CoSA began in Ottawa in 1998, initially operating under the auspices of St. John the Evangelist Church and became a registered charity in 2013. Although CoSA’s roots are faith-based, CoSA-Ottawa is an inclusive, non-sectarian organization that is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors, comprised of diverse local citizens. Experienced staff are supported by an Advisory Group of relevant professionals.
Staff
Susan Love
Executive Director
Board of Directors
Lyse Morin, President
St. John’s Representative; Circle Volunteer
Tara McWhinney, Vice President
PhD Candidate (Carleton U, Social Work); Former Circle Volunteer
John Daley, Treasurer
Accountant
Diana McGlinchey, Secretary
Research Manager, Victimology Research Centre, Algonquin College
David Swan, First Nations Advisor
Criminology Student, uOttawa ; Circle Volunteer
Dillon Brady
Manager Student Conduct and Harm Reduction, Carleton U; Circle Volunteer
Advisory Group
The Advisory Group is a non-decision-making committee that advises the staff, on an as-needed basis, on challenges that arise with Core Members and other personnel matters.
Bob Cormier, Psychologist
Former Member of the Board of Directors for CoSA-Ottawa and CoSA Canada
Dasa Farthing, Mental Health Manager, Children’s Hospital Eastern Ontario
Former Circle Volunteer and Member of the CoSA-Ottawa Board of Directors
David Swan
First Nations Advisor, Circle Volunteer
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