Staff

Meet our Staff

Get to know our staff and what makes them special.

  • ccc@nsabsw.ca

    René Boudreau is a member of the African Nova Scotian community. She is originally from Truro and currently resides in East Preston. In 2015, she graduated from Dalhousie University with her undergraduate degree in Sociology and she has over 15 years' experience engaging, supporting, and working with youth and adults from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Currently, she works with the Association of Black Social Workers (ABSW) as the ANS Community Engagement Coordinator. Through this work, she leads the Creating Communities of Care Project. This initiative targets gender-based violence interventions within African Nova Scotian/Black communities, underscoring the essence of holistic community welfare. Through community collaboration, she curates tailored workshops and dynamic information sessions, focused on empowering our communities with essential knowledge and skills.

  • projects@nsabsw.ca

    As an Organizational Learning Consultant in the educational services industry, Sherrian is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that inspire lifelong growth. Originally from the beautiful island of Jamaica, she has been proud to call Nova Scotia home for over a decade. Sherrian holds a degree in History and Archaeology with a minor in Political Science, a graduate diploma in History Education, certificate in Curriculum Development and a Master of Education in Lifelong Learning. Her early work focused on supporting newcomer women in Nova Scotia through community-based programs and initiatives rooted in care and inclusion.

    Sherrian works part time as a Logistics Coordinator with ABSW where she supports the Education and Training Coordinator by coordinating schedules, managing project logistics, developing content, facilitating workshops, and contributing to program evaluation through tools like pre and post questionnaires.

    Beyond her professional aspirations, Sherrian is embracing her love for travel, feeding her wanderlust and exploring new horizons.