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