the creative courage and cultural leadership recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Hughena Matheson (’66) is a writer, educator, and national cultural leader whose work has strengthened Canada’s literary landscape and expanded public access to Canadian stories. A graduate of Mount Allison with an honours degree in Latin, she spent her professional career in Ontario as a secondary school educator specializing in English and peer tutoring, where her innovative work in student-centred learning earned national recognition through the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence.

In retirement, Matheson continued to advance literacy and education through writing and editing for an educational publisher. She is also a respected columnist and essayist whose work has appeared in publications including The Hamilton Spectator, where she writes about Canadian literature, libraries, kindness, and the role stories play in shaping community life.

Matheson now serves as President of the Board of Directors and Executive Director of Project Bookmark Canada, a national literary initiative that installs excerpts from Canadian novels and poems at the precise geographic locations where their stories unfold. The project has achieved installations in all ten provinces, creating a unique coast-to-coast literary trail that connects readers with the landscapes that inspired Canada’s writers. Under her leadership, the province of New Brunswick got its first Bookmarks, and for the first time, a Bookmark was installed on a university campus (Dalhousie University). 

Through leadership in literature, education, and cultural stewardship, Hughena Matheson is recognized with the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Frances McBurnie (‘68) has devoted her life to music education, mentorship, and community leadership on Prince Edward Island. For more than five decades she has nurtured generations of young musicians as a teacher, accompanist, performer, and mentor, helping shape the province’s musical life through both formal education and community engagement.
 
Trained in music and naturally good in mathematics, Frances began her career as a schoolteacher, bringing the same discipline and creativity to both subjects. Alongside her work in the classroom, she became widely respected as a piano teacher and accompanist, supporting countless students through lessons, recitals, and music festival performances. Many of the province’s most accomplished young musicians have benefited from her guidance, encouragement, and high musical standards.

Since 1997, she has served as music director and organist at the Kirk of St. James in Charlottetown, following earlier service at St. John’s Presbyterian Church in Belfast. Through this role she has shaped the musical life of the congregation while organizing performances and supporting the church’s Choral Scholarship Program, which encourages young singers to develop their talents.

Frances has also provided leadership through the PEI Music Festival Association and the PEI Registered Music Teachers Association, helping sustain a vibrant musical culture across the province.

Through a lifetime of teaching, mentorship, and musical leadership, Frances McBurnie reflects the community spirit and dedication honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.

Margaret Norrie McCain (’54, LLD ’95) is one of Canada’s most influential champions of early childhood development, whose decades of advocacy, research leadership, and philanthropy helped shape the movement for a national early learning and childcare system. Through sustained engagement with researchers, educators, and political leaders across the country, she has helped transform public understanding of how the earliest years of life shape lifelong learning, health, and well-being.

Margaret made history as the first woman to serve as Chancellor of Mount Allison University and later as the first woman appointed Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick, serving from 1994 to 1997. In both roles she championed education, civic engagement, and public service.

Her philanthropy has had a profound impact across Canada, supporting initiatives that advance women’s health, early childhood development, arts and culture, and post-secondary education. Through her leadership and generosity, she has helped strengthen institutions and expand opportunities for individuals and communities across the country. 

Through transformative leadership, philanthropy, and lifelong advocacy for early childhood development, Margaret Norrie McCain is recognized with the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.

Susan McIsaac (‘88) aspires to leadership by example and believes the key to success is surrounding oneself with good people. As a mature student and mother of young children, she completed her Commerce degree at Mount Allison through a non‑traditional path, balancing academic demands with family life. The small-university environment played a defining role for her, allowing her to get to know professors and classmates, and offering opportunities she believes would have been out of reach at a larger institution.

Susan began her accounting career in Amherst with Doane Raymond, and Amherst has remained the headquarters of her professional life ever since. In 1999, she founded sj mcisaac CA— today McIsaac Darragh Inc. — a firm built on community connection, client relationships, and deep respect for entrepreneurs from all sizes of businesses.

Susan led a practice powered by top-notch employees in a profession historically dominated by men, offering a flexible and family-friendly workplace long before they became common. Her designation as a Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant reflects one of her profession’s highest honours.

Susan has contributed extensively beyond her practice, serving on the Mount Allison University Board of Regents and community, provincial, and professional organizations. She maintains that interacting with dedicated and diverse volunteers taught her more than she contributed. Susan’s focus now is on strengthening and expanding economic and individual opportunities in rural Nova Scotia.

Through entrepreneurship, progressive leadership, and sustained service, Susan McIsaac embodies the spirit of the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.   

Leslie McLean (’81) has devoted her career to strengthening health systems, supporting caregivers, and advancing community well-being. As an Advanced Practice Nurse and Adjunct Professor in Dalhousie University’s School of Nursing, she contributed to oncology and clinical ethics education, inter-professional training, and workforce development initiatives that improved both patient care and provider resilience across the province. Her work has included authoring numerous publications and delivering invited presentations to professional audiences, and teaching in the Interprofessional Psychosocial Oncology Distance Education (IPODE) program, which serves students from across Canada. 

Her leadership was nationally recognized in 2010 when Accreditation Canada named her compassion fatigue initiative a Leading Practice. Identifying the emotional toll of high-intensity clinical environments, Leslie designed and implemented a structured program to promote workplace wellness and support health professionals. Earlier in her career she also practiced as a Charge Nurse in long-term care in Norway, bringing valuable international experience to her work in Canadian health systems. 

Leslie’s volunteer service reflects extraordinary breadth and consistency. She is Vice Chair of the Board of Hope Blooms, has chaired the North End Community Health Centre and Brunswick Street Mission boards, served as a Director of the George Brown College Foundation and a member of the Board of Governors of Mount Saint Vincent University, and supported refugee sponsorship, newcomer settlement, and international medical outreach initiatives. 

Through professional innovation, sustained volunteerism, and visionary philanthropy, Leslie McLean is recognized with the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Dr. Kelsey Erin Mills ('05) is a Canadian physician, surgeon, and nationally recognized expert in women’s midlife health whose work has helped transform the conversation around menopause care and hormone therapy. A Gold Medal graduate in Honours Biology from Mount Allison with a minor in Psychology, she has built a career dedicated to advancing evidence-based medicine in an area of women’s health that has historically been under-researched and underserved. 

Dr. Mills is widely recognized for her leadership in menopausal medicine, advocating for improved care, research, and education for women experiencing complex menopause and hormonal transitions. Through her clinical practice, professional teaching, and national media engagement, she has worked to correct widespread misinformation and to ensure that both physicians and patients have access to current scientific knowledge on menopause management. 

Her expertise has contributed to national clinical guidelines and professional education initiatives across Canada. Dr. Mills serves on advisory and leadership bodies including the Menopause Foundation of Canada, the Canadian Menopause Society, and Canadian Women in Medicine, where she helps guide professional standards, physician education, and advocacy efforts to improve women’s health care. She serves as a menopause expert with the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada. 

Through her clinical leadership, advocacy, and national influence in advancing menopause care, Dr. Kelsey Mills exemplifies the professional impact and scientific leadership recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin. 

Dr. Morgan Morrissey ('15) represents a new generation of women in science whose impact is both national in scope and deeply personal in reach. One of only 30 female pediatric gastroenterologists in Canada — and one of just 10 nationally certified in Intestinal Ultrasound — she is advancing highly specialized care for children living with inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, and eosinophilic esophagitis.

A first-generation university student from Sackville, New Brunswick, Morgan excelled at Mount Allison as a Bell Scholar, Academic All-Canadian varsity athlete, student leader, and emerging researcher. Her summers in laboratory research helped launch a medical career defined not only by clinical excellence, but by service and mentorship. During residency, she received awards for teaching excellence and for developing initiatives to improve pediatric nutrition.

Now a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Dr. Morrissey presents and publishes nationally and internationally, shaping best practices in pediatric digestive health.

From small-town beginnings to national leadership in pediatric medicine, she embodies the spirit of Grace Annie Lockhart: opening doors, raising standards, and improving lives through science, skill, and service.

Susan Mullin ('83) is widely recognized as an accomplished leader in Canadian health-care philanthropy. Over a career spanning grassroots charities to major institutional foundations, she has demonstrated an exceptional ability to build cultures of philanthropy that are both mission-driven and strategically sound. 

Susan’s leadership has been defined by a commitment to social justice as much as by results. She has guided health-care foundations working in areas that require both sensitivity and resolve — including HIV/AIDS services and in mental health and addictions care. In each setting, she has strengthened organizational capacity, elevated fundraising performance, and positioned institutions for long-term sustainability. Her work has not simply raised funds; it has expanded access to care, advanced research, and improved health outcomes in communities across Ontario and, most recently as CEO of the QEII Health Sciences Centre Foundation, Atlantic Canada.

In recognition of her contributions to the profession and the communities she serves, Susan received the Outstanding Fundraising Professional Award from the Toronto Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Leaders to be Proud of Lifetime Achievement Award from Start Proud, the latter recognizing LGBTQ+ executive or industry leaders that have demonstrated a long history of exemplary success in their careers, organizations, and communities. She is a dedicated volunteer, committed to giving back in the communities in which she lives, works and plays. Colleagues describe her as a leader who balances discipline with compassion and strategy with purpose.

Through steady vision and principled leadership, Susan Mullin has transformed organizations and amplified their impact — embodying the enduring spirit of service that defines the Grace Annie Lockhart legacy. 

Lara Murphy ('93) is a Canadian entrepreneur and business leader whose career spans construction, community leadership, and professional sport. She currently serves as co-founder, president and chief executive officer of Calgary Wild FC, Alberta’s first professional women’s soccer club and a founding team in Canada’s new Northern Super League, marking a significant step forward for professional women’s sport in the country. 

Lara is also the owner of Ryan Murphy Construction Inc., the only female-owned commercial construction company in Calgary. The firm manages major commercial and business projects across Western Canada. Lara champions belonging and innovation in the construction industry, breaking barriers for women in construction and redefining what it means to build with purpose. 

She regularly gives talks and participates in forums about leadership, entrepreneurship, business, and sport. She advocates for equity, inclusivity, authenticity, and supporting entrepreneurs through community initiatives and her board work, which has included YW Calgary, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary Chamber of Commerce, and the Calgary Airport Authority. 

In 2022, she was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for community service. 

Through entrepreneurship, civic leadership, and her role advancing professional women’s sport in Canada, Lara Murphy exemplifies the impact recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Dr. Wendy Nielsen (‘84, LLD '11) is an operatic soprano and educator whose distinguished career has brought Canadian artistry to some of the world’s leading opera stages. Known for the clarity, power, and expressive range of her voice, she built an international reputation performing major roles in the classical repertoire while collaborating with many of the most respected conductors and orchestras of her generation

Her international career began with her 1996 Metropolitan Opera debut as Fiordiligi in Mozart’s Così fan tutte. She has appeared with opera companies and orchestras across North America and Europe, working with conductors such as James Levine, Kurt Masur, Charles Dutoit, Richard Bradshaw, and Ivan Fischer.

Following her performing career, Wendy has played an important role in mentoring emerging singers. She is Associate Professor of Voice and Opera at the University of Toronto and Head Vocal Consultant for the Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio. She created the St Andrew’s Opera Summer Workshop in 1994 and was its Artistic Director for twenty-seven years.

Her contributions to music and arts leadership have been recognized with the Order of New Brunswick, the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, and honorary doctorates from several Canadian universities.

Through artistic excellence and mentorship, Dr. Wendy Nielsen reflects the creative influence honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.

Margaret Fawcett Norrie (‘28, LLD '81) was a scientist, educator, farmer, and public servant whose life reflected resilience, intellect, and a deep commitment to public service. Raised in Upper Sackville, New Brunswick, she overcame the early loss of her father and was supported in her education by her aunt and uncle, Agnes and George Trueman. When her uncle later became President of Mount Allison University, he encouraged Margaret to attend the university, where she graduated in 1928 with a Bachelor of Arts with honours in Biology.  

Following graduation, Margaret joined the Mount Allison faculty as an assistant instructor in Biology and also served as Assistant Dean of Women, supporting students during a period when opportunities for women in higher education and science were still emerging.  

After marrying mining engineer James Paul Norrie, Margaret later found herself widowed and responsible for raising eight children. She relocated to the Norrie family farm near Truro, Nova Scotia, where she successfully managed the homestead while remaining deeply engaged in community and political life.  

Her commitment to public service led her into politics, and in 1956 she became the first woman in Nova Scotia to run in a provincial election for any political party. In 1972 Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau appointed her to the Senate of Canada, making her the first woman from Nova Scotia to serve in that role.  

Through leadership in science, agriculture, and public life, Margaret Fawcett Norrie reflects the pioneering spirit honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Heidi-Lyn O’Connor (’25) represents a path to Mount Allison shaped by resilience and determination. Attending university as both a first-generation and mature student while raising two young children, she approached her studies with remarkable focus and purpose. 

Heidi-Lyn distinguished herself as an Honours Biology student, earning Dean’s List standing and the Gay Hansen Award. Her research on shorebird breeding origins focused on field studies in natural environments. She also participated in a field school in the Galápagos Islands, examining shark population data. Her honours research was presented at Environmental Science Atlantic, where she received second place for best oral presentation. While at Mount Allison, she completed a diploma through ABES as a zoo technician and interned at Magnetic Hill Zoo. She also founded the Mature Students Club, creating community and advocacy for non-traditional students. 

An accomplished photographer, Heidi-Lyn has built a significant presence within Atlantic Canada’s arts and music community. A multiple East Coast Music Award recipient, including Visual Artist of the Year (2024) and Media Person of the Year (2023), she is widely recognized as a music journalist, visual artist, and cultural advocate. She is also three-time Music New Brunswick Champion of the Year. Her initiative East Track Mind, produces and hosts a nationally syndicated radio program highlighting East Coast music, and remains connected to Mount Allison through service on the CHMA board. 

Through academic achievement, artistic leadership, and advocacy for mature and non-traditional students, Heidi-Lyn O’Connor is recognized with the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Heather Patterson (‘75) has made a lasting contribution to communities across southeastern New Brunswick through leadership in lifelong learning and an unwavering commitment to food security and community care.  

A strong believer in the power of lifelong learning, Heather was instrumental in founding the Tantramar Seniors College, a not-for-profit organization that offers accessible educational and cultural programming for adults over fifty. Serving communities across Sackville, the greater Sackville, Greater Moncton, Shediac and Amherst, the college provides opportunities for intellectual curiosity, discussion, and connection in an inclusive and welcoming environment. Built largely through volunteer effort, the organization reflects Heather’s belief that learning should remain a joyful and shared pursuit throughout life.  

Her commitment to community well-being is equally evident through her work with the Sackville Food Bank. Beginning as a volunteer in 2015 and later serving as president, Heather has helped expand services and partnerships that support individuals and families facing food insecurity. Under her leadership the food bank strengthened community collaborations, broadened access to fresh food, and developed initiatives such as a second-hand store that helps sustain its programs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she also helped ensure that Mount Allison international students could access food bank services when other supports were limited.  

In recognition of her leadership and compassion, Heather received the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Through decades of community leadership, Heather Patterson exemplifies the service and generosity of spirit recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Paige Percy (‘20) is building a career in public service that reflects both policy expertise and principled leadership. As a Trade Policy Analyst with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, she contributes to Canada’s agricultural trade security through her work supporting Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement negotiations. In a high-stakes and complex policy environment, Paige engages thoughtfully with stakeholders and international delegations, helping defend and expand market access for Canadian agriculture. 

Beyond her role in the public service, Paige has demonstrated sustained commitment to youth advocacy and equitable leadership. As the youngest member of the Board of Directors for Experiences Canada, she aims to ensures that young people, particularly those from rural, remote, and northern communities, have a voice in shaping national experiential learning opportunities. Her leadership is grounded in a deep understanding of the transformational impact of opportunities like internships and exchanges coupled with a strong belief in equitable access to these opportunities. 

A participant in initiatives such as the Canadian Council for Youth Prosperity, Young Diplomats of Canada, and Leading Change Canada, Paige has consistently chosen service-oriented pathways. As a young, queer woman from rural Ontario, she brings perspective, resilience, and care to her community service. 

Through public service and community leadership, Paige Percy embodies the courage, initiative, and forward-looking vision that define the legacy of Grace Annie Lockhart.

Amanda Peters ('99) is a Mi’kmaq writer and member of Glooscap First Nation whose work brings Indigenous stories, histories, and perspectives to readers across Canada and internationally. An Associate Professor in the Department of English and Theatre at Acadia University, Amanda draws on Mi’kmaq experience, memory, and family history to create fiction that explores identity, loss, resilience, and belonging. 

Her debut novel, The Berry Pickers, quickly became one of the most celebrated Canadian novels of recent years. It has been translated into twenty-five languages. The book received the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction (2024), the Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Award (2023), the Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence for Best First Crime Novel (2024), and the Dartmouth Book Award for Fiction (2024). It was also shortlisted for six other major literary prizes. 

Earlier in her career, Amanda’s short fiction earned national recognition, including the Indigenous Voices Award (2021) for her story “Waiting for the Long Night Moon.” She was also named a Writers’ Trust of Canada Rising Star and selected for Publishers Weekly’s Writers to Watch.  

Through storytelling grounded in Mi’kmaq experience and memory, Amanda Peters is expanding whose stories are heard in Canadian literature - the kind of cultural leadership and influence recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin.

Dr. Carla Pittman ('91) is a physician leader whose career has helped shape the future of healthcare at Dartmouth General Hospital and across Nova Scotia. A graduate of Mount Allison University with a BSc Honours in Psychology and Biology, she went on to earn her medical degree at Memorial University of Newfoundland before completing her radiology residency and a Master’s in Clinical Epidemiology.

Since joining Dartmouth General Hospital as a clinical radiologist in 2000, Dr. Pittman has held numerous leadership roles, including President of the Medical Staff Association and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging. She has been a driving force behind the expansion of diagnostic imaging services at the hospital, championing the introduction of the hospital’s first MRI and advocating for advanced imaging technologies to improve access and reduce wait times for patients across the region. 

Beyond her clinical leadership, Dr. Pittman has played a transformative role in hospital philanthropy and innovation. As co-chair of the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation’s Above and Beyond Campaign, she helped raise more than $13.7 million to expand surgical capacity and modernize diagnostic imaging facilities. Her leadership of the physicians’ giving campaign achieved 100 percent participation, a rare accomplishment in Canadian hospital fundraising. 

Through her medical leadership, commitment to innovation, and dedication to improving patient care, Dr. Carla Pittman exemplifies the spirit of leadership and community impact recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.

Shauna Pollock (‘04) has built a career defined by innovation in education and a sustained commitment to community inclusion. An award-winning elementary school teacher, she was recognized in 2013 with the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence for her student-centered approach and creative integration of technology in the classroom. Her work demonstrated how thoughtful use of digital tools could enhance learning, engagement, and student confidence.

In 2017, Shauna founded Blue Sky School in Ottawa — an experimental “school of tomorrow” designed to rethink traditional education models through project-based learning, student agency, and flexible approaches to curriculum. The initiative attracted national media attention and reflected her willingness to challenge convention in pursuit of more responsive and creative learning environments.

Equally significant is her commitment to accessibility and belonging. As the organizer of the Glebe Halloween Village, Shauna created a free daytime trick-or-treating experience designed specifically for children and youth with mobility, sensory, or intellectual disabilities. The event has grown into a widely attended and celebrated community gathering that ensures children of all abilities can participate fully in a cherished community tradition.

Through her leadership in education and her commitment to building more inclusive communities, Shauna Pollock exemplifies the creativity, courage, and community impact recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Mary Pratt (‘57, LLD '92) was one of Canada’s most celebrated painters, known for transforming ordinary domestic scenes into luminous works that reshaped how we see everyday life. Born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, she developed an early fascination with colour, light, and observation - elements that became central to her artistic vision. 

Early in her career, Mary developed a distinctive realist style marked by meticulous attention to light and surface. Her paintings elevated familiar objects—jars of jelly, fish, aluminum foil - into subjects of striking visual power, while exploring themes of domestic life, memory, and the quiet drama of daily experience. Her work has been exhibited and published across Canada and internationally, broadening discussions about realism, women’s artistic voices, and Atlantic Canada's cultural life. 

Mary is also remembered for her sharp intelligence and quick wit, qualities that made her a beloved figure in Canada’s artistic community. She was a committed advocate for the arts and a mentor to many generations of artists. Her contributions were widely recognized: she was named a Companion of the Order of Canada in 1996, received the Molson Prize for the Arts, and was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, among many substantial honours. 

Through her lifetime of artistic achievement and cultural influence, Mary Pratt embodies the artistic excellence and creative legacy honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Dr. Wendy (Franks) Price (‘87) is a school psychologist whose leadership and clinical work have shaped the practice of school psychology across the United States. In 2024 she was named United States National School Psychologist of the Year, the highest honour awarded by the National Association of School Psychologists.

Wendy has worked in high school settings supporting students and families as they navigate complex emotional, behavioural, and learning challenges. Her work combines compassionate counselling with comprehensive clinical assessment.

Wendy has also played a significant role in advancing the profession itself. She served as President of the Massachusetts School Psychologists Association from 2010 to 2012 and later as President of the National Association of School Psychologists from 2020 to 2021, becoming the first Canadian to hold that position. Through this leadership she helped shape professional standards, policy discussions, and national advocacy for student mental health supports in schools.

In addition, Wendy contributes to graduate education as adjunct faculty at the University of Massachusetts Boston and William James College. She is a sought-after speaker nationally and internationally on topics including eating disorders, non-suicidal self-injury, and positive psychology, and was recently invited to contribute a book chapter on leadership for school psychology practitioners.

Through professional leadership and a lifelong commitment to student well-being, Dr. Wendy (Franks) Price reflects the service and impact honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.

Adrienne Pringle (’97) has built a distinguished career at the intersection of music, mental health, and community wellbeing. A certified music therapist and registered psychotherapist with more than two decades of clinical experience, she has supported individuals and families through some of life’s most challenging moments — including mental health struggles, bereavement, hospice palliative care, and chronic illness. Her work combines musical creativity with evidence-based therapeutic practice, helping people find connection, expression, and healing through music.  

Beyond her clinical practice, Adrienne has played a significant leadership role in advancing the profession of music therapy in Canada. She served as President of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists from 2015-2017 and continues to contribute nationally as a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Music Therapy Fund. As an educator and mentor, she has supervised students at Wilfrid Laurier University and served as adjunct part-time faculty at Concordia University, helping guide the next generation of certified music therapists.  

Adrienne is also an innovator and social entrepreneur. She co-founded Beyond the Studio, an interdisciplinary practice integrating psychotherapy, music therapy, and music education, and co-created Sing It Girls, a program designed to build confidence and self-esteem in young girls through group singing. She is also co-host of the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast, a platform that amplifies voices and emerging ideas across the national music therapy community.  

Through leadership, mentorship, and expanding understanding of music therapy in Canada, Adrienne Pringle exemplifies the spirit of the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin. 

Karen Radford (’89) is a Canadian business leader whose career has influenced corporate governance, organizational transformation, and gender equity across industries. Over more than three decades in senior executive roles, she has guided organizations through strategic growth, sustainable business practices, and cultural change while serving as a committed advocate for community engagement and corporate giving. 

She served on the executive leadership teams of Enbridge as EVP People, Planet and Partners and then Chief Transformation Officer and at TELUS as President of Business Solutions, Partner Solutions and International, as well as President of TELUS Quebec. In these roles, Karen helped lead enterprise-wide transformation while advancing sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence. 

Karen’s leadership also extends to corporate governance through service on boards including Loblaw Companies Limited, Énergir, Western Financial Group, and Matrix Solutions. She has also served as Chair of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, supporting initiatives that improve health outcomes for children and families. 

Internationally, Karen has championed women’s leadership through co-founding the Women’s Leadership Foundation and supporting initiatives connecting emerging female leaders with experienced executives. She is also the author of the Little Books of Big Somethings series. 

Her impact has been widely recognized. Karen was named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, later inducted into the Women’s Executive Network Hall of Fame, and awarded the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal. 

Karen Radford exemplifies principled leadership and systemic impact, qualities that make her a deserving recipient of the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.

Rachel Reid ('02) is a Canadian novelist whose Game Changers series has reshaped contemporary queer romance fiction. Through stories centered on professional hockey players navigating rivalry, identity, and love, her work has expanded LGBTQ+ representation within both sports narratives and mainstream publishing.

Her breakout novel Heated Rivalry (2019), the second book in the Game Changers series, became a defining work in queer sports romance. Its portrayal of a long-term relationship between two rival professional hockey players challenges traditional narratives within a sport long associated with rigid expectations around masculinity and sexuality. In doing so, Rachel’s writing broadened conversations about identity, acceptance, and belonging within both sport and popular culture.

The cultural reach of Heated Rivalry expanded dramatically with its television adaptation, which premiered on Crave and reached international audiences through HBO Max. The series sparked global fan engagement and a dramatic resurgence in readership, propelling multiple titles in the Game Changers series onto the New York Times, USA Today, and Washington Post bestseller lists while dominating digital charts across North America.

Her political science degree at Mount Allison may not have predicted a career writing hockey romance, but it certainly prepared her well for stories about rivalry, strategy, and unexpected alliances.

Through storytelling that broadens who is seen and celebrated in sport and popular fiction, Rachel Reid embodies the creativity, courage, and cultural influence honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.

Piper Riley Thompson (‘16) is redefining early leadership in the legal profession. She is widely recognized across Canada as a trusted mentor and advocate for law students navigating one of the country’s most demanding professional pathways. 

After failing the Ontario bar exams and later passing, Piper transformed personal setback into professional purpose. She founded Ontario Bar Exam Coach, creating a holistic model of exam preparation rooted in strategy, transparency, and resilience. Over five years, she helped more than 1,000 students prepare for and pass the Ontario bar exams. 

Through her former podcast, Off the Tracks, and her candid writing about mental health, career uncertainty, and non-traditional legal paths, Piper challenges narrow definitions of success within the profession. She is actively engaged in the legal community, volunteering as Director of Student Programs for the Canadian Association of LGBTQ2S+ Lawyers’ Prisme Conference and serving as Canadian Regional Representative for the National Association for Law Placement. 

Piper served as Assistant Director of the Career and Professional Development Office at the University of Calgary Faculty of Law (2022-2026) and is now the Director of Professional Resources & Administration in Torys LLP’s Calgary office. 

By transforming adversity into action, Piper mentors the next generation of lawyers while helping reshape the profession toward greater honesty, inclusivity, and well-being – work that reflects the courage, innovation, and professional impact honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Jo-Ann Roberts Kelly ('77) is an award-winning Canadian journalist and public leader whose career has been defined by a deep commitment to informed public dialogue and democratic engagement. Over more than three decades in broadcasting, including twenty years with CBC Radio One, she became a trusted voice for listeners across the country. She hosted major programs such as All Points West in Victoria and a daily morning show in Moncton, and played key roles in national election coverage and major live broadcast events. Her journalism earned national recognition, including finalist honours from the Canadian Association of Journalists and multiple team awards for CBC national news coverage.

Following her distinguished broadcasting career, Jo-Ann brought her experience in public communication to political leadership. She served as Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Canada and later as Interim Leader from 2019 to 2020, guiding the party through a period of national transition. Through this work she developed a strong national profile as a spokesperson for the party, representing its vision for democratic reform, environmental stewardship, and social justice.

Throughout her career, Jo-Ann has remained a thoughtful advocate for democratic participation and community engagement. Her book Storm the Ballot Box: An Insider’s Guide to a Voting Revolution reflects her ongoing commitment to strengthening democratic institutions and encouraging citizens to participate more fully in public life.  

Through journalism, public leadership, and principled civic engagement, Jo-Ann Roberts Kelly exemplifies the values recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin.

The Hon. Brenda Robertson ('50) was a pioneering figure in Canadian public life whose leadership permanently changed the landscape of politics in New Brunswick. In 1967 she became the first woman ever elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, breaking a long-standing barrier in provincial politics and opening the door for women to participate fully in elected leadership.

Her trailblazing continued when she was appointed the first woman to serve in the New Brunswick Cabinet. Over the course of her political career she held several significant portfolios, including Minister of Youth, Minister of Health and Community Services, and Minister responsible for the Status of Women. As Minister of Health she established New Brunswick's Extra-Mural program. She was also instrumental in the creation of the New Brunswick Advisory Council on the Status of Women, helping establish an institutional voice to advance equality and opportunity for women in the province.

Robertson’s influence extended nationally when she was appointed to the Senate of Canada in 1984, where she represented New Brunswick and brought an Atlantic Canadian perspective to federal legislation and policy.

In recognition of her lasting impact on public life, she was appointed to both the Order of New Brunswick and the Order of Canada. Through courage, determination, and public leadership, Brenda Robertson helped redefine what was possible for women in Canadian politics — a legacy that reflects the pioneering spirit honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Sophie Robidoux ('17) is an emerging Canadian leader in international security and defence policy whose career has advanced rapidly through the federal public service and onto the global stage. With a Master of Arts in International Affairs from Carleton University specializing in conflict analysis and resolution, she has quickly distinguished herself as a thoughtful and trusted policy advisor in complex international environments. 

Beginning her career as a junior policy analyst with the Canadian Coast Guard in 2019, Sophie soon moved into increasingly senior roles within Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Department of National Defence. By 2022 she had been appointed Section Head of Arctic Policy at National Defence, providing strategic advice on Arctic defence issues, supporting senior military and civilian leadership in international forums, and preparing policy guidance for ministers and senior officials. 

In recognition of her exceptional leadership and professionalism, she received the Deputy Minister’s Commendation Young Professional Award in 2023. 

She now serves as Canada’s Defence and Security Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations in New York, where she contributes to international peacekeeping policy, UN negotiations, and Canada’s engagement on global security issues. 

Through her remarkable early career in public service and her growing influence in international diplomacy and security policy, Sophie Robidoux represents a new generation of leaders whose work and promise are reflected in the spirit of the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Elizabeth “Sweetheart” Eaton Rosenthal (’64) is a textile designer and artist whose creative career in New York helped shape the visual language of American fashion while demonstrating the power of individual artistic identity. A graduate of Mount Allison’s fine arts program, where she studied with renowned Canadian painter Alex Colville, she developed the foundation in colour and design that would define her professional life. 

Building her career in New York City, she worked in textile and colour design within the American fashion industry. Over the following decades she produced hand-painted fabric prints and repeat patterns used by major fashion houses and designers including Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, and Liz Claiborne. In 1987 she founded SweetPea Design Studio, building a successful textile design business that supplied original patterns to the fashion industry and employed a team of artists. 

Elizabeth’s later became widely known as “The Green Lady of Brooklyn,” adopting a monochromatic green aesthetic that transformed her professional expertise in colour into a living artistic statement. Rosenthal’s striking personal aesthetic has attracted global media attention and become part of Brooklyn’s cultural landscape, illustrating how authentic artistic practice can shape public imagination and cultural identity. 

Through decades of artistic practice, textile design, and creative entrepreneurship, Elizabeth Eaton Rosenthal is recognized with the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Dr. Amy Rowat ('98, '99) is an internationally recognized biophysicist whose research explores the mechanical properties of cells and their role in human disease.

As Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), her work in soft-matter biophysics has opened new pathways for understanding disease progression, including identifying therapeutic targets in ovarian cancer through the study of cell mechanics.

Her scientific leadership has been recognized through prestigious honours including a National Science Foundation CAREER Award and the Allen Distinguished Investigator Award.

Beyond the laboratory, Dr. Rowat is widely known for transforming how complex scientific ideas are communicated to broader audiences. Through the innovative Science & Cooking course and public lecture series—developed at Harvard and expanded at UCLA - she uses everyday food and cooking processes to illustrate advanced concepts in physics, chemistry, and biology, bringing scientific discovery to students and the public in engaging and accessible ways.

Her leadership as an educator has been recognized with the UCLA Distinguished Teaching Award (2021) and the Gold Shield Faculty Prize (2025). In 2025, she was also named the inaugural Marcie H. Rothman Presidential Chair in Food Studies at UCLA.

Through pioneering research, interdisciplinary teaching, and global science outreach, Dr. Rowat exemplifies the innovation and leadership celebrated by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Lorraine P. Saab (‘72) stands among the many Mount Allison alumnae who, across generations, have quietly ensured that opportunity remains within reach for future students. Through acts of generosity and foresight, these women have helped sustain a tradition that defines the university’s community: alumni supporting the students who follow them. 

A Justice of the Peace with the Ontario Court of Justice, Lorraine has devoted her professional life to public service, bringing fairness, judgment, and integrity to the administration of justice. Her career reflects a deep commitment to the principles of responsibility and community that define both the legal profession and a lifelong commitment to serving others. 

Inspired by her parents, Lorraine chose to express that commitment by helping ensure that financial barriers do not stand in the way of a student’s education. Like many alumnae before her, she understood that bursaries are more than financial assistance, they are acts of faith in the promise and potential of students whose paths might otherwise be uncertain. 

Through service, generosity, and a belief in the transformative power of education, Lorraine P. Saab reflects the enduring legacy of Grace Annie Lockhart, helping ensure that the door she first opened remains open to others, a commitment honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Julie Scriver ('83) is a publisher, designer, and creative director whose work has helped shape one of Canada’s most respected independent publishing houses. For more than four decades she has been at the heart of Goose Lane Editions, an Atlantic Canadian press widely recognized for its commitment to literary excellence, visual arts publishing, and regional storytelling. 

As co-owner and creative director, Julie has played a central role in sustaining and growing Goose Lane through a period of major change in the publishing industry. Under the leadership of Julie and Susanne Alexander, Goose Lane Editions has produced award-winning and bestselling Canadian titles while maintaining the company's reputation for beautifully designed literary and art publications.  

Julie’s influence is also deeply visible in the design and visual identity of the books themselves. As creative director she has designed and overseen the creation of hundreds of book covers and art publications, collaborating with writers, artists, and cultural institutions such as the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, the Owens Art Gallery, and the National Gallery of Canada to produce books that are as visually striking as they are intellectually engaging.

Barbie Smith (‘75) represents the generations of Mount Allison alumnae who entered the teaching profession and transformed lives through education. Over a distinguished career in New Brunswick, she shaped the lives of students throughout Charlotte County, New Brunswick.

As a social studies educator, she fostered civic literacy, critical inquiry, and historical understanding, equipping generations of young people to engage thoughtfully in the world around them. Her classroom was known as a magical space, where artifacts collected over decades were used to bring lessons vividly to life, making history tangible and personal for her students. Her career reflects the enduring power of education to shape lives, communities, and futures — work carried forward by Mount Allison alumnae in classrooms everywhere.

Beyond the classroom, Barbie has been deeply committed to community life and has volunteered extensively with numerous organizations. Most notably, she has served as President of the St. Andrews Civic Trust, leading efforts to preserve the town’s architectural heritage and cultural landscape while championing conservation initiatives and public engagement in local history.

Her lifelong connection to Mount Allison further reflects her dedication to service. As the University’s first female Graduate Class President, she helped open pathways for women in alumni leadership and has sustained that commitment for decades, organizing reunions and nurturing class engagement. 

Through a lifetime devoted to education, heritage stewardship, and alumni leadership, Barbie Smith embodies the quiet yet transformative impact the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin was created to honour. 

In a field long dominated by men, Jane Sodero ('93) has emerged as one of the most respected and influential voices in Canadian philately. A lifelong stamp collector, exhibitor, and scholar, she has built an international reputation as a national-level philatelic judge, and advocate for the future of the hobby.

A graduate of Mount Allison’s Class of 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts in Canadian Studies, Jane went on to complete a Master’s degree in Urban and Rural Planning. Her professional career in municipal planning across Atlantic Canada reflected her deep commitment to community, history, and place — themes that also define her philatelic work.

Elected a Fellow of the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada in 2024 — an honour granted to only a select few — Jane has served as Vice President of the Society, President of the RPSC Philatelic Research Foundation, Canadian Commissioner to an international stamp show, and jury member at national exhibitions in Canada and United States. Through these roles, she has championed youth engagement and supported women exhibitors across Canada and the United States.

By pairing scholarship with leadership and advocacy, Jane has strengthened a cultural tradition while ensuring it remains vibrant, inclusive, and relevant for generations to come. 

Dr. Laurie Stanley-Blackwell ('77) is a distinguished scholar, historian, and heritage advocate whose work has significantly shaped the study and preservation of Atlantic Canadian history. Over a career spanning decades in higher education, she has earned national respect for her research, teaching, and public engagement in the fields of Canadian, cultural, and regional history.

As a professor and academic leader, Laurie has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to foundational scholarship examining identity, migration, and community formation in Atlantic Canada. Her research bridges rigorous academic inquiry with accessible public history, ensuring that scholarship informs both classroom learning and community understanding. In recent years, Laurie has also turned to publishing and writing children’s books to help young readers learn about their pasts. 

Beyond the university, Laurie has been a tireless heritage advocate. She has served on historical boards, advisory committees, and cultural organizations dedicated to preserving local and national narratives. Her work has strengthened museums, archives, and community heritage initiatives across Nova Scotia, reflecting her belief that history must be lived, shared, and protected. 

A generous supporter of arts and cultural initiatives, Laurie exemplifies the integration of scholarship, service, and civic responsibility. Through intellectual leadership and sustained community engagement, she has deepened understanding of Canada’s past while nurturing the cultural life of her region. 

Sandra Starratt ('79) is an award-winning educator whose influence has shaped generations of students in Nova Scotia. Her exceptional teaching and community leadership have been recognized through honours including the Women of Excellence Award in Education and Research, the French Second Language Educator of the Year Award, and the Community Champion Award. Yet to thousands of students at Halifax West High School, she is best known simply as “Mme. Starratt”— the teacher who believed in them when they most needed it. 

For decades, Sandra taught French while also serving as Head of the French Department, supervising International Baccalaureate extended essays, and advising a vibrant student government representing more than 1,600 students. In 2015 she chaired the Canadian Student Leadership Conference hosted at Halifax West, bringing together thousands of young leaders from across the country and leaving a lasting national impact on youth leadership development. 

Sandra’s commitment to community engagement was equally remarkable. She led Halifax West’s annual “Head for a Cure” campaign, raising more than $150,000 for cancer research, and fostered partnerships with organizations such as Feed Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Gambia Association. 

Through decades of mentorship, leadership, and devotion to her students, Sandra Starratt reflects the enduring legacy of Grace Annie Lockhart—opening doors through education and inspiring generations of young people to believe in their own potential. 

Kimberly Stephens ('00) is a distinguished financial executive and leader whose career exemplifies professional excellence and dedication to her community. She currently serves as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of High Liner Foods Inc., one of North America’s leading seafood companies and one of Atlantic Canada’s most prominent publicly traded food enterprises. In this role she oversees corporate financial oversight, strategy and governance for an internationally operating company recognized for its commitment to sustainable sourcing and innovative seafood throughout North America.

Prior to joining High Liner Foods, Kimberly was CFO for IMV Inc. and Appili Therapeutics, where she developed expertise in capital markets, overseeing financing transactions, investor relations, and disclosure, and managed the process of taking a company public.

Kimberly has consistently shown dedication to financial leadership and community service. She has chaired the Board for Habitat for Humanity Halifax, served as Director and Treasurer for BioNova, and led the local Financial Executives International chapter to support professional development in finance.

Her governance experience includes regional and national organizations. Kimberly currently chairs the Audit Committee for the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and previously held the same role for BioTalent Canada, offering financial oversight and strategic guidance to groups focused on economic development and innovation.

Through professional excellence, community leadership, and a commitment to strengthening both industry and community life, Kimberly reflects the values honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.

Harriet Starr Stewart (BA 1882, MA 1885) continued the progress made by women at Mount Allison when she became the first woman in Canada and the British Empire to earn a Bachelor of Arts. Her father, Rev. Charles Stewart, taught at the university and was an early supporter of the education of women. 

Harriet pursued her studies with determination at a time when women’s presence in higher education was still widely debated. When she graduated in 1882, she did so not only with academic distinction but also with historic symbolism: she crossed the convocation stage alongside her male classmates wearing academic robes and regalia—privileges that had been denied to Grace Annie Lockhart in 1875. Harriet continued her studies and in 1885 was awarded a Master of Arts, becoming one of the earliest women in Canada to earn a graduate degree.  

In the years that followed, other women quickly joined their ranks, and since 1893 every Mount Allison graduating class has included women.  

Harriet devoted much of her life to church and philanthropic work. She was a charter member of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union in New Brunswick and contributed to the Methodist missionary movement through her editorial work with The Palm Branch, the publication of the Women’s Missionary Society. Through these roles she supported education, social reform, and the growing leadership of women within church and community life.  

Through intellectual leadership and historic achievement in women’s education, Harriet Starr Stewart reflects the legacy honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Mary Elizabeth Sutherland (’81) helped correct a historic wrong in Canada’s national story through her leadership in preserving the legacy of the No. 2 Construction Battalion. The granddaughter of Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Sutherland, who commanded Canada’s only all-Black battalion during the First World War, she has devoted years to ensuring that the service and sacrifice of these men are properly recognized. 

As a member of the No. 2 Construction Battalion Apology Committee, Mary Elizabeth played an important role in the national effort that led to the Government of Canada’s historic apology in 2022. Through research, public engagement, and collaboration with community partners, she helped bring long-overdue recognition to soldiers who served their country while facing racial discrimination at home. 

Mary Elizabeth’s commitment extends beyond national recognition. In her community of River John and across Nova Scotia, she has participated in heritage initiatives, historical presentations, Remembrance Day events, and storytelling that bring the history of the battalion to new audiences and future generations. 

In recognition of her leadership and community service, she was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.

Through her work to restore recognition, preserve memory, and honour those who served, Mary Elizabeth Sutherland embodies the leadership, integrity, and commitment to justice recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Eleanor A. Swanson ('71) has devoted her career to advancing public health, food security, and community well-being in Newfoundland and Labrador.

A registered dietitian and nutrition policy leader, she worked for nearly four decades in clinical, administrative, and public health roles with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, including serving as Director of Health Promotion and Wellness. Her work helped shape provincial health promotion strategies and strengthened public awareness around nutrition including food security, prenatal health, school help, heart health and tobacco control.

She led the development of a provincial food and nutrition plan, the first in Canada.  

Beyond her professional career, Eleanor has made significant contributions to the cultural and nonprofit life of her community. She served as chair of Food First NL, chair of the board of Lady Cove Choir, vice-chair of the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, secretary of the Atlantic Light Theatre board, and a board director of the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra. She has also served multiple terms on the Board of Regents of Memorial University, including as vice-chair and as chair of key governance committees.

Through leadership in public health, community advocacy, and cultural service, Eleanor A. Swanson exemplifies the community impact and leadership recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Dr. Marva Sweeney-Nixon ('84) is a distinguished scientist and academic leader whose career has advanced biological research, institutional leadership, and equity in STEM across Atlantic Canada. Over more than three decades in higher education, she has built a respected scholarly record while rising to senior academic administration as Associate Vice-President Research and Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island. In disciplines where women of colour remain underrepresented, her leadership has expanded representation and visibility at the highest levels of science and university governance.

Her research contributions span critical areas of human health, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, oxidative stress, and neurodegeneration. She has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and secured substantial external research funding, while supervising graduate students and mentoring emerging researchers.

Beyond her research accomplishments, Dr. Sweeney-Nixon has been a visible and influential advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion in higher education. Recognized as one of Atlantic Canada’s 20 Black Changemakers, she has used her platform to foster inclusive research environments, support historically underrepresented students, and shape institutional policies that advance belonging in STEM.

Through scientific excellence, academic leadership, and courageous advocacy, Dr. Marva Sweeney-Nixon exemplifies the transformative impact and barrier-breaking leadership recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin. 

Hannah Thomson ('94) built an international photography career that few artists from Atlantic Canada have ever achieved. A gifted portrait and society photographer, she captured the cultural pulse of the 1990s and 2000s through her work for Vogue, Vanity Fair, and other global publications. From Robert De Niro to Beyoncé, Bono to Anna Wintour, her lens documented the lives of artists, celebrities, and cultural leaders at the height of their influence.

What distinguished Hannah was not proximity to fame, but her presence behind the camera. She was an observer, not a spectacle — an artist whose Maritime reserve and ethical instinct shaped images that were intimate without intrusion. Trusted by some of the world’s most visible figures, she co-created portraits that revealed humanity rather than performance. In an era increasingly defined by exposure and excess, she practiced restraint, discretion, and care.

A Bachelor of Fine Arts student of Thaddeus Holownia at Mount Allison, Hannah’s technical excellence was matched by her generosity; she made art accessible, inviting others into creative spaces and showing that art needs an audience as much as an artist. After an eight-year battle with breast cancer, she died in 2019 at the age of 48. Though her life was cut short, her photographs endure — elegant, restrained, and deeply human — preserving a cultural moment through the eye of an artist who understood both fame and humility.

Dr. Amelia Thorpe ('12) is a scholar, educator, and community advocate whose work is strengthening inclusion, accessibility, and community for 2SLGBTQI+ people in New Brunswick and beyond.

Amelia has built an emerging scholarly career focused on community building, accessibility, and social change. Her doctoral research examined pathways for creating safer and more inclusive communities for queer and trans individuals in New Brunswick. She is currently the Purdy Crawford Postdoctoral Scholar in Accessibility at the University of New Brunswick, where her research explores the experiences and needs of 2SLGBTQI+ seniors - an area that has received little scholarly attention but carries profound implications for health, belonging, and public policy.

Alongside her academic work, Amelia has been a tireless community volunteer and organizer.  She played a central role in rebuilding and strengthening Fredericton Pride between 2019 and 2022, helping to make the organization more accessible and inclusive to all. She has served on the Board of Directors of AIDS NB, contributed to the leadership of the Canadian Professional Association for Transgender Health, and founded ElderPride, a non-profit dedicated to reducing isolation, food insecurity, and loneliness among queer and trans seniors through intergenerational community programming.

Through scholarship, advocacy, and community leadership, Dr. Amelia Thorpe reflects the courage, compassion, and commitment to social change honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.

Lorna Tissington ('57) represents generations of Mount Allison Home Economics alumnae whose education shaped communities across Canada through leadership, care, and service. At a time when the Home Economics program combined rigorous science with practical knowledge about health, nutrition, and family life, its graduates went on to strengthen schools, households, and public life in ways that were often quiet but deeply transformative. 

For nearly seventy years, Lorna has carried forward the spirit of that community. What began as a “round-robin” letter among members of the Home Economics Class of 1957 continued for more than thirty five years, allowing classmates to share news, encouragement, and friendship across great distances. As technology changed, Lorna helped sustain those bonds by organizing regular online gatherings, ensuring that the friendships formed at Mount Allison continued to flourish decades after graduation. 

Through these efforts, Lorna has helped preserve the shared history of a remarkable cohort of women whose lives reflected the values of their education: commitment to community, generosity toward others, and lifelong curiosity. 

Her devotion to her classmates and to Mount Allison reflects the enduring power of those connections - a reminder that the impact of the Home Economics program lives on through the women who carried its lessons into their families, professions, and communities. 

Through her lifelong stewardship of these bonds, Lorna Tissington embodies the legacy and community spirit recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Donna Trafford (’73, ’74) is an educator and school leader whose career spans decades of teaching, educational leadership, and international school development. After beginning her career in New Brunswick as a classroom teacher, she went on to serve as a Curriculum Supervisor K–12 and later as an elementary school principal, supporting curriculum development and mentoring teachers and students across the province.

Following her first retirement in 2006, Donna extended her passion for education internationally. She spent four years in Shenzhen, China, first establishing a new English Language Learning department and later serving as Principal of the Canadian International School of Nanshan Shenzhen. During her tenure the school doubled in size, celebrated its first graduating class, and laid the groundwork for a new campus. Today the school serves more than 1,500 students from preschool to Grade 12 as a world-class International Baccalaureate institution.

Donna later became the founding principal of the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh in Cambodia, where she spent more than seven years helping guide the school’s early development. Under her leadership the school grew from a small preschool into a thriving international institution offering Canadian and IB programs to nearly one thousand students. 

During the school’s tenth anniversary celebrations in Phnom Penh, a new creative learning space was named in her honour - The Donna Trafford Atelier - a lasting tribute to her leadership.

Through her lifelong dedication to education and her work building international schools, Donna Trafford is recognized with the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.

Barbara Trenholm ('76) is a distinguished educator, accounting scholar, and mentor. Over the course of her career, she has shaped generations of business students and contributed significantly to accounting education in Canada and abroad.  

After earning her Chartered Professional Accountant designation, Barbara joined the University of New Brunswick in 1980. Over nearly three decades at UNB she became one of the Faculty of Management’s most respected teachers, attaining the rank of full professor. In recognition of her outstanding career in teaching, scholarship, and service, she was named Professor Emerita in 2009. 

Barbara’s teaching excellence was widely recognized throughout her career. She received multiple UNB honours and awards and was repeatedly named among the university’s most popular professors by Maclean’s Guide to Canadian Universities. Her scholarly work includes numerous journal publications and co-authorship of the textbooks Accounting Principles and Financial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making. Her textbooks are used in classrooms across Canada, including in the Commerce program at Mount Allison. 

A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants and holder of the ICD.D governance designation, Barbara has also served extensively on corporate, professional, and nonprofit boards locally, nationally, and internationally. 

Through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and mentorship, Barbara Trenholm opened doors for countless students throughout her career, reflecting the intellectual achievement and dedication to education honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

The Hon. Dr. Marilyn Trenholme Counsell, OC ONB ('54, LLD '00) is a physician, public servant, and one of New Brunswick’s most respected leaders in public life. She earned both a Master of Arts and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Toronto before building a distinguished career in medicine and public service. 

Marilyn began her career as a nutritionist with the governments of New Brunswick and Ontario before practising medicine at the Toronto General Hospital and later at the Sackville Memorial Hospital. 

In 1987, 1991 and 1995, she was elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick representing Tantramar. During her time in government, she became the province’s first Minister of State for the Family, championing policies and initiatives that strengthened supports for children, parents, and communities across the province. 

Marilyn’s public service culminated in her appointment as the 28th Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick from 1997 to 2003. She later continued her national service as a member of the Senate of Canada. Her contributions have been recognized through her appointment as an Officer of the Order of Canada, the Order of New Brunswick, and the CMA Sir Charles Tupper Award for Political Action in Canada. 

Through distinguished service in medicine, public life, and advocacy for families, children, and literacy, Dr. Marilyn Trenholme Counsell reflects the impact honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin. 

Dr. Christl Verduyn (LLD '25) is a distinguished scholar, educator, and national leader in Canadian Studies whose career has shaped the study and understanding of Canadian and Québécois literatures for more than four decades. Her academic leadership has spanned multiple institutions across Canada, where she built programs, mentored scholars, and advanced interdisciplinary research in women’s writing, multiculturalism, life writing, and archival approaches to literature. She later served as Edgar and Dorothy Davidson Chair in Canadian Studies and Director of the Centre for Canadian Studies at Mount Allison University and was awarded an honorary degree in recognition of her enduring contributions to scholarship and education.

Her reputation and major awards — including appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada, election as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, receipt of the 3M National Teaching Fellowship, and the Governor General’s International Award for Canadian Studies — reflect her transformative contributions to Canadian literary scholarship, women’s writing and multicultural studies, editorial leadership, and excellence in teaching.

Beyond her scholarship and teaching, Dr. Verduyn has strengthened the field institutionally, serving as President of the Association for Canadian Studies, Editor of the Journal of Canadian Studies, and organizer of major conferences and collaborative initiatives that have expanded the reach and relevance of Canadian Studies nationally and internationally. 

Through sustained intellectual leadership, inspired teaching, and national cultural influence, Dr. Christl Verduyn exemplifies the academic excellence and cultural stewardship recognized by the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin.

Donna Vieira (‘87) is a global financial services executive whose leadership has shaped major financial institutions and strengthened corporate and public governance. With more than three decades of experience in banking and financial strategy, she recently retired as as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Sallie Mae, overseeing revenue strategy, product development, credit, pricing, marketing, and sales across a multi-billion-dollar portfolio.

Earlier in her career, Donna held senior leadership roles at American Express and JPMorgan Chase. At American Express, she expanded small-business lending and helped launch new financial products. At JPMorgan Chase, she served as Chief Marketing Officer for Consumer Banking, leading customer engagement and digital strategy initiatives.

Donna’s leadership has been widely recognized. She has been named multiple times by Savoy Magazine as one of the Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America and, in 2024, was honoured by Girls Inc. of New York City. She is also an active member of The Executive Leadership Council, supporting the advancement of Black leadership in global enterprises. Donna is also a member of the Board of Directors for Choice Hotels International.

Through global leadership in finance, corporate governance, and mentorship that opens doors for others, Donna Vieira reflects the influence and professional excellence celebrated by the Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pin.

Dr. Nancy Vogan ('67) is a respected music educator, scholar, and lifelong Allisonian whose career has shaped generations of students and contributed significantly to the study of music education in Canada. A native of Moncton, New Brunswick, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Music at Mount Allison before earning both a Master of Music and PhD from the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester.

Dr. Vogan joined the faculty of Mount Allison University in 1972, where she taught music education and music appreciation for four decades. As coordinator of the integrated program in music and education, she mentored generations of future teachers and musicians, helping shape music education in schools across Canada. Her research into the history of music education in Canada has resulted in influential publications, including the book Music Education in Canada: A Historical Account, co-authored with J. Paul Green, as well as contributions to the Encyclopedia of Music in Canada.

Beyond the classroom, Dr. Vogan has demonstrated extraordinary dedication to Mount Allison and the wider community. She has served on numerous university committees and boards, helped lead major alumni and music reunions, and continues to support the cultural life of the campus. Her community service includes work with the Tantramar Heritage Trust, the J.E.A. Crake Foundation, and local community organizations in Sackville.

Through scholarship, mentorship, and a lifetime of service to Mount Allison and its community, Dr. Nancy Vogan exemplifies the spirit of dedication and cultural leadership honoured by the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin.

Janice Wright Cheney ('83) is a multidisciplinary Canadian artist whose work explores the complex relationships between humans, animals, and fragile ecological systems. Working across textiles, sculpture, embroidery, performance, film, and immersive installation, her practice spans art and science while examining themes of environmental care, interdependence, and the more-than-human world. 

For more than four decades, Janice has maintained a deeply engaged artistic practice while also mentoring the next generation of artists. Since 1997 she has taught at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, where her teaching and artistic leadership have influenced students and strengthened the contemporary craft and visual arts community across the region. 

Her work has been exhibited widely in Canada and internationally, including in Europe and Mexico, and is held in public and private collections across the country. Janice was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts in 2010, recognizing her national contribution to contemporary art. In New Brunswick, she has received the province’s highest artistic honours, including the Strathbutler Award for Excellence in the Arts and the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for High Achievement in the Arts. 

Through a sustained career of artistic innovation, teaching, and ecological engagement, Janice Wright Cheney has helped shape the cultural landscape of her community and beyond—an enduring creative contribution reflected in the spirit of the Grace Annie Lockhart Pin.