Our Team

Board of Directors

Marg Egan

Chair

When my father was diagnosed with dementia, it became a journey for our entire family. I have committed to volunteer with the Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County so that persons diagnosed with dementia, and their loved ones, will be able to gain knowledge and get support. No one should face dementia alone.

Tom Caldwell

Vice-Chair

Witnessing my mom going through various stages of dementia was very difficult. It started with calls informing me that mom had wandered off from her residence to witnessing her become violent with caregivers and my dad. Educating families on what to expect on the typical phases of dementia would go a long way to easing family distress.

Louise Laramée

Secretary

As a cardiologist, I spent my career looking after vascular disease. My mother had dementia and I am very grateful for all the support, programs and expertise of the dementia society. She was fully supported in French, her mother tongue. I joined the board because I wanted to give back in any capacity that I can.

Paul Morton

Treasurer

My dad had dementia for seven years, and the dementia society was a huge help for our family. I want to do as much as I can to help other families in ottawa who are going through a similar experience.

Veronica Engelberts

Director

Like many who volunteer with DSORC, I have experienced the impact of this disease on family members who have lived with dementia. The care and services that DSORC provides to our community are invaluable, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the Board. I am inspired by the idea that many forms of dementia are preventable through lifestyle choices – it underscores the importance of education and building awareness in our community.

Marilyn Fevrier

Director

Dementia has an impact on caregivers supporting loved ones; friends trying to remain connected and present; and anyone interacting with people with dementia. I hope to support our community through my contributions to the DSORC board.

Anne Hennessy

Director

Dementia frequently leads to a long slow loss of one’s loved one. This is especially challenging for the carer or caregiver. Caregivers are my heroes. As a long-time psychiatrist to the elderly and having had direct experience of the impact of dementia on my family, i’m delighted to contribute to the board of the dementia society.

Joseph Power

Director

Joe graduated from Carleton University in 1988 and from the University of Western Ontario in 1991.  He was an instructor for the Ontario Bar Admission Course and an instructor at the University of Ottawa Law School.  He is a Will and Estate Advisor with a Canadian financial institution. In his spare time he enjoys golfing with his family.

“I have not had direct family experience with people living with dementia.  However, as a lawyer I have had many clients from all walks of life who have been impacted by dementia.  I joined the board to give back to the community.”

Megan Wright

Director

Born and raised in Ottawa, I completed a Bachelor of Nursing at the Toronto Metropolitan University, a Master’s of Nursing Degree at the University of Toronto, and a Health Leadership Certificate from Ottawa University

Both my mom and father-in-law have both received services from The Dementia Society. I’m glad to have the opportunity to give back and help other families access increased support and services as my family once did.

Leadership Team

Carole Green

Director of Client Experience and Engagement

Phone: 613-523-4004

Ext. 3131

Monique Doolittle-Romas

Chief Executive Officer

Phone: 613-690-5904

Ext. 108

Pauline Bondy

Director of Philanthropy

Phone: 613-523-4004

Ext. 110

Danielle Mulvihill

Director of Operations

Phone: 613-523-4004

Ext. 3110

Specific Inquiries

For department specific details, contact:

Communications and Marketing

Electra Millar

Phone: (613)523-4004

Ext. 119

Education and Programs

German Chique-Alfonzo

Phone: 613-523-4004

Ext. Ext. 3115

Fund Development

Pauline Bondy

Phone: 613-523-4004

Ext. 110

Social and Recreational Activities

Declan Charlton

Phone: (613) 523-4004

Ext. 103

Volunteering

Zoë Kirschner

Phone: 613-523-4004

Ext. 3240

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