Board of Directors
The community board at Bridges remains the foundation of Bridges success. Through the years, the Board of Directors has supported Bridges to become a leader in the field of intimate partner violence both nationally and internationally. Because of the Board’s vision and professionalism, Bridges is able to support families to move away from abuse and move toward safety, respect and repair.
Rob Landry has worked with the Correctional Services of Canada for over 25 years. He has a Master’s Degree in test development and program evaluation. He has been involved in program development and training. He has had extensive experience supervising perpetrators of domestic violence and supporting them to gain skills and strategies to alter their behaviour.
Rick Hickox is a Police Officer who has been a volunteer board member since 2006. He is a 23 year veteran of the Truro Police Service and appreciates the important work that Bridges does, not only in our community, but across the country and beyond.
Judd has been a Police Officer for 12 years for the Truro Police Service. He joined the Bridges Board of Directors in 2019.
Karen Archibald is a Practice Consultant and joined the Board of Bridges in 2019. Karen has been in healthcare for more than thirty years and is currently finishing her graduate education, which supports her current role in healthcare regulation.
Laura Robben has over 20 years experience with Dismas Society/Lavers House, offering Community Residential Services for male and female ex-offenders. Having worked closely with offenders and victims of domestic violence provides her with a balanced perspective. She understands the importance of programs and services provided by Bridges and other non-profit organizations and the critical role they play in assisting individuals in their journey toward change.