Ottawa Salus
2000 Scott Street
Ottawa, ON
K1Z 6T2
Tel: 613-729-0123
TTY: 613-759-8455
Charitable Registration Number: 12985 6340 RR0001
Mélanie Vadeboncoeur is a lawyer and consultant who works with corporate and public sector clients in various areas of the law, including on corporate and governance issues.
For more than a decade, she has sat on multiple boards of directors for not-for-profit organizations in Ottawa. She has also supported countless fundraising initiatives in the community. Mélanie first became involved with Ottawa Salus in 2014 as a member of its Fund Development Committee.
“In joining Ottawa Salus’ Board of Directors in 2020, I have continued to build on my long-standing support of mental health care services and permanent housing for people living with mental illness in the Ottawa community.”
Janet Yale, ICD.D, is an accomplished leader and senior executive with many years of management experience in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. She served as the President and CEO of the Arthritis Society (Canada) from June 2012 to January 2020 after a long career in the telecommunications and broadcast sectors.
During the course of her distinguished career, she received a number of awards including the Queen Elizabeth II Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals. She was also named as one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network.
A lawyer and economist by training, Ms. Yale is certified in governance by the Institute of Corporate Directors. A long-time volunteer, Ms. Yale currently serves on the boards of Ottawa Salus, the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation, WPBS and Business for the Arts.
“I chose Salus because of my commitment to addressing the issue of homelessness and mental health in the Ottawa community.”
Candace Sutcliffe, based in Ottawa, Canada, is a dedicated advocate for mental health with a robust background in fundraising and philanthropy. Her involvement with The Orleans Health Hub Campaign Committee and role as Chair of The Royal Ottawa Young Professional Network highlight her commitment to community well-being. With 18+ years leadership experience at CA Paradis/The Chef’s Paradise, Candace excels in strategic planning, financial literacy, and capital planning. She is passionate about fostering inclusive environments and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive positive change within our community. Candace is also a 2019 Ottawa Business Journal Forty Under 40 recipient.
“Joining the Ottawa Salus board of directors is an extension of my belief that every human being, regardless of their circumstances, deserves fundamental rights such as access to food, water, and shelter. Salus Ottawa embodies this belief by providing not only community housing but also a safe haven for individuals grappling with mental health challenges and substance abuse issues. The poignant stories and heartfelt conversations I experienced firsthand at the Soiree Salus in 2023 deeply moved me and underscored the critical importance of supporting this vital community organization. I am eager to contribute my skills and dedication to Salus Ottawa’s mission, ensuring that it continues to provide essential services and to hopefully make a meaningful impact in the lives of those it serves.”
Colleen O’Connell-Campbell leads O’Connell-Campbell Wealth Management at RBC Dominion Securities. With a career spanning over two decades, Colleen is a dedicated wealth advisor with an entrepreneurial spirit. She dedicates her career to helping entrepreneurs achieve their financial goals and plan successful business exits. She is the host of “The Cash Rich Exit Podcast,” where she offers actionable strategies and ‘fun, frank advice’ to business owners.
Outside of her professional life, Colleen is a long-term runner and shares her reflections (the intersection of business and self care) in her bi-weekly column, “Running Reflections.”
Born and raised in the Ottawa Valley, Colleen is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and fundraising within her community. Colleen is a founding member (2011 to present) of the philanthropic group “Women For Mental Health” at the Royal and previously served on the Royal Ottawa Foundation Board of Directors (2016-2021). She lives with her loving husband, Scott, and their two sons, David and Ashton.
Colleen’s decision to join the Board of Directors at Ottawa Salus is deeply personal and driven by her own experiences. Her brother, Danny O’Connell, tragically died by suicide in 2004. This loss has fueled her passion for mental health advocacy and her desire to support initiatives that de-stigmatize mental health issues and provide tangible help to those in need. Colleen believes in the critical importance of stable housing and comprehensive support services, which aligns perfectly with the mission of Ottawa Salus. By joining the Board of Directors, she aims to leverage her strategic financial expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to make a significant impact in the lives of those facing mental health and substance use challenges.
Fiona’s work and volunteer activities have taken her around the globe. After honing her marketing and event-planning skills in Europe and the United States—including six years with the public affairs team at the Canadian Consulate in New York—she landed back in Ottawa following 9/11 where she was offered the position of executive assistant to Maestro Pinchas Zukerman, the National Arts Centre’s (NAC) Music Director. While at the NAC, Fiona was appointed a director of the Zukerman Foundation for Young Artists and a director of the NACO Music Instrument Foundation.
Since 2010, Fiona has continued her work as a private development (fundraising) and event consultant raising several million dollars for charities in Canada and the United States. She is excited to bring her expertise, passion and skills to Ottawa Salus where she hopes to contribute to this most amazing organization.
Fiona holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Loyola College at Concordia with an Honours in Human Development from McGill University. She has been on the Ottawa Salus Board of Directors since 2019 where she continues to Co-Chair Soirée Salus. She also currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Rockcliffe Park Foundation.
“As a teen, I had a good friend with serious mental health issues whose life was quite literally saved by a local organization I later found out was Salus. I am both grateful and honoured to work with this highly motivated and compassionate group of people who are making such a difference in our community.”
Joanne joined the Ottawa Salus Board of Directors in 2024, following a three-decade long career as an award-winning reporter and broadcaster. She has worked for The Financial Post, Ottawa Citizen and, most recently, CBC Ottawa, where her coverage of Ottawa City Hall included investigations into the troubled LRT – resulting in Ontario’s first-ever provincial public inquiry – and abuse of power by one of council’s longest-serving members.
Since leaving journalism in 2023, Joanne has been a Senior Advisor with consulting firm StrategyCorp, and volunteers with several community organizations to support their advocacy efforts. Joanne holds a combined Honours of Bachelor of Journalism and Political Science degree from Carleton University. She is also sits on the board of her local community association.
“As a reporter covering the City of Ottawa for more than a decade, I saw first-hand how the programs and supports Salus offers to those with serious mental health and addictions issues are essential to the wellbeing our community. I feel very privileged to work with such a worthwhile and essential organization.”
Kevin is a professional Urban Planner, a graduate of Ryerson University, who has worked in the Ottawa homebuilding industry for 17 years. He is employed at Richcraft Homes Ltd. and enjoys the role of Vice President of Land Development – Investment Portfolio and he currently serves as the Chair of the Builder Developer Council for the Greater Ottawa Home Builders Association. In this role, Kevin works closely with related industry leaders, politicians and senior municipal staff on housing and land development policy direction and implementation.
Before a career in Urban Planning and Land Development, Kevin worked in Toronto at the Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN), funded by the provincial Ministry of Health. His role at the OHTN was to help to develop a data collection system for traditional and naturopathic treatments and outcomes with participating patients at Ontario hospitals and alternative health care networks while also privately practicing Homeopathic Medicine in Toronto, ON.
Kevin is living in Ottawa and raising 3 teenagers with his spouse.
“Salus is taking a proactive role in responding to the needs of the individual and our community. I hope to lend my experience in housing and land development to help Salus achieve its Vision and Mission. I consider myself very fortunate to have the opportunity to give back to my community. It feels good to be a part of Salus.”
Susan is a Tax Partner with Deloitte and has over 30 years of tax experience in the areas of corporate and personal taxation. She specializes in advising high net worth private clients on a wide range of tax issues, and is currently leading Deloitte’s NPO/charitable sector. Susan counsels charities and non-profit organizations on various income tax matters including governance, reorganizations and legislative income tax restrictions. Susan has served as a member of the Queen’s Gift Planning Advisory Committee along with several other organizations, and is currently on the Board of Salus Ottawa. Susan is a CPA and a Trust and Estate Practitioner.
I chose Salus as I have been struck by Salus’ commitment and approach to helping individuals experiencing the challenges of mental health, addictions and homelessness. I am excited to be part of an organization offering innovative solutions and best practices that enrich the lives of the individuals served by the organization and strengthen the Ottawa community by empowering individuals to rebuild their lives and contribute positively to society.
Timothy (Tim) Moran, PhD, MD, FRCPC is an Indigenous (Métis) psychiatrist who works at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre in the Community Mental Health program and The Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders program. He provides mental health care to individuals experiencing homelessness or unstable housing and frequently sees the direct positive impact that stable housing can have on these individuals.
“I joined the Ottawa Salus Board of Directors in 2019 to contribute my clinical experience, which aligns with the vision, mission and values of Ottawa Salus.”
In his current role with BMO Nesbitt Burns as an Associate Portfolio Manager, Vincent is responsible for the development and the execution of the investment strategy to invest on behalf of private clients across multiple asset classes and geographies. As part of this role, he gathers and analyzes industry, financial, macroeconomic, technical and company specific data, alongside internally-generated data, to develop a medium to long-term vision on the economy and financial markets. Before starting his professional career, Vincent was a competitive student-athlete. As a hockey player, he was recruited and received a full scholarship to play at an elite prep school in Greenwich, Connecticut, before joining the men’s varsity hockey team at the University of Ottawa. He was also a Futurpreneur Canada mentor, supporting young entrepreneurs in the development of high-impact small businesses. His favorite books include The Lean Startup, Start with Why, The Virgin Way and Zero to One.
Vincent earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a specialization in Finance from the University of Ottawa Telfer School of Management with Honours (Magna Cum Laude) and is a CFA charterholder. Vincent continues to play hockey in his spare time and enjoys playing tennis and golfing.
“I firmly believe that access to stable housing is fundamental to the recovery and well-being of individuals battling addiction. Salus’ commitment to not only providing housing but also offering support services aligns with my own values and aspirations for creating positive change in our community. I think this is a growing society challenge that needs to be addressed with more resources. I witnessed first-hand extreme poverty and homelessness while working and living in developing countries of Africa in a previous job. In my opinion, with the resources and wealth available in Canada, there is no excuse for a developed country to have high levels of homelessness. With the right group of individuals forming the right organization, like Salus, I’m convinced this is the right way to help solve the issue. Putting my skills to good use with Salus is the best way for me to be a small part of the solution.”