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.

Tamara Thomas

Tamara@Prestonareafamilyresource.ca

(902) 223-9233

Assistant Director

Trina Fraser

Trina@eastprestonearlylearningcentres.ca

(902) 462-0054

Executive Director

Lillian ‘Missy’ Searl

missysearl@Prestonareafamilyresource.ca

(902) 877-3847

Provincial Coordinator 

Nuturing Strong African Nova Scotian Families

Shana Slawter

shana@prestonareafamilyresource.ca

(902) 817-3772

Strengthening Families Program Coordinator

Holly Adams

holly@prestonareafamilyresource.ca

(902) 237-0718

Parenting Journey Home Visitor

Mirranda Lacey

mirranda@prestonareafamilyresource.ca

(902) 877-1813

Parenting Journey Home Visitor

Charmaine Howe

charmaine@Prestonareafamilyresource.ca

(902) 333-1929

Parenting Journey Home Visitor

Kendra Slawter

kendra@prestonareafamilyresource.ca

(902) 456-5219

Youth Outreach

Shianne Gordon

shianne@prestonareafamilyresource.ca

(902) 818-4504

Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator

Angelique Beals

angelique@prestonareafamilyresource.ca

(902) 333-1916

Family Connections Outreach

Courtney Wills

courtney@Prestonareafamilyresource.ca

(902) 333-9162

Healthy Beginnings Home Visitor

Vaya Slawter

vaya@prestonareafamilyresource.ca

(902) 462-7266

Part-Time Student

Glynn Johnston

glynn@prestonareafamilyresource.ca

(902) 333-8938

Strengthening Fathers Coordinator

Russel Brooks

russel@prestonareafamilyresource.ca

(902) 943-3742

Strengthening Fathers Lead Coordinator

Paul Adams

paul@Prestonareafamilyresource.ca

(902) 462-7266

Fatherhood Matters Program Coordinator

Ian David

ian@prestonareafamilyresource.ca

(902) 462-7266

Fatherhood Matters Program Coordinator