Rayanne Rogers

Rayanne Rogers will celebrate her one-year anniversary in her current position at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Cape Breton Whitney Pier Youth Club in November. She has been working with the organization since 2009 when she was hired for the playground project. After that she joined the board of directors while also volunteering for other community organizations. Even while being a stay-at-home mom, Rogers was volunteering so much it was like her full-time job and her way to give back to the community she loves.

Age: 45.

Occupation: Administration and special events, Boys and Girls Clubs of Cape Breton Whitney Pier Youth Club.

Family: Son Mark Rogers, 19; daughter Laura Rogers, 16. Birthplace: Sydney.

Home: Sydney.

Pets: Dog Lucky. Nickname: Mama Ray, Ray Ray.

First job: Tour guide at Gaelic College. Wanted talent: Singing. Coffee or tea: Coffee. Favourite food: Donairs.

Favourite movie: “Princess Bride.” Favourite music: Rap - Eminem, Hopsin. Favourite books: “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho.

Pet peeve: People saying ‘yous.’

Traits you admire: Community mindedness, good work ethic, good sense of humour. Leisure time: Spending time with my kids. Favourite motto: Don’t let the world change your smile, let your smile change the world. Favourite thing about Cape Breton: The people; the sense of home; it feels safe. Favourite place to travel in Cape Breton: Baddeck.

Favourite place to travel: Anywhere in a car on road trips.