Meet the Team
“If you’re always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.”
~ Maya Angelou
~ Maya Angelou
Leadership
Everyone on the leadership team has two things in common. We’ve all been caregivers at one time or another. And we’re all passionate about helping people live their best lives.
Bradley Bezan
Founder & CEO
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Nicole van Gendt
COO & Director of Occupational Therapy
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Kim McMullin
Director of Social Work
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Trina Ferrer
Director of Physiotherapy
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Debbie Lessard
Director of Speech-Language Pathology
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Jennifer Mulligan
Director of Operations
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Jiuan Duong
Director of Finance
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Rachel Hammerton
Director of Recruitment
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Donna Cowie-Ducharme
Financial Administrator – Passport Services
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Amanda Harris
Director of Customer Service
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Creative
We create and communicate to inspire, encourage and unite people.
Julia Weber
Director of Marketing & Social Media
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Anyi Ndongko
Creative Designer
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Chris Jackson
Writing & Communications
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Kaily Kay
Videographer
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Care Partners
We’re your “go-to” people at Spark. We manage all the details of your care, advocate on your behalf, and help you find the right match for your needs and goals. Our caregivers lean on us for support, problem solving and guidance. We joined Spark because we’re passionate about providing care where the person comes first.
Mike McNeil
Care Partner – Ottawa
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Jenna Thompson
Care Partner – Ottawa
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Robyn Van Steinburg
Care Partner – Ottawa
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Bronwyn Grant
Care Partner – Ottawa
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Kerrie Whitehurst
Care Partner – Ottawa
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George Stawowczyk
Care Partner – Ottawa
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Tiina Liinamaa
Care Partner – Kingston
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Lisa Virtue
Care Partner – Cornwall
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Zoë McArthur
Care Partner – Quinte
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Laura Treffers
Care Partner – Brockville
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Rachel Hammerton
Care Partner – Toronto
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Care Specialists
We provide ongoing support, education and training to our team. Whether spearheading new programs, resolving systemic issues or innovating therapeutic approaches, we’re passionate about making our services the best.
Nicole Jacobs
Behavioural (ABA) Therapy
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Laura Mee
OT, Chronic Pain
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Joel Paquette
Brain Injury
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Olivia Keays
Relationships & Sexuality
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Oliver Mweneake
Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity
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Nigel Walker
Business Development
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Mignon Mildenberger
Passport & Developmental Services
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Brandon Szarabura
Legal
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