Tina is a Human Resources professional known for blending strategic insight with practical, people‑first solutions. With a background spanning HR strategy, health and safety, talent management, employment law, organizational development, and labour relations, they have built a reputation for strengthening organizational performance and supporting leaders across all levels.
Colleagues describe Tina as disciplined, hands‑on, and deeply collaborative. They are passionate about building strong teams, fostering safe and inclusive workplaces, and ensuring HR practices not only meet compliance standards but also support long‑term organizational success. Their approach is grounded in clarity, partnership, and a genuine commitment to helping people do their best work.
Valerie Mayers-Griffith, Treasurer, BPW Bowmanville, has been a member of BPW Ontario since 2013 and BPW Bowmanville member from 2018.
Valerie is a professional Accountant and Finance Systems professional skilled in executing and developing key financial reporting and analytical processes. Over 20 years of financial and IT experience has provided expertise in management reporting, budget analysis and forecasts, people management and team building.
As a resident of Durham Region, she is passionate about giving back to the community in which she works and lives. This includes not only advocating for women as a member and board director for BPW, but also supporting youth as a past director of the former health and wellness Youth Centre of Ajax Pickering, as well as managing her daughter's competitive soccer team for 4 years.
Her interests include zumba classes, travelling and reading.
Corinna Traill graduated from the University of Toronto summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree, double major in Greek and Latin in 2006, and from Osgoode Hall Law School with a Juris Doctor in 2011.
After volunteering and working with the Community Advocacy and Legal Centre in Belleville, Ontario where she assisted low-income residents in employment, human rights, landlord & tenant and social benefits law, Corinna completed her Articles of Clerkship with one of Canada’s leading labour law firms, CaleyWray Labour & Employment Lawyers where she represented public and private sector trade unions. Corinna was called to the Ontario Bar in January, 2013.
Corinna is also currently serving her 3rd term as the Local Councillor for Ward 3 in Clarington.
Corinna started her own practice “Traill Law” serving residents across Durham with the goal of making Bay Street expertise available at affordable rates. She has experience in many aspects of law, including family law, estate litigation and civil litigation. She also has extensive expertise in the following fields of labour and employment law: wrongful dismissal, social benefits law, employment standards complaints, occupational health and safety, grievance arbitration, human rights law and employment insurance appeals.
Corinna has professional affiliations with the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Durham Region Law Association, the Legal Education and Action Fund, Equal Voice and the Canadian Bar Association. She is also active as a member of the Board of Directors on the Tyrone Community Hall Board, the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Advisory Committee, the Jury Lands Committee, the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington. As a proud member of the Bowmanville Business and Professional Women’s Club, she is a strong supporter of women in business and she is an avid target shooter and member of the Pineridge Target Sport Club.
Carrie Andrews has been a member of BPW since 1996. She first joined BPW Brampton then, as a result of a move to eastern Ontario, joined BPW Bowmanville. She has held a number of executive positions including: Treasurer, Programs Chair, Secretary and President. She is currently Past President of BPW Bowmanville.
Carrie believes in giving back to the community, particularly in ways that help empower women. She is proud to be a member of BPW, an organization that shares that vision.
She enjoys travelling, yoga, traditional rug hooking, curling and is an avid reader.
Terry Traill has lived in Bowmanville since 1974 and has been a member of BPW since 2015. Terry became interested in BPW Bowmanville through her daughter Corrina. Terry is President and CEO of a family publishing business “ATHENIANS” and long-standing advocate for women rights. Her daughter Corinna felt that Terry embodied both aspects of the club’s moniker, with an MA in Medieval Studies (ABD ‘All But Dissertation” aka all the work for a PhD) and, having raised three independent strong professional women to succeed in today’s world, clearly demonstrates her commitment to advancing and advocating for the rights of women!
Terry likes to travel, especially to Greece where she spent four years on sabbatical years with her husband John, who is a Classics professor, and has gone every April for the month for the last ten years. She likes white wine, line dancing at the BOAA, yard sales, spending time with family (NOT at the cottage, aka “work camp”), cuddling with her grand-puppies, reading, crosswords, opera and country music.
Terry likes to travel, especially to Greece where she spent four years on sabbatical years with her husband John, who is a Classics professor, and has gone every April for the month for the last ten years. She likes white wine, line dancing at the BOAA, yard sales, spending time with family (NOT at the cottage, aka “work camp”), cuddling with her grand-puppies, reading, crosswords, opera and country music.
Pat Keays has been a BPW member since 1994, first joining BPW Durham and later transferring to the Bowmanville Club. She has held a variety of roles in both clubs including serving as President of the Durham club. Wanting to meet new people interested in being apart of something bigger than oneself is what has kept her coming back. She credits BPW for providing her with the training and mentorship required to pursue her career goals.
Achieving her Teaching and Training Adults Certification from Durham College opened doors to range of exciting opportunities and diverse resume. She is often reminded when new members join the club, of how if felt as a relatively young inexperienced career women with little or know knowledge of BPW. Although, it can feel overwhelming to see the rich depth of careers, and BPW experience in the room, BPW acknowledges that we are all women in the making, and each woman and member has so much to offer and gain from coming together for the shared purpose and goals of BPW.
When not at meetings or working, Pat make time for close friends and family. Pat is an ardent cat lover and would include all of her precious furry family members here. All of her family and friends are her strength and heart, brining joy and lifting me up when things get tough.
Achieving her Teaching and Training Adults Certification from Durham College opened doors to range of exciting opportunities and diverse resume. She is often reminded when new members join the club, of how if felt as a relatively young inexperienced career women with little or know knowledge of BPW. Although, it can feel overwhelming to see the rich depth of careers, and BPW experience in the room, BPW acknowledges that we are all women in the making, and each woman and member has so much to offer and gain from coming together for the shared purpose and goals of BPW.
When not at meetings or working, Pat make time for close friends and family. Pat is an ardent cat lover and would include all of her precious furry family members here. All of her family and friends are her strength and heart, brining joy and lifting me up when things get tough.
Sheila Crook has been a BPW Member since 1992. First joining BPW Belleville when she launched her consulting company - SMC Performance Plus. She later transferred her membership to BPW London in 1996 and then again to BPW Bowmanville in 2011 when she and her husband returned to their hometown of Peterborough - also known as Nogojiwanong, "Where the Rushing Waters Meet" on the traditional territory of Mississauga and Anishinaabe and the Williams Treaty of 1923, and the Rice Lake Treaty#20 of 1818.
Sheila reports that BPW has contributed greatly to her professional advancement and business success over the years. It gave her the confidence to shift from a career in social work to the female-under-represented world of manufacturing.
Sheila reports that BPW has contributed greatly to her professional advancement and business success over the years. It gave her the confidence to shift from a career in social work to the female-under-represented world of manufacturing.
"The dedicated women of BPW offer a welcoming supportive network and lasting friendships that no other organization could. It carried me through the pressures of holding down a full-time job, raising a young family and endless late-night studies to transition from individual counseling and launch a career that would address the systemic and organizational factors influencing the full engagement of women in the economic, political and social aspects of daily life. I have been privileged to be a part of this dynamic network and am honoured to have the opportunity to continue to grow and learn and to give back to the organization in a variety of leadership roles at all the Local Club, Provincial, National, and International levels."
In the everchanging journey of life, Sheila looks forward to spending time with her husband, family, and friends, traveling, going to the theater, reading a good book, and knitting for her grand-daughters.
Working to advance gender equality for women and girls in all their diversity is what fills Sheila with joy.
Mary-Anne joined BPW Bowmanville in May 2026. Moving to Bowmanville, from Ajax in Sept 2025. Mary-Anne, a long-time advocate for community health, saw that by joining BPW, she could meet people from the neighbourhood, and continue to advocate for important issues, and make a difference in our community.
Mary-Anne formerly worked as an epidemiologist and manager for the Durham Region Health Department. Working as a public health professional for 35 years has given her a keen interest in health and equity issues.
While she loved her job, retirement has happily given her more time to travel the world and re-energize at her Haliburton cottage. She loves to be active by hiking, swimming, canoeing, and participating in yoga, pilates and spinning classes.
In keeping with her interests Mary-Anne's wise words of wisdom - "Moving Forward Step-by-Step" drive her daily pursuits.
Mary-Anne formerly worked as an epidemiologist and manager for the Durham Region Health Department. Working as a public health professional for 35 years has given her a keen interest in health and equity issues.
While she loved her job, retirement has happily given her more time to travel the world and re-energize at her Haliburton cottage. She loves to be active by hiking, swimming, canoeing, and participating in yoga, pilates and spinning classes.
In keeping with her interests Mary-Anne's wise words of wisdom - "Moving Forward Step-by-Step" drive her daily pursuits.
