Joanne Thomas

The following reflects part of a journey. Details of my education, professional development and interests are included. The relationships I have been fortunate to have go beyond this CV. Family, friends and colleagues make the journey worthwhile.

Mentorship and Shared learning committee (Chair) (2021- current)

NS rep for CDA Dental Benefits committee (2022- current)

NS rep for CDA Governance Review Steering Committee ( 2021-2022 )

Past President NSDA ( 2019-2020 )

Table Officers NSDA ( 2018-2021 )

Nominations committee ( Chair ) (2018-2019 )

Governing Council NSDA ( 2017-2021)

PDBNS ( Chair) Dental Practice Review Committee (2017-2019)

PDBNS Recordkeeping Guideline review committee (2016-2017)

NSDA 125 yr Celebration planning committee (2016)

Access to Care Committee ( Chair) ( 2008-2010)

Public Relations Committee ( 1991-1995)

Cheema Aquatic Club -past Fundraising chair

Sunday school teacher

Lockview High school Musical Theater productions & band fundraisers

Global Brigades (Honduras) volunteer dental unit

Partnered with community to sponsor Afghanistan family

North end community Center Dentistry Department volunteer

Organizer for ‘Open Wide’ free dental clinic Dalhousie Dentistry

Phoenix House for youth volunteer

Fundraising for Ovarian cancer , Feed NS and CIBC run for the Cure

Sewing/ knitting/ skiing/ gardening/ golf

piano/ travel