Board of Directors
Esther Hazzard - Chair
Esther has a passion for helping people. With over 20 years of working alongside children and parents in a healthcare setting, she strongly believes that families will grow and thrive when they are equipped with the right support. As a Registered Nurse and Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Esther has worked in many hospitals, an NGO in West Africa, and in her local community. She has been a part of vision committees, a BFI representative, and welcomes preceptorship opportunities for new nurses. The majority of her role currently focuses on Perinatal services for families in the community where she offers in-home consultation and support.
Esther’s passion for Women and Children's Health has been present throughout her career but flourished after the birth of her own four precious children. Her experience as a new mother being surrounded by a community of support was so empowering that she aspires to see other families benefit and succeed in their journeys. With an interest in perinatal services and leadership, she has a strong desire to effectively contribute as a member of Family Rootz Alliance Board of Directors.
Esther has a passion for helping people. With over 20 years of working alongside children and parents in a healthcare setting, she strongly believes that families will grow and thrive when they are equipped with the right support. As a Registered Nurse and Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Esther has worked in many hospitals, an NGO in West Africa, and in her local community. She has been a part of vision committees, a BFI representative, and welcomes preceptorship opportunities for new nurses. The majority of her role currently focuses on Perinatal services for families in the community where she offers in-home consultation and support.
Esther’s passion for Women and Children's Health has been present throughout her career but flourished after the birth of her own four precious children. Her experience as a new mother being surrounded by a community of support was so empowering that she aspires to see other families benefit and succeed in their journeys. With an interest in perinatal services and leadership, she has a strong desire to effectively contribute as a member of Family Rootz Alliance Board of Directors.
Elicia Zebroski - Treasurer
Elicia is an Early Childhood Educator by trade with 20 years of experience in both private and non profit childcare sectors, wife and mom of two; she has always had a passion for helping children and by extension, their families. Her specialty has always been the ability to work with children who have special needs and supporting their families in any way that she can, even if it's only to listen and validate their feelings or experiences. Working in the office as a Supervisor for five years, she has been able to learn the financial side of businesses and is expanding her knowledge base through continuing education to get her certification as a bookkeeper as well. She is very excited to a part of Family Rootz Alliance as a Board Member and Treasurer and looks forward to contributing to all the wonderful work Family Rootz Alliance will do for women and families before, during and after their pregnancies.
Elicia is an Early Childhood Educator by trade with 20 years of experience in both private and non profit childcare sectors, wife and mom of two; she has always had a passion for helping children and by extension, their families. Her specialty has always been the ability to work with children who have special needs and supporting their families in any way that she can, even if it's only to listen and validate their feelings or experiences. Working in the office as a Supervisor for five years, she has been able to learn the financial side of businesses and is expanding her knowledge base through continuing education to get her certification as a bookkeeper as well. She is very excited to a part of Family Rootz Alliance as a Board Member and Treasurer and looks forward to contributing to all the wonderful work Family Rootz Alliance will do for women and families before, during and after their pregnancies.
Carmen Joseph - Fundraising
Carmen is currently an Executive Assistant & Membership Services Lead for the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario (OACAO). She comes from a background in Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene, Holistic Health, Hospitality and Events Management. Her journey in life has led her to become a Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner, Reflexologist, Yoga Instructor and Birth Doula. With an entrepreneurial spirit she has founded several businesses such as Pampered Mommy, MomenTotes, Moms of Mississauga, Treat your Body Mind, Caledon Healthy Living, Virtually Tours and her latest venture SigniFind by Cj.
Carmen is excited to be a member of the board, and provide her support to Family Rootz.
Carmen is currently an Executive Assistant & Membership Services Lead for the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario (OACAO). She comes from a background in Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene, Holistic Health, Hospitality and Events Management. Her journey in life has led her to become a Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner, Reflexologist, Yoga Instructor and Birth Doula. With an entrepreneurial spirit she has founded several businesses such as Pampered Mommy, MomenTotes, Moms of Mississauga, Treat your Body Mind, Caledon Healthy Living, Virtually Tours and her latest venture SigniFind by Cj.
Carmen is excited to be a member of the board, and provide her support to Family Rootz.
