The Honourable Carol Anne Haley, Minister for the Status of Women, today announced the appointment of Angie Wilmott to the Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women.
Ms. Wilmott is a registered psychologist and has more than 25 years of experience as a school psychologist and counsellor within the K-12 education system. More biographical information is provided in the backgrounder below.
The Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women was established in 1980 and provides advice to government on issues affecting women in the province.
The appointment was recommended through the Independent Appointments Commission, which was established to create a merit-based process for appointments to agencies, boards and commissions.
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“I am pleased to announce Ms. Wilmott’s appointment to the Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women. Her expertise and experience will be an invaluable asset to work undertaken by the Advisory Council.”
Honourable Carol Anne Haley
Minister for the Status of Women
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BACKGROUNDER
Biography of Angie Wilmott
Angie Wilmott is a registered psychologist and has more than 25 years experience as a school psychologist and counsellor within the K-12 education system.
A former President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Counsellors’ and Psychologists’ Association, Ms. Wilmott also served for five years on the Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Advisory Council and is currently a member of the Towards Recovery: System Redesign Working Group for Children, Youth and Emerging Adults.
Ms. Wilcott holds a BA (Hons) in Psychology, a B.Ed. and a M.Ed. (School Psychology/School Counselling) from Memorial University of Newfoundland.