Board of Directors
Board of Directors
2024-2025 Board of Directors
Back row L–R: Jennifer Innis, Rapinder Kaur, Sharyn Ayliffe, Sheralyn Roman, Denyse Horner, Christina Zurowski and Tony Maxwell
Front row L–R: Jocelyn Johnston, Lynette Pole-Langdon and Laura Bryan-Kirk
(Not in photo: Laura Cameron)
Sharyn Ayliffe
Board Chair
Sharyn is delighted to have the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors for Family Transition Place. She has worked in the not-for-profit sector for a decade and is currently the Executive Director of Theatre Orangeville. Sharyn strongly believes in the transformative impact of the arts, particularly in youth, and loves building programming and community partnerships that can provide support, experience and expression opportunities for all. Having lifelong roots in the Orangeville area and an irrefutable passion for advocacy and the furthering of equity, diversity and inclusion, Sharyn feels an immense privilege to contribute to the work FTP so tirelessly undertakes in the effort to end gender-based violence, and create a more compassionate and equitable world. Sharyn is a lifestyle photographer and visual artist, and is very grateful to be living her very own happily ever after with her wife and kids here in Orangeville.
Denyse Horner
Board Member
Denyse is very honored to be selected to the FTP Board of Directors and to uphold the vision, mission and values of this very important and much needed organization.
As a former employee of Community Living Dufferin, where she worked for 22 years, Denyse enjoyed supporting people directly and then managing staff teams. She brought to these roles her belief and understanding of dignity and respect for all. These are the same values and reason she was drawn to become involved with FTP.
Denyse has been a resident of Orangeville for 25 years and feels very fortunate to have the opportunities a community such as ours provides. From raising her two children, being a local volunteer and working towards new goals, Denyse knows and appreciates the good fortune many in our community enjoy. She now looks forward to her role with FTP and to be able to give back to her community.
Jennifer Innis
Board Member/Co-Chair of Governance Committee
After years of advocacy and support for Family Transition Place, Jennifer is delighted to continue her efforts in a different capacity, by joining its Board of Directors.
Jennifer has more than two decades of public service experience and has served at multiple levels of government. She was honoured to represent the residents of Caledon with the Town and the Region of Peel as a municipal councillor for eight years, where she focused on women empowerment, community building, waste management, and our natural heritage. Jennifer currently serves as a Member of the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Her two daughters are the 6th generation to be raised on their family farm in Caledon. Along with her partner, Jennifer enjoys squash, family time and hiking with their dog.
Jocelyn Johnston
Board Member
Jocelyn is an accomplished arts and culture professional with over 15 years of experience in managing performing arts venues and cultural programming. Currently serving as a Manager in Cultural Services for the City of Brampton, Jocelyn oversees the artistic vision, operational leadership, and community engagement efforts across multiple venues, including The Rose Brampton. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to creating inclusive, accessible cultural spaces that foster connection and celebrate diversity.
As a 10-year resident of Orangeville, Jocelyn is dedicated to giving back and making a meaningful impact within her community. She actively serves on Orangeville’s Economic Development & Culture Committee, supporting initiatives that strengthen local culture and economic growth. A mother to a spirited three-year-old, Jocelyn values nurturing a sense of belonging and purpose in her personal and professional life.
Her leadership is grounded in a genuine passion for uplifting communities through strategic partnerships, community-focused programming, and advocating for equity and inclusivity. Jocelyn looks forward to contributing her expertise to causes that resonate with her commitment to positive, transformative change.
Rapinder Kaur
Board Member
Rapinder Kaur is a Registered Psychotherapist and Art Therapist, clinical supervisor, board member, sought after public speaker, community organizer and experienced facilitator. She is deeply interested in liberation arts and how individual and community empowerment can disrupt systems of oppression. Rapinder brings an anti-oppressive and cultural humility lens to Board governance. Rapinder has presented workshops online and in person nationally and internationally. Rapinder has worked in a number of different settings, including schools, women’s shelter, psychiatric hospital, group homes, long term care, social service agencies and is the founder of Art as Therapy a private community based therapy practice.
Laura Bryan Kirk
Board Vice-Chair
Laura was born and raised in Orangeville, then attended Acadia University for her undergraduate degree before pursuing a post-graduate certificate from George Brown College. With a passion for events, she launched her career in the industry, gaining valuable experience over a decade working with The JUNO Awards. As life unfolded, Laura and her husband embraced the joys of familyhood, becoming proud parents to two wonderful children. Transitioning into a new chapter, she joined her father and brother in their family business, Bryan’s Fuel, a cornerstone of this community for 100 years. Together, they continue to uphold the legacy of service and commitment to Orangeville. Beyond work and volunteering, she cherishes moments with her loved ones, relishing good food, and exploring the outdoors. Laura is proud to serve on the Board of Directors for Family Transition Place.
Tony Maxwell
Board Member
Tony Maxwell is a writer and communications professional who has been involved with FTP over the years in several capacities, focusing in particular on raising awareness among men and boys that violence against women and girls “is a men’s issue.” As part of MENtors, a group of local men supporting the work of FTP, he has organized fundraising events for FTP, including WALK IN HER SHOES (pink heels) walks, poster campaigns, and spoken to service clubs and churches. Tony has worked in communications in the House of Commons, at Queen’s Park and now in the municipal sector, at the Town of Caledon. He is owner of Headwaters Media, a local communications/marketing company. For many years he has been a minor hockey referee in Caledon and Orangeville. He enjoys fitness, dog-walking, photography and reading.
Sheralyn Roman
Board Member/Co-Chair of Governance Committee
Sheralyn Roman has lived, worked and volunteered in the Caledon/Dufferin community for over 20 years and considers it a great honour to join the Board of FTP. She has been a regular contributor to FTP’s Celebrating Women Magazine and can’t wait to share the FTP story with an even broader community. She is the proud owner of small, local communications company called Writing Right For You. Sheralyn has a B.A. and a Bachelor of Education, is a former Teacher and the published author of a children’s book. She writes regularly for the Caledon Citizen and a variety of freelance publications. Sheralyn is married, has two awesome kids, volunteers with a local soccer club and sits on the Board of several other Caledon nonprofit agencies and on the Caledon Library Board.
Christina Zurowski
Board Treasurer / Chair of Finance Committee
Bio to come.