Alice is a “retired” early childhood and adult educator who has had a lifelong fascination for why people do what they do and a belief that social and emotional awareness ( Mental Health) influences every part of our lives, including our physical health. This fascination led her to the Demartini Human Research and Education Institute where she studied the connections between mind, body, spirit and human growth and development.Alice sees Handle with Care as a way to continue her long time commitment to children and families through honoring each person for who they are, as they are; connecting at a deep level and working together building strong, healthy families who have the capacity to build strong, supportive communities where all can flourish.She has worked extensively with the Early Childhood Development Association of PEI whose Board of Directors and Executive Director have been champions in promoting the messages of Handle with Care to Educators, parents and caregivers they serve.

This commitment continues as the organization prepares to support broader dissemination of HWC across Prince Edward Island and the Atlantic area.

Eileen Conway-Martin lives in O’Leary, a rural area of Prince Edward Island. She has worked and studied in the areas of Counseling, Community Development, and Education, earning her Counseling Certification from Boston City Hospital and an M.Ed from Mount St. Vincent University. Initially, having begun in the area of Addictions, Eileen’s counseling involved working with Women and their Families within the Boston area. In time she came to Prince Edward Island where her passion for Family and Early Childhood Development developed. In the mid 80’s, an opportunity arose to work with the Mi’Kmaq Communities of PEI as a Counselor and Community Educator. Beginning with Lennox Island, over the last 30 years, Eileen has had the pleasure of working in partnership with all PEI Aboriginal Organizations. Now as a Facilitator with Handle with Care, Eileen continues to pursue her passion of hope, healing, and resiliency with children, families, and communities.