Tessa has been a member of the following Board of Directors bodies: The United Way in York Region, Markham Historical Museum, the Markham Arts Council, representing visual arts, literacy arts and performance arts, the Ontario Film Review Board and the Ontario College of Pharmacists. Ms. Benn-Ireland has a distinguished record of service to her Community of Markham and the Province of Ontario. She was also appointed to the Board of Governors at Seneca College of Arts and Technology.