Trudy Flynn is the Chair of Fibromyalgia Association Canada and has lived with fibromyalgia for over 30 years. She was a caregiver to her daughter who was diagnosed with fibromyalgia at the age of 8.  Drawing from decades of personal experience as a registered nurse, she brings a deep understanding of the challenges faced by people living with fibromyalgia. Trudy has worked in the research field for over 15 years, where she actively promotes collaboration between researchers and people with lived experience to improve health outcomes. Trudy is committed to raising awareness, supporting others living with fibromyalgia, and ensuring their voices help shape the future of fibromyalgia care and research in Canada. 

A resident of Alberta, Sherry received her official fibromyalgia diagnosis in 2019, though symptoms have been present since her teenage years and also observed in undiagnosed family members. Seeking community and support served as her entry point to FAC, where she initially joined the Education Committee before being elected to the executive team in 2025.

Prior to her volunteer role, Sherry built a diverse career in business management, human resources, marketing, web development, SEO, and corporate training across various sectors. She now operates her own company.

Within FAC, Sherry leverages her professional background to strengthen educational outreach, digital communications, and organizational operations. She is passionate about increasing awareness and understanding of fibromyalgia through clear messaging, accessible digital resources, and compassionate engagement. Her unique blend of lived experience and applied business skills has enabled her to support both individual and systemic improvements.

With a focus on collaboration and meaningful outcomes, Sherry supports FAC’s mission by advancing education, advocacy, and inclusive initiatives that connect professionals, peers, and advocates to better serve and support people living with fibromyalgia.

Mary Delaney was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2014. She lives in Ontario. Mary brings varied skills to the FAC Board of Directors. She volunteered to take on the FAC Treasurer role having previously taken accounting and bookkeeping courses and pursued a career in Accounting during her earlier years. Mary moved on from that career to take employment in Corrections.  Given her interest in education and her program facilitation/adult learning skills, she began her volunteer work with FAC Education Committee. Now retired, her areas of expertise include creative thinking, emotions management, intimate partner abuse prevention, critical reasoning, problem solving, conflict resolution, CBT Cognitive Behaviour Training, assertive communication, substance abuse  intervention and relapse prevention. Her career in Corrections encouraged her to listen deeply and developed her capacity to analyze and evaluate human behavioural change. 

Janice Sumpton lives in London, Ontario and has lived with symptoms of fibromyalgia since 1998 and was formally diagnosed by a rheumatologist in 2005. Janice is a founding member of Fibromyalgia Association Canada and is the Co-Chair of the FAC Research Committee and member of the Education Committee. Janice worked as a pharmacist in a teaching hospital for over 37 years. As a hospital pharmacist, responsibilities included education to staff and patients and their families, research pharmacist and active role in the Paediatric Chronic Pain Clinic. This experience is helpful to FAC’s Research and Education Committees. Janice has been involved in providing support to chronic pain communities since 2005.

Lina DeMattia was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2018, however, had been experiencing symptoms much earlier. She lives in Ontario with her husband and is a mother and nonna (grandmother). Lina has over 25 years of experience in social services, primarily with the Alzheimer Society. In these years, Lina worked in various roles including: coordinating day programs, developing, providing and coordinating education for partners in the south west community of care. Her focus was on maintaining dignity and personhood for those who journeyed with Alzheimer’s disease. She is also certified in Spiritual Direction, enriching her work with a strong foundation in faith and care. Due to her years of service Lina was moved to join and volunteer with FAC. She has been a member of the FAC Board since 2022, as well as serving on the FAC Education and Awareness /Advocacy Committees.

Natasha Flynn lives in Nova Scotia and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia at the age of 8 years old. Natasha has lived with fibromyalgia through every stage of her life: her childhood, adolescence, young adult and now adult. Her experience navigating school, friendships, university and work while managing her fibromyalgia has shaped her into a strong advocate for early diagnosis, accessible care, and youth-focused support. Natasha brings a unique and valuable perspective to the board, helping ensure the voices of young people living with fibromyalgia are heard and included in national awareness, education, and advocacy efforts. Natasha has been a member of FAC since its inception in 2021 and became a Board member in 2022. Natasha is the Co-Chair of the FAC Awareness / Advocacy Committee. Natasha is an electrical engineer and uses her graphic skills as FAC’s Social Media Chair and Editor of the FAC Newsletter.