The Board of Directors is pleased to share that six individuals responded to the recent call for applications to fill two board vacancies. Each applicant was highly qualified and would have brought valuable knowledge and experience to the Board.

It is fitting that on International Women’s Day, March 8th, the Board selected Janice Mullins and Michelle Simms to fill the two vacant positions. Please join us in welcoming Janice and Michelle to the Board of Directors of Karate Newfoundland & Labrador.

Janice Mullins
Janice is a lifelong karateka and holds a Nidan (second‑degree) black belt in Shotokan Karate, with decades of training across Newfoundland and Labrador. Her karate journey spans the Burin Peninsula, her university years, and her current training at Power Karate Academy and Phoenix Dojo. Deeply grounded in the values of discipline, respect, and community, Janice brings a strong passion for the sport and a commitment to its continued growth.

Professionally, Janice is a senior executive with extensive experience in corporate governance, strategic planning, financial oversight, and organizational leadership. She brings a strong commitment to inclusive leadership and to ensuring women and girls continue to have meaningful representation in sport. Karate NL looks forward to benefiting from Janice’s blend of executive expertise, community focus, and lifelong dedication to karate.

Michelle Simms
Michelle brings more than two decades of experience supporting business growth, value creation, and organizational leadership. With deep roots in entrepreneurship, she has worked extensively with executive teams, boards, and diverse stakeholder groups to advance strategic outcomes and strengthen organizational performance.

Michelle is a seasoned executive and board director with significant governance experience across a wide range of advisory and oversight committees. Her strengths include strategic execution, talent development, organizational culture, and effective communication. Known for building high‑performing teams and fostering strong governance practices, Michelle brings a thoughtful, results‑oriented perspective that will support Karate NL’s long‑term sustainability and growth.