For immediate release
Fredericton, May 27th, 2025 – The Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick is announcing the retirement of its Executive Director, Lynda Homer.
Lynda has been Executive Director since 2015, with several years of service being both President and Board Member. She brought an incredible amount of experience and knowledge to the Literacy Coalition, and has been a steadfast leader in literacy and essential skills over her career. During her time at LCNB, Lynda oversaw critical projects such as the Essential Skills for Atlantic Fisheries (ESAF) project, as well as its successor, Essential and Employability Skills – Health Sector (ESS-HS). Under her leadership, LCNB was recognized by ABC Life Literacy in 2020 in their Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award for LCNB’s Family Time Online project. Last year, Lynda was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her outstanding contribution and commitment to literacy in New Brunswick.
Lynda will be missed by the Coalition, its Board, and partners. The New Brunswick community of literacy volunteers wishes her luck and happiness in her future endeavors.
“I have worked with Lynda for a long time and she will be sorely missed,” said Brent Melanson, President of the Literacy Coalition. “She has always been the lynchpin of our organization. I wish her all the best in her well-deserved retirement.”
Susan Yarom, who has been with LCNB since 2018, has been appointed Acting Executive Director.
“Looking back on nearly a decade as Executive Director of the Literacy Coalition—and many more years in different roles before that—I’m filled with gratitude and a deep sense of pride,” Lynda said. “It’s been an unforgettable journey, working with so many dedicated and passionate individuals who care deeply about literacy in New Brunswick and beyond. My heartfelt best wishes to everyone, especially to Susan Yarom as she steps into her new role as Acting Executive Director.”
The Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick provides leadership to advance literacy, lifelong learning, and essential skills for all citizens through partnerships and collaboration with government, educational institutions, business, labour, community organizations and individuals.
For more information, please contact:
Susan Yarom
Acting Executive Director
Tel.: 506.457.1227
Email: lcnb@nbliteracy.ca