The Board of Directors is the governing body of the association, responsible for the direction of the management of the affairs of the organization.

"The engine that drives the train of organizational change."

Governance is the process undertaken by a group of nine (9) individuals (the Board of Directors), who act as a single entity in a moral and sometimes legal sense to create a single resolution from the different views and values of its peer members. It is a process that focuses on policies to meet the high level, long term goals and needs of the organization. 

Members become a Director of the Board of Directors by virtue of the Association's Act and By-Laws.

BOARD DIRECTORS (2025/2026)

Pat resides in Newtown NS, where she instructed hairdressing for over 30 years at the NSCC in Port Hawkesbury. Now retired, Pat continues to volunteer her time in the industry, which includes serving on the Board and previously instructing apprentices during the Apprenticeship Pilot Project. We are also thankful for Pat's contribution to building the current Canadian Hairstylist Red Seal exam. 

From Yarmouth, NS, Bonnie is a master in the industry! During her 40 plus years as a cosmetologist, Bonnie has traveled many roads from a new hairstylist working for others, to a salon owner and Master Cosmetologist Instructor.

Bonnie is a Canadian Word Expert for Hairstyling, who has provided guidance and training to Canada’s gold medalists for the World Skills Competitions and has trained many other competitors for local, provincial, national and world level competitions. Now retired, Bonnie is still giving back to the industry!

A proud Association member for more than 20 years, Angela is a salon owner and Master Cosmetologist Instructor at NSCC Pictou Campus .

Hairdressing has always been a huge passion for Angela from the time she was 5 years old. Now Angela is proud and honoured to represent all Association members by serving the Association to the best of her abilities.

Desiree Couillard is Master Instructor with over 14 years of experience working in British Columbia and Nova Scotia. Desiree has succeeded in growing her career by attending inter-provincial as well as international education, receiving guidance from mentors who inspired her to in turn become a mentor to students. Desiree has contributed to the industry by volunteering to be a judge at previous Skills Canada competitions.

Desiree has a passion for continuing education, sustainability, and creating a routine to guarantee consistency in her work. Desiree is excited to assist in elevating the cosmetology community by supporting and promoting professional cosmetology standards.

Glenn hails from Digby, NS, and brings over 25 years' experiance to the table. Glenn is a salon owner and current instructor of the NSCC Annapolis Valley hairdressing program. As educator, Glenn loves helping new cosmetologists find their road to success! 

Glenn brings a wealth of knowledge to the Board and welcomes the opportunity to bring his voice to the table for all Members. 

 As a Master Instructor, Keri knows first hand the damage caused to the industry by not having a strong Associaiton and cosmetology community. With over 25 years' experiance, Kerry enjoys hearing from Members, sharing knowledge and  giving back when she can. Kerry is proud to work with the Board of Directors to keep Nova Scotia at the forefront!

Samantha brings over 20 years of experience to the Board after working as a stylist in Alberta and now as an instructor at CBBC Career College for over 6 years. She is passionate about the industry and student education, and loves watching the excitement on students' faces when they graduate from their chosen programs. By volunteering to sit on the Board, Samantha is looking to ensure that the Association is always present and providing support to cosmetologists, and is looking forward to sharing her ideas for the betterment of the industry.

As a dedicated professional in the cosmetology industry, Kyla is passionate about contributing to the growth, integrity, and continued development of the profession in Nova Scotia.

With over 13 years of experience as a licensed cosmetologist, Kyla has developed a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Kyla is enthusiastic about the opportunity to support the Association’s work in advocacy, education, and ensuring excellence in practice for all members, and welcomes the chance to bring her perspective and energy to the table.