Gabrielle Bardall is an assistant professor of political science at Université Saint Anne. She has spent a lifetime working in civic engagement projects in different parts of the world and is happy to find a home for her interests on this project that she cares about so deeply. Prior to joining Sainte-Anne last year, Gabrielle was an executive for a non-profit and also worked for Global Affairs Canada. Gabrielle moved to Nova Scotia in 2020 and enjoys many activities here, from sailing to gardening to fiddling. She had a passion for heritage places and architecture, and was involved in restoring a historic general store and the ethical deconstruction and reconstruction of a 200 year old barn prior to the arrival of her twins. She fell in love with Clare and l'Acadie and is grateful for an opportunity to help save beautiful Sainte-Marie.

Hailing from a small town in northern Ontario, Stéphanie has lived in Clare for the past 10 years. She is grateful to live and raise her kids in Acadie. Stéphanie is a history professor at Université Sainte-Anne and she specializes in Francophone and Acadian history. As a historian, she recognizes the importance of built heritage for Acadian culture and identity, and its potential for economic growth and development. Her involvement with Sainte-Marie stems from a long standing belief in the importance of community involvement and her love of history. She was a member of the SAC of ecole Joseph-Stéphanie St-Pierre Dugas and currently sits on the boards of the FANE, the Société acadienne de Clare and the local historical society.

Stéphanie Maillet grew up in Shédiac, New Brunswick. She moved to Clare in 2021 with her two children, Esmée and Finlay. Stéphanie works as an economist in the public sector. She is also the founder and chief economist of STEMMA Analytics. As a member of the Board of Directors, she is chairing the planning subcommittee that is working on our business and action plans for the future of Sainte-Marie. Within this role, she is also preparing an economic impact study in connection with our building rehabilitation plan. As a proud Acadian, Stéphanie is passionate about the project to save Sainte-Marie. She firmly believes in the importance of protecting and promoting our Acadian heritage and legacy, especially when you consider that there aren't many examples of built heritage of this scale in Acadia.

An Acadian native of Baie Sainte-Marie, Gilles Saulnier is treasurer of Association Sainte-Marie héritage et développement (ASMHD). With a background in economics and social sciences, he brings with him varied career experience in banking, communications, and journalism. He now works at Université Sainte-Anne as communications and research officer, as well as coordinator for the masters in biological sciences and the masters in francophone cultures and spaces. Convinced that community development is brought about by individual action, Gilles is very involved in his community. In addition to his role at ASMHD, he is president of the Club de natation Les Aquadiens de Clare, vice president of the Société acadienne de Clare, and treasurer of the Association Radio Clare (CIFA). While living in Moncton and since, he has assisted on both a professional and volunteer basis the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick's Community Investment Committee.

Louanne is originally from Petit-Ruisseau and she is currently the Formatrice en Chef - Early Childhood Education at Université Sainte-Anne. She is passionate about the Acadian history as well as the Acadian language. Louanne has many childhood memories in the former Sainte-Marie church as do her parents, grandparents and more. She believes that this building is an integral part of the community. It is a monument built by our ancestors and a landmark that should be preserved.

Eve was born and raised in Clare (from Concessions). She is currently enrolled at Université Sainte-Anne with a Major in the English Litterature. A lover of history, she has developped a passion for the acadian culture and history, with a special local interest. For Eve, the former Sainte-Marie church is a part of her heritage as a proud Acadian. She believes this building and its history must be saved for the generations to come.

Raised in Little Brook, St. Mary's church was my parish church growing up. It's where | was baptized, received first communion, first reconciliation and was married. As a professional engineer, I understand the significance of such a building, not just structurally but culturally as well. I truly see St. Mary's church as a monument and a testament to the strength and resilience of the Acadian people and I felt compelled to join this endeavor to give back to the community that gave so much to me and formed me into the person I am today.