Over the years, Rochelle has volunteered extensively and served on many boards. Her awareness of health issues is as a caregiver for her late husband as well as living with someone who was actively involved in healthcare for more than 50 years. Rochelle spent 10 years as a caregiver for her husband who had Parkinson’s disease and dementia. 

Over the years, Rochelle has volunteered and chaired on various committees.

Her volunteer activities include:

• Volunteer for Patient Services at CancerCare Manitoba
• Chair for the Provincial Patient Service Committee
• Represented Manitoba on the national board of the Canadian Cancer Society Patient Service Committee
• Executive of the Pediatric Oncology Support Group of CancerCare Manitoba and represented them on the National Canadian Cancer Society Pediatric Oncology Support Group
• On the board of Sara Riel, a rehabilitation home for young adults with health mental conditions

Rochelle is a widow with two children.