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Newcomer Resource Guide

The North Shore Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) has developed a comprehensive Newcomer Resource Map to support newcomers in the North Shore region of Nova Scotia, which includes Colchester, Pictou, and Antigonish counties.

The Newcomer Resource Map is an interactive online tool designed to help newcomers easily locate and access essential services and resources in the region. This map serves as a centralized hub of information, addressing one of the key needs identified in the LIP's feasibility study and Newcomer Survey.

This user-friendly resource aligns with the LIP's strategic priorities, particularly in the areas of "Settlement & Integration" and "Collaboration & Coordination". It directly supports the initiatives to increase newcomer awareness about available services and to identify tools for centralized access to services.

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    Leadership Team

    The YMCA leadership team supports all areas of the organization in serving our community. We provide quality programs and services that are reflective of the evolving communities we serve.

    Brian Posavad

    President & CEO
    He/ Him
    [email protected]
    p. (902) 222-1177

    Julie-Ann Vincent

    Chief Operating Officer
    She / Her
    [email protected]
    p. (902) 222-7533

    Maureen L. Hayward

    Chief Financial Officer
    She/ Her
    [email protected]
    p. (902) 423-4907 Ext. 225

    Heather MacDonald

    Chief Development Officer
    She/ Her
    [email protected]
    p. (902) 456-0583

    Sahra MacNeill

    Director, People & Culture
    She / Her
    [email protected]
    p. (902) 225-2790

    Anna Barnes

    Vice President, YMCA Atlantic Regional Development Centre (RDC)
    She / Her
    [email protected]
    p. (902) 221-8974

    Victoria Collins

    General Manager, Child Engagement & Operations
    She/ Her
    [email protected]
    p. 902-223-0015

    Nicole O'Connor

    Interim Director of Communications
    She / Her
    [email protected]
    p. (902) 399-5180

    TL Johannesson

    General Manager, Youth and Leadership Development
    She/ Her
    [email protected]
    p. 902-

    John Meagher

    General Manager, Asset & Development
    He / Him
    [email protected]
    p. (902) 223-3986

    InHae Park

    General Manager Of YMCA Immigrant Services
    She/ Her
    [email protected]
    p. 902-457-6871

    Michelle Rivoire

    Vice President, Health, Fitness, and Aquatics
    She/ Her
    [email protected]
    p. 902-717-8060

    Alexandria Samson

    Director, Donor Relations
    She / Her
    [email protected]
    p. (902) 229-4311

    Rebekah Skeete

    Director, Employment Services Centre
    She/ Her
    [email protected]
    p. 902-461-2513 ext. 228

    Lynda Thomas

    Director, Employment Services Centre
    She/ Her
    [email protected]
    p. 902-499-7560

    Meet our Current Directors

    As a leading charity, the YMCA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. This group of community volunteers provides vision, strategic leadership and stewardship for the Association. The YMCA Board of Directors meets regularly with an Annual General Meeting held every spring. We are extremely grateful to every member, past or present, of the YMCA’s Board of Directors.

    Stephen MacDonald

    Chair

    Stephen MacDonald is the President and Chief Executive Officer of EfficiencyOne, the not-for-profit operator of Canada’s first electricity efficiency utility, Efficiency Nova Scotia.

    Lora MacEachern

    Vice Chair

    Lora MacEachern is a Senior Government Executive and Lawyer, with extensive experience in leadership, law, human resources, public policy, advocacy

    Ashley Hill

    Ashley Hill is the Founder and Executive Director of the PREP Academy, a community based non-profit organization that inspires and prepares African Nova Scotian students for college, university and beyond.

    Jacob Woods

    Jacob Woods is a Research Associate at the Nova Scotia Community College. Jacob is skilled in energy system analysis

    Kevin Stoddart

    Kevin is a Managing Partner at KBRS, Atlantic Canada’s largest talent management and recruitment organization with over 75 staff and offices throughout Atlantic Canada and Ontario.

    Krista Jangaard

    Dr. Krista Jangaard is the IWK Health Centre’s President & CEO. She first joined the IWK in 1996 in the division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and

    Mary Navas

    With three years of marketing agency experience at NATIONAL Public Relations working with clients across Atlantic Canada, Mary brings a fresh perspective to communication strategies,

    Michelle Bussey

    Michelle Bussey is the CEO of the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA). Through NSAA, Michelle is working with industry, Government and communities to address the

    Safia Rahemtulla

    Safia is an Associate Partner in the Consulting practice of EY and holds a CPA, CA designation, a Certified Internal Auditor designation and a Certified Third Party Risk

    Samantha Nixon

    Samantha is a Coordinator with the Canadian Red Cross, supporting International Emergency Response through collaboration with the Government of Canada.

    Sanjay Khanna

    With over 25 years of experience, Sanjay has worked as part of the private and public sector focused on Information/Knowledge Management, ...

    Sarah McInnes

    Sarah is a Partner at McInnes Cooper, specializing in Immigration & Employment law.

    Shelly Martin

    Shelly Martin is a Mì’kmaq lawyer from Millbrook First Nation, is the Director of Governance for the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq, a tribal Council providing programming and advisory services to eight Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq communities.

    Sian Wren

    Sian Wren is Vice President of Business Transformation at Emera. In this role, she led a large team of internal employees and external

    Sonia Beattie

    Sonia Beattie is the Vice-Provost, Planning & Analytics at Dalhousie University. With a strong passion for education, she completed degrees at both Dalhousie University and Memorial University before starting her career in postsecondary education.

    YMCA Honourary Trustees​

    The YMCA Honourary Trustees are former Directors who continue to support and provide strategic counsel to the YMCA.

    Gregory (Greg) D. Auld,

    Jennifer Berry,

    Lydia Bugden,

    Daniel M. Campbell &

    Wesley G. Campbell,

    Peter M. Conrod,

    Paul J. Dyer,

    Peter Doig

    Peter G. Fardy,

    Lou Gannon,

    Mary Ellen Gurnham,

    R.F. (Bob) Healy,

    Fred Honsberger,

    Wilfred Jackson,

    John W. Lindsay Jr.

    Brian Jessop

    Cliff Langin,

    Carole McDougall,

    James MacGowan,

    Stuart MacLean,

    R.A. (Rod) McCulloch,

    Kirk D. McIntyre,

    Don C. Mills,

    Robert Richardson,

    L. Robert (Robbie) Shaw,

    George Waye,

    Sarah Young

    Honourary Life Members

    Audrey Manzer & Lou Gannon

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