Tracey’s keen interest in history, the arts and literature led her to pursue a degree in Art History and English Literature at Carleton University and then a Master of Science in Scottish studies in Scotland. Her time and exposure to Scottish culture and local people impressed upon her the importance of connecting with her local community to create a sense of meaning and shared experiences. She joined the Goulbourn Museum in order to become an advocate for history within her local community. With over 10 years of experience working in the not-for-profit sector she has mastered many of its challenges. Working with tight budgets, creative thinking and writing grants are a few of her specialties. In addition to her work at the Museum, Tracey currently serves as the Chairperson of the Ottawa Museum Network, and has worked as an educator for Algonquin College in their Applied Museum Studies Program. Tracey can be reached at [email protected]

Sarah’s adventure in heritage began in 2004- since then she completed an honours degree in Classics specializing in Ancient Art and Archaeology, studied archaeology in the field with The Canadian Institute in Greece and completed a post-graduate certificate in Applied Museum Studies. History has taken her amazing places, from the temples of Greece, to documenting an historic cemetery, interviewing a veteran of the Great War, and rebuilding a regimental museum in Ottawa. Sarah is known for drawing people in with a story and sharing her passion for Goulbourn’s history. When away from her white cotton gloves, Sarah loves knitting baby hats, gardening and DIY projects in her family’s Victorian country home.

Alyssa’s career in the museum sector began with a volunteer position at the Orillia Museum of Art &
History. There, she applied her photography skills to digitize and accession hundreds of artefacts. This
foundational experience opened doors to several key opportunities, including assisting with the curation
and installation of The History of Medicine in Orillia, becoming a virtual museum educator, and serving
as a Customer Service Advisor, where she helped manage museum operations.

A significant professional experience for Alyssa was her work with the Peterborough Museum &
Archives, where she honed her skills in programming and volunteer coordination. During this time, she
created her artistic persona, Art with Aly, developing creative ways for children to engage with history
and science.

Alyssa also earned a certificate in digital planning for the cultural sector from the University of Victoria.
She contributed to Digital Museums Canada, researching assistive technology and conducting UI/UX
testing for museum website development tools.

In school Zoe enjoys her automotive class, and subjects where she can learn more about health, the wellbeing of the human body, history, and French. Zoe has a strong appreciation for the outdoors and enjoys backcountry camping, traveling, and staying active through sports such as alpine ski racing, swimming, track and field, soccer, and rugby. Through these experiences, she has developed leadership, dedication, teamwork, and patience. Zoe is excited to continue gaining valuable experience while working alongside the amazing team at the Goulbourn Museum.

Currently in school, Jamie enjoys subjects where she can learn more about the past, develop her communication skills, and work creatively with others. She is an active student who enjoys being involved in extracurricular activities such as track and field, where she has learned to work as a team, dedication and perseverance.

When Jamie’s not at school, she enjoys reading, listening to music, spending time with friends, and relaxing with her dog. She is excited to be part of the Goulbourn Museum and looks forward to gaining experience while continuing to learn more about the history of the local community.

She began volunteering in 2024 with the Poppies of Goulbourn exhibition, which is a community-based Remembrance Day project meant to commemorate those who served through poppies that are crocheted and knitted by community members and displayed on a large net. This experience introduced her to the importance of community involvement and the crucial role the museum plays in enabling these events.

From then on, Veronica has volunteered with Children’s Craft Day events, which support interactive programs for younger audiences. These events promote hands-on learning, engaging children with history in an entertaining manner.

Through this work, she has developed strong communication skills, experience collaborating in a group setting, and confidence in assisting the public.

Before this job she was a dedicated volunteer here at the museum who had, and continues to have an excited approach for every day she gets to be there. At Goubourn Museum Martina participates in preparing for programs, leading program demonstrations, dressing up in historical clothing, and making museum visitors feel welcome and excited. Martina uses her skills in communication, collaboration, and creativity to contribute to Goulbourn Museum’s community. She looks forward to learning new skills and improving current ones to help guide her forward as her future continues. She also hopes that her experiences learning about the amazing history of the museum and community can open opportunities for similar experiences in the years to come.

Today, she serves as the Museum Illustrator at Goulbourn Museum, where she combines creativity, historical interpretation, and a passion for community engagement in her work. Landon-Ruth is committed to contributing positivity to the museum experience, supporting educational initiatives, and helping preserve and share local history in meaningful and accessible ways.