Board of Directors
Ned Ellis, Vice President
I have been working for twelve years to improve health care in the Hills. It has been both rewarding and a lot of fun. a lot of good has happened. there are new challenges ahead as health care transforms itself over the next ten years.
Pamela Falkner, Director
I have lived in Chelsea for more than 30 years while raising two boys, and enjoying all that this region has to offer. My full time career has been in Senior Management and Executive roles in private sector print and communications firms. Having officially retired last year, I am pleased to now be a member of the Des Collines Health Foundation Board, and look forward to supporting the work of the Foundation to improve health care in our MRC.
Helen MacKinnon, Director
I have lived in Chelsea and been an active volunteer in the community for over 30 years. My work experience has enabled me to engage in a bilingual environment in event planning, exhibition & project management at both the local and national museum level. My work at Maison Fairbairn House, Wakefield, a local not-for-profit organization allowed me to share my skills with the community. As a Board member at the Health Foundation, I hope to play a key role in broadening impact in supporting quality healthcare in our area.
Amanda Dexter, Treasurer
I have lived in Wakefield since 1994 and been a volunteer with local community organizations for most of that time. I have served on numerous local boards as well as being the Wakefield school commissioner for many years. I have also worked in the nonprofit sector for most of my career. I believe the Des Collines Health Foundation is a crucial part of our community fabric and I am committed to helping them support rural healthcare in our region.
Gail Hawley-McDonald
We are thrilled to welcome Gail back to our board. Gail kick-started her career in health and social services as the coordinator and information officer for English services at the Conseil régional de santé et des services sociaux de l’Outaouais. Over 18 years, she took on various roles including Senior Program Officer and complaints commissioner. Joining Dialogue McGill in 2008 as a senior consultant, Gail focused on language training measures and more recently, she’s been actively involved in developing Dialogue McGill’s retention program. She’s also revamped the student bursary program and initiated collaborations with community partners.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Gail actively contributes to the community. She presently serves as President of the Quebec Association for Independent Living (QUAIL) and has previously served as President of the Des Collines Health Foundation. Des Collines Advisory Committee on matters related to linguistic and cultural adaptation of service.
Additionally, she has been a member of the Des Collines Advisory Committee, addressing matters concerning linguistic and cultural adaptation of services. Gail has also contributed her expertise as a past member of the Provincial Advisory Committee for Access to Health and Social Services in English.
Caroline Hogan, Secretary
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Helene Giroux, Director
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Kristin Horsely, Director
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Sheilagh Murphy, Director
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Louise Killens, Past-President
I have had the pleasure of being a board member of the des Collines Health Foundation since 2018. As a physiotherapist, health care has always been my passion. I have lived and volunteered in Chelsea for over 30 years and established PhysioSport Chelsea in 2004. As the current president of the Foundation I can assure you that we are working diligently to ensure donations improve the quality of healthcare and social services, here in our region.
Joanne Khyouriati, Past Director
A seasoned, multi-disciplined, dynamic executive, Joanne has spent 25 years in the Federal Public Service occupying key leadership positions in the security portfolio as it relates to national, foreign, defense and border security. She has cultivated key partnerships, created and pivoted organizations and transformed business practices in an effort to modernize service delivery for Canadians. True to her nature, Joanne pursued her passion for entrepreneurship and innovation by launching an AI-based start-up in security and facial recognition while living in Israel. Before joining the Public Service, Joanne was a policy advisor to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Sport. She has served on a few boards, including most recently, as a Director of the Chelsea Foundation, which manages the Meredith Centre with the accord of the municipality. She is currently working as Director of Global Affairs at the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation, a Crown Corporation.
Pam Ross, Past Director
I was born and raised in La Peche, only to return as a young adult to raise my family here as well. I am a Municipal Councillor and devoted community volunteer to compliment my 30 years as a political advisor. Knowing all too well the impact that the Foundation has on bettering healthcare in our region, I am honoured to be able to give back to a community that has given so much to so many.
Frederic Parizeau (CISSSO)
Directeur du RLS des Collines-de-l’Outaouais
M. Parizeau is the representative from CISSS de l’Outaouais for the Des Collines Health Foundation.
