JoAnne Christie has extensive experience in Human Resources Management and Education. A graduate of Mt. St Vincent University, (Halifax) and University of Ottawa, JoAnne has worked with such organizations as The Canadian Space Agency, Public Service Commission and presently Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada providing expertise in staffing, recruitment and training. She is President of a recently established non-profit organization, Towerhill Charity Group and active in parish activities in Ottawa and Manotick Ontario.