Alec Blue  joined the Garden of the Gulf in 2018. A keen  interest in community and family history motivated him to join the museum  in  2018. His involvement in community history goes back to 1980 when he helped author a history of his home community of Hopefield. His belief is that we must preserve the memory of our past for future generations. 

Krystal Dionne lives in Caledonia with her wonderful husband and 2 amazing teenage daughters. She is new to the Museum Board but has volunteered with other local organizations like Eastern Region Sports & Recreation, the Wildlife Conservation Fund, and the Atlantic Provinces Library Association, as she is passionate about building and supporting community. She also worked at the Montague Rotary Library for the past 11 years but has recently taken a new position as the Adult Services Librarian at the Charlottetown Library Learning Center. When not working she loves to be camping, hiking, and adventuring with her family. She hopes to see the Garden of the Gulf Museum flourish and continue to be a treasured institution in Three Rivers.

Erin Docherty joined the Garden of the Gulf Museum Board of Directors in April of 2022. She has 20 years of communications and policy experience and is the Communications and Fundraising Coordinator with the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation. Erin looks forward to supporting the Museum to attract new and returning visitors and providing leadership in areas of sound administrative and policy practices. Erin has previously volunteered as co-chair of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Run for the Cure and as volunteer coordinator for Cloggeroo- the Island Folk Festival. Erin resides in Montague with her partner Jason and their respective children. Erin enjoys camping, very amateurish watercolor painting, writing and editing, and spending time with her family.

Debra joined the Board in 2022. She has been in the business world since 1999, and is the owner of Compass Media. Born in Montague, she now lives in her grandparents’ original home in Victoria Cross with her husband Ken, 2 cats and 2 dogs. Debra has served on many boards in the past: Labour Standards, Queens Health, Community Museums Association, The Guild, & others.

A fun fact: Debra’s great-grandfather, Edwin Parkman,  may have worked in the Museum’s building in the early twentieth century during his time as a customs agent. Mr. Parkman was also a jeweller and the namesake of Parkman Avenue directly across from the museum.

Ronnie lives in Brooklyn with his family and is involved with several organizations. He has a deep love of history, in particular our local history.

Meg joined the board of the Garden of the Gulf Museum in 2021. Originally from Orwell Cove, she currently lives in Charlottetown. Meg has worked in the museum sector since 2016 working in PEI, British Columbia, and the United Kingdom.  She currently works for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation. 

Wayne is a longtime Garden of the Gulf Museum Board member, active since 2016. He also served on Montague Town Council for many years. Married to his wife, Cindy Crossman Spin, for forty years, they have one teenage daughter, Lily. He is an avid Montreal Canadiens fan. Overall, Wayne loves sports, his family and close friends. You can often find him checking out various sporting events on the Island. He is especially passionate about the Special Olympics. His motto is “step up and lead by example” – a true volunteer.