Malcolm Shookner
Malcolm Shookner (ASI President) has an extensive background in community development, social research, health promotion and public policy in the non-profit, academic and public sectors. He has worked on many projects that use indicators to measure the quality of life, sustainability, health and well-being of communities. Malcolm was formerly the Chief Statistician for Nova Scotia […]
Patsy Beattie-Huggan
Patsy Beattie-Huggan (ASI Coordinator) is the founder and President of The Quaich Inc., a PEI based health promotion and consulting company. Patsy has a broad background in nursing education and health system redesign, and is firmly committed to building capacity within communities. Her creative work in health promotion, including leadership to the development of the […]
Susan Hartley
Susan Hartley PhD has spent a lifetime working as a clinical psychologist, an educator and human rights advocate. She has served in leadership roles in her profession, including as President of the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia, and in community volunteer work. Through her work and volunteering, Susan has been exposed to a wide […]
Maggie Snow
Maggie Snow, Clarkes Beach, NL. Executive Director of the SPLASH Centre – a non-profit, registered charity for at-risk youth and other marginalized groups. Responsible for all day-to-day operations, human resources, strategic planning, and financial management under direction of a volunteer Board of Directors. Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Bachelor’s Degree in Arts: Sociology and Gender Studies. […]
Nathalie Boivin, PhD
Nathalie Boivin, nurse by training, completed her Master’s degree (Community Health, Health Promotion option) and her PhD. She worked in academia for 21 years in the fields of community health and health promotion. She then spent a few years in knowledge mobilization. She is currently, and on a temporary basis, a Health promoter for Public […]
Tadiwa Ronald Rushambwa
Ronald is a dedicated professional with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Memorial University which he obtained in May 2022. With a background in settlement services, entrepreneurship, and a passion for supporting newcomers, Ronald has gained valuable experience as a Settlement Officer at the Association for New Canadians. In this role, Ronald facilitated the […]
Brian Kelly
Brian Kelly has been involved with Integrated Service Delivery since the NB Youth Advocate released his report, Connecting the Dots, in 2008. He has worked in student services and inclusionary practices at the District and Provincial level for 35 years. For the last 7 years, Brian has been with First Nations Education Initiatives Inc, which […]
Gage Sabattis
A Mi’kmaw youth from Eskasoni , he works as a Planning Coordinator for the Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq and is on the youth advisory council for integrated youth services across Canada and for Indigenous communities. He has a strong vested interest in youth mental health as it pertains to community resilience. He has a […]
Emyn Hayden
Emyn Hayden is a multi-disciplined, professionally trained, and self-taught artist with a unique specialization in dry hair cutting and a deep passion for the performing, literary, and visual arts. Through exploration of numerous creative mediums, Emyn discovered the profound importance of art in fostering connections with oneself and their community. This laid the foundation for […]
Ujunwa Aja-Onu
Ujunwa Aja-Onu, known as Ujay, is a project manager and development professional with over 10 years of experience in program design, management, and stakeholder engagement. Before joining the ECDA, Ujay served as the project manager for the Cleantech Academy project at Holland College and had previously worked with organizations such as ActionAid and Oando Foundation in […]