Our People

Sara Miles is the driving force behind Seaview Enterprises Ltd. She is passionate about giving small business owners peace of mind around their bookkeeping and finances so they can focus on what they do best.

Melody has called Pender Island home since 2006, when she arrived to take on the role of Human Resources Manager at Poets Cove. Since then, she’s become a familiar face in the community and a strong advocate for the Southern Gulf Islands. Melody is the Executive Director of both the SGI Community Resource Centre and the SGI Neighbourhood House, which she helped to found. With a background in finance, HR, and community development, she brings valuable experience to her longtime role on the Chamber board, always working to build strong partnerships and support local needs across the islands.

With more than 30 years in the esthetics and skincare industry, Daunne Hall brings a wealth of experience, passion and warmth to her work on Pender Island through her business, Daunne’s Esthetics & Education studio. A second-generation esthetician who has now passed the trade on to her daughter, Daunne is proud to continue a family legacy of helping people feel their best. Having trained and taught in several countries, Daunne’s career has taken her far and wide, but she’s happiest here at home on Pender, where she offers advanced skincare and esthetic treatments from her cozy studio. When she’s not in the treatment room, you’ll likely find her out walking or hiking one of Pender’s many trails, enjoying the natural beauty of island life.

With 25 years of experience in sales and marketing across the fashion, food, and beauty industries, Noémie brings a deep understanding of both big-brand business and the unique challenges faced by small, rural entrepreneurs. After relocating to Pender Island, she launched Pacifique Skin & Scalp Therapy, where she now offers advanced natural skin and hair loss treatments. As a small business owner navigating both growth and disability, Noémie brings empathy, creativity, and real-world insight to the Chamber board. She also serves on the board of The Pender Post Society and is passionate about fostering collaboration, visibility, and support for the island’s local businesses.

Thandi is a proud veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy, where she served for 18 years as a Naval Combat Information Officer, gaining deep experience in emergency preparedness, disaster response, and leadership. Now, she brings that same dedication and energy to Pender Island as the owner of Islnd Grl Collective, a fun and stylish clothing boutique at the Driftwood Centre. A strong believer in community and collaboration, Thandi served as Chamber President and continues to support local businesses as a director.