Staff and Board

Opened in 2005, the RLRHC is operated by the Municipality of Red Lake and governed by a seven member board of directors appointed by Council.

Board of Directors

Council Representative: Jack Goodwillie

Chair: John Frostiak
Vice Chair: Deanna Sullivan

Trustees:
Kaaren Dannenmann
Debra Shushack
Hilary Reid
Barbara Laverdure

Director
Trevor Osmond

​Trevor Osmond is an archaeologist and museum professional with extensive experience in the discovery, preservation, and display of Northern Ontario’s rich cultural history.  He holds an MSc (Arch.) degree from Bradford (England) University and an Advanced Diploma in Applied Museum Studies from Algonquin College (Ottawa). In his tenure with the Heritage Centre he has successfully merged the disciplines of science and education to bring best practices to the Centre’s exhibits and programs, and to create a setting where children and families are welcomed to explore Red Lake’s past and present.

Curator
Lisa Hughes

Lisa Hughes is a museum professional with experience in museum collections in community museums, historic sites and school programming. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from University of Waterloo and a Graduate Certificate in Museum Management and Curatorship from Fleming College. She is excited about working with the museum collection and the community.

Archival Intern
​Elise Barr-Klouman

​Elise Barr-Klouman holds an Honours BA in History from Nipissing University and a Graduate Certificate in Museum and Gallery Studies from Georgian College.  Elise has a background in working with community museums and is passionate about the preservation of history for future generations.  She is looking forward to learning more about Red Lake’s fascinating heritage and becoming a part of the community.

This position is proudly funded by the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.

Preventative Conservation Intern
Jessica Bekesi

​Jessica is a graduate from Queen's History and Art History program and also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management through Fleming College. Originally from Northwestern Ontario, Jessica has had the opportunity to work in a variety of different settings such as Nymphenburg Palace in Munich, Peterborough, Fort Francis and even at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

Jessica has a particular interest in the conservation of material culture including their care, cleaning, treatment and storage. She is looking forward to improving the Heritage Centre's current methods and paractices during her internship.

This position is proudly funded by the Young Canada Works Internship grant.