Our Board of Directors

Martha is our Board Chair and a passionate advocate for local healthcare. With over 35 years of experience as a Sonographer at Brightshores, she continues to share her expertise while working part-time in retirement. Dedicated to community service, Martha is also a proud Chambette, embodying her commitment to supporting local initiatives. Her leadership and dedication make her an invaluable part of our Foundation.

Originally, from London Ontario, I have proudly called Southampton home for over 37 years.
I hold a BA in Honours Sociology from the University of Western Ontario, and I’m an active member of St. John’s Anglican Church in Port Elgin and have acted in the role of Warden for 6 years.
Currently, I serve as the Indigenous Relations and Communications Officer at E.S. Fox Limited, where I’ve worked for the past 19 years. In this role, I focus on building meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities and promoting responsible corporate citizenship locally.
Since May 2024, I have served as a Board Member with the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation, supporting initiatives that strengthen local healthcare.
I value collaboration, community connection, and contributing to long-term, positive change—both in my professional role and volunteer work.

Krystal Walser joined our board in the summer and has been a welcome and enthusiastic addition. As an Account Executive at Bayshore Broadcasting, she brings valuable marketing knowledge and expertise to our team. Her passion for communication and community engagement makes her an asset to our organization, helping us expand our reach and impact.

Marsha was raised in her home community of Saugeen First Nation. After high school, she went on to complete 2 college diplomas before graduating with a Sociology degree from Western University. She is raising 2 teenage sons. She has worked with Indigenous people from several communities across Ontario, in various capacities and sectors including Corrections, Post-Secondary Education, and Child Welfare. While studying and working away from home, she visited home regularly, met elders and knowledge keepers that helped her stay connected to her identity, which all supported her along her journey before moving home to the Saugeen Ojibway Nation territory.

During her 10 years with Bruce Power, she has been a main contributor to the Indigenous Employment & Training Program and held positions such as Chair of the Indigenous Relations Supplier Network as well as Co-Chair of the Training, Education, Employment, Business Opportunities (TEEBO) committee alongside the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. Currently, Marsha is the Indigenous Community Engagement Lead as part of the Indigenous Engagement and Partnership team at Bruce Power.