Our Team

Our team at East Preston Family Resource Centre is passionate about supporting families and nurturing community connections. Each staff member brings a wealth of experience, warmth, and creativity to their role, working together to provide programs, resources, and support that empower families and children to thrive. We love what we do, and we’re here to make sure every family feels welcomed, heard, and valued.

Trina Fraser

Trina@epelc.ca

(902) 462-0054

Executive Director

missysearl@pafr.ca

(902) 877-3847

Lillian ‘Missy’ Searl

Director of Nurturing Strong and Community Wellness Programs

Tamara@pafr.ca

(902) 223-9233

Tamara Thomas

Assistant Director

Holly Adams

Parenting Journey Home Visitor

holly@pafr.ca

(902) 237-0718

Charmaine Howe

Parenting Journey Home Visitor

charmaine@pafr.ca

(902) 333-1929

Shianne Gordon

Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator

shianne@pafr.ca

(902) 818-4504

Angelique Beals

Family Connections Outreach

angelique@pafr.ca

(902) 333-1916

Courtney Wills

Healthy Beginnings Home Visitor

courtney@pafr.ca

(902) 333-9162

Mirranda Lacey

Parenting Journey Home Visitor

mirranda@pafr.ca

(902) 877-1813

Shana Slawter

Strengthening Families Program Coordinator

shana@pafr.ca

(902) 817-3772

Kendra Slawter

kendra@pafr.ca

(902) 456-5219

Youth Outreach

Vaya Slawter

Part-Time Student

vaya@pafr.ca

(902) 462-7266

paul@pafr.ca

(902) 462-7266

Paul Adams

Fatherhood Matters Program Coordinator

Russel Brooks

Strengthening Fathers Lead Coordinator

russel@pafr.ca

(902) 943-3742

Ian David

Fatherhood Matters Program Coordinator

ian@pafr.ca

(902) 462-7266