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As a registered charity, CMHA-NL is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Our Board is guided by a strategic plan, which is updated on an annual basis.
Sean Kennedy
President
Sean Kennedy
Sean Kennedy is the Director of Marketing at St. John’s based, ClearRisk Inc. He is a marketing strategy leader who helps high growth companies in technology develop strategy and growth models. Sean is the dad of two amazing kiddos, and an active community volunteer. He has served on Boards such as the East Coast Trail Association, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and is a hockey coach in his spare time.
Chad Perrin
Vice-President
Chad Perrin
Chad currently serves as the Program Director for the Family Practice Renewal Program, whose focus is on reimagining family medicine in Newfoundland and Labrador. A certified health executive, licensed clinical social worker as well as a licensed dual diagnosis specialist, Chad has spent his career supporting persons with mental illness as well as over 20 years experience supporting other populations such as seniors, persons with disabilities and child welfare.
Jackie McCann-Scott
Treasurer
Jackie McCann-Scott
Jackie McCann-Scott is a certified financial planner (CFP) and a certified health insurance specialist (CHS). Over more than 20 years, Jackie has built a fresh and forward-thinking financial planning practice that aims to educate and empower the clients it serves. As the founder of Lupin Planning Group Inc and an active member of Advocis – The Financial Advisors Association of Canada – she recently led an initiative to help improve the financial literacy of the province’s youth and is a regular contributor to various local media, where she helps people gain clarity on a wide variety of financial topics.
Alison Greenoff
Secretary
Alison Greenoff
Alison is a registered social worker with Eastern Health, currently working in the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic and the Immunodeficiency Clinic. For more than 16 years, Alison has helped clients in various program areas including Child Protection, Community Supports, Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Mental Health and Addictions. Alison was one of the first social workers in Canada to receive training and implement the Strengths Model of Case Management in Newfoundland, through the School of Social Welfare, University of Kansas. Alison has both professional and lived experience in mental health and is delighted to serve as Board Member with CMHA-NL.
Brenda Dennis
Director
Brenda Dennis
Brenda Dennis is the Indigenous Community Navigator with the Newfoundland Aboriginal Women’s Network (NAWN) in Stephenville. She is a strong advocate for Mental Health awareness in her community and an active volunteer with many non-profit organizations. In 2020 Brenda received the CMHA-NL’s Pottle Award for her tireless commitment towards furthering Mental Health Awareness and initiatives in NL. Brenda was recently named the Citizen of the Year for 2022.
Fabian Connors
Director
Fabian Connors
Fabian completed a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Business Administration from MUN, and he is the Director of HR with Browning Harvey Ltd.. He is involved in the local business community, acting as a business representative for various advisory committees, and has volunteered with many community organizations throughout NL. Fabian is pleased to lend his knowledge and expertise as a Director with CMHA-NL’s Board.
Craig Tucker
Director
Craig Tucker
Craig Tucker is a distinguished senior executive with a remarkable expertise in corporate communications, market development, and strategy. As a seasoned entrepreneur, Craig currently owns a diverse portfolio of business ventures, including Crossbeam Education, a dynamic entity that encompasses renowned institutions such as Keyin College, Learning Labs, and Impress Design. Craig’s passion for community engagement extends beyond the business realm. He serves on various boards, including the National Association of Career College, Health Care Foundation, and most recently, the Canadian Mental Health Association (NL Chapter). Through these positions, Craig contributes to the betterment of society and champions initiatives that have a positive impact on people’s lives.
Dr. Kathleen Callanan
Director
Dr. Kathleen Callanan
Kathleen Callanan is a Psychiatrist with Eastern Health and Clinical Assistant Professor with Memorial University. Kathleen primarily works as an outpatient psychiatrist in general adult psychiatry. Her work also includes shifts at the psychiatric emergency department (PAU) and clinics with provincial corrections facilities. Through her clinical roles, she works with adults with a variety of mental illnesses and struggles, including individuals with addictions and those experiencing crisis. As a faculty member with the Discipline of Psychiatry, she is regularly involved in the clinical training of medical students and psychiatry residents in training.
Paul Preston
Director
Paul Preston
Paul is a Co-Founder of Audyse Technology, a tech start-up in St. John’s. He also runs his own Executive Advisory Consultancy, providing support to clients such as Genoa Design, where he previously held the role of Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer. Paul has a diverse background, having served as the CEO of techNL, where he successfully implemented a new strategy, rebranding, and programming to transform the organization. He has actively contributed to several Boards and committees, including CMHA-NL, Genome Atlantic, the Digital Technology Committee of The Health Accord in NL (as Chair), and the Atlantic Canada ICT Committee (ACOA-ATIGS) (as Co-Chair). Paul resides in St. John’s with his wife and two children, actively participating in volunteer activities.
Peace Kwinjo
Director
Peace Kwinjo
Peace Kwinjo holds a degree in Computer Information Systems and transitioned to Finance after moving to Canada nine years ago. He completed postgraduate studies in Financial Planning in Toronto and obtained an MBA from University Canada West in British Columbia. With six years of experience at Scotia Wealth, Peace has spent the last three years specializing in financial services for physicians through MD Management.
Rhona Buchan
Director
Rhona Buchan
Rhona Buchan is a lawyer and accredited mediator with over 20 years of experience. In 2023, she founded Buchan Law & Dispute Resolution in St. John’s, specializing in out-of-court dispute resolution, including family law mediation and workplace investigations. In 2024, she partnered with Avalon Law Group. Rhona also consults as a Senior Associate with Goss Gilroy Inc. She holds an LL.M in Dispute Resolution from Osgoode Hall (2021), an LL.B from the University of Ottawa (2000), and a BA from Memorial University (1996). A member of the NL Bar since 2001, Rhona spent 20 years with Legal Aid NL, litigating family, child protection, and criminal law. She is the founding chair of FDRIA and teaches dispute resolution for the NL Bar Admission course.
Dr. Rosemary Ricciardelli
Director
Dr. Rosemary Ricciardelli
Dr. Rosemary Ricciardelli is Professor (PhD) in the School of Maritime Studies and Research Chair in Safety, Security, and Wellness, at Memorial University’s Fisheries and Marine Institute. The winner of the 2023 International Corrections and Prison Association’s Research Excellence Award and the Canadian Sociological Association’s Angus Reid Applied Researcher Award, Ricciardelli was also elected to the Royal Society of Canada and is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. Her research centers on evolving understandings of gender, vulnerabilities, risk, and experiences and issues within different facets of the criminal justice system and among mariners. As a sex and gender researcher, her interests lay in the social health, identity construction, and lived experiences of individuals. She leads a longitudinal study on the mental health and well-being experiences of correctional officers employed by Correctional Services Canada.
John Martin
Director
John Martin
After completing the Bachelor of Commerce program at the Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, John began a thirty-six-year career with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. John initially worked with the Department of the Auditor General where he earned a Charted Accountant designation and then moved to the Department of Finance and then the Treasury Board Secretariate. During his career, John held senior management positions responsible for comptrollership, accounting, internal audit, system development and implementation, and compensation and pay. After retirement, John consulted with private and public clients on accounting and system implementation issues.