Membership

Amanda Newlove is a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) with a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Toronto Metropolitan University. She has built a strong foundation in land use planning and development approvals working as a Senior Planner with The Jones Consulting Group Ltd. in Barrie since 2020. Amanda has been an active member of BPW Barrie since 2025. At the professional level, Amanda also contributes to the planning field as a District Leadership Team Member for the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) Lakeland District. Through this position, she supports initiatives that strengthen the planning profession and foster collaboration among planners across the region.

Geneviève leads group benefit solutions at Marquee Benefits. Having been in the benefits industry since 2007, she has built a career out of a passion for identifying risk and developing strategies for improving her clients’ organizations. A proud member of BPW Barrie since 2017, Geneviève brings her unique brand of energy to the organization with a focus on strong programming and increasing membership. In her personal time, Geneviève is a busy soccer mom. She is happily married with 2 sons and enjoys golfing with family and friends.

In addition to her executive support role at Redwood Park Communities, Tanya Saari is also a Political Junkie and licensed Realtor with Century 21. Tanya is excited to leverage her extensive experience to advocate for working women at the local, provincial, national, and international levels with BPW.

Catherine Tsouvaltsidis is a fast-thinking problem solver with work experience in the Canadian space industry and Canadian FinTech. She loves challenges that keep her on her feet, and interacting with others! Catherine joined BPW in 2022 and immediately took the position of Secretary on our executive team. If you want to find out more about Catherine's work or interests just ask!

Sharon has 30+ years experience in manufacturing administration and leadership. Sharon ran for Barrie Municipal Council in 2022, started a new career in the funeral industry in 2023, and is currently pursuing higher education as a part-time York University student. A proud member of BPW Barrie since 2011, Sharon has held multiple Board positions at the local and provincial levels and is currently the BPW Barrie Treasurer & Membership Chair and the BPW Ontario 1st Vice-President. She and husband Rick have lived in Barrie since 1996 where they raised two independent daughters and now dote upon their grandchildren.

Kimberly Rowntree has 30+ years of marketing, administration, project management and business development experience. Married to Peter. Mother of two sassy daughters. Kim is currently the Office Manager at the Knowles Woolsey Team - RE/MAX Hallmark Chay Realty and an ACTRA performer for Feature Films, Television and Commericals. A BPW member since 2012, Kim is a Past President, past Central District Director, and current Projects & Fundraising Chair.