Our Team
Staff
Helena Bergen
Helena comes to CBWOQ with a passion to equip and empower women to fulfill their God-ordained callings, and to see the development of vibrant and dynamic communities of women who are marked by deep and transformational knowing of God’s love and purpose for them, love for each other and for their communities.
Tracey Bagley
Tracey has ministered within the Canadian Baptist family for years. She gives leadership to our discipleship/spiritual formation programming while developing a supporting network for women who lead. She also pastors South Cayuga Baptist Church and is a certified spiritual director.
Abby Lambshead
Abby is engaged in her church and community. She has a strong passion for mission, both locally and globally, stemming from her cross-cultural experiences. With two boys to care for, she is dedicated to supporting fellow moms in this stage of life and is enthusiastic about cultivating intergenerational connections.
Rachel Merino
Rachel is passionate about people: connecting, encouraging and equipping women of all ages to grow in their God-given talents and serve their communities - both in and outside the church. With a love for cooking & baking, she often makes food to share with her family, church and neighbours. She resides in Toronto, Ontario with her husband, three children and feisty Boston Terrier.
Our Board of Directors
Heather Rumble-Peterson
Noreen McMaster
Noreen is married with two children. She chairs the deacons board at Omemee Baptist Church, and is CBWOQ’s women’s ministry link for Trent-Valley Association.
Hilary Vanderwater
Hilary is a mother, teacher and a cook for the Out of the Cold program. She is especially interested in spiritual formation. She lives in St. Catharines.
Sandra Mok
A member of Mississauga Chinese Baptist Church, Sandra holds an undergraduate degree in Accounting and Finance from McGill University and has worked for the Ontario Public Service since 2005. She lives in Mississauga with her husband and two teenage children.
Sonia Pehlivanian
Sonia is a retired HR manager and a grandmother of four. She enjoys volunteering at the local food bank, reading, walking, sewing, knitting and baking. She attends Temple Baptist Church in Montreal and is a board member with the Quebec Association of Baptist Women.
Jackeline Riedstra
Jackeline is from Brazil and has made Toronto her home since 2019. She is passionate about business and social services. Currently, she is fully dedicated to her role at a nonprofit organization in the city and is an active member of Yorkminster Park Baptist Church.
Rev. Gloria Stafford
Gloria is the Associate Pastor and Director of Life Transitions Counselling at Thornhill Baptist Church. She enjoys working with new Canadians, youth and leading the Alpha program at church. She also enjoys music, walking, reading, sewing and needle arts.
Jane Masenda
Originally from Zimbabwe, Jane is a mother to three adult children and grandmother to three. She is an active community volunteer in St. Catharines, where she lives and worships at Queen Street Baptist Church.