The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, today announced the appointment of Michelle Greene to the Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women.

Ms. Greene has worked for 33 years with people in the not-for-profit sector including those who experienced trauma, loss and vulnerabilities. A complete bio can be found in the backgrounder below.

The Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women was established in 1980 and provides advice to government on issues affecting women in the province.

The appointment was recommended through the Independent Appointments Commission.

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“Ms. Greene’s background in the areas of trauma and mental health is well suited to the work undertaken by the Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women.  I wish her well in her work as part of the Advisory Council.”
Honourable Pam Parsons
Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality

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Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women

Independent Appointments Committee

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BACKGROUNDER

Biography of Michelle Greene

Born and raised in St. John’s, Michelle Greene is a registered social worker who completed her Bachelors and Masters degrees in social work at Memorial University.

Michelle is passionate about helping others attain good mental health. She teaches nationally and internationally with the Mental Health Commission of Canada, and was a member of the Canadian Forces National Speaker’s Bureau from 2009 to 2015.

Michelle has spent her 33 year career working with people in the not-for-profit sector empowering those who have experienced trauma, loss and vulnerabilities. She currently works as the Executive Director of Iris Kirby House Inc.