Susan is a Tax Partner with Deloitte and has over 30 years of tax experience in the areas of corporate and personal taxation. She specializes in advising high net worth private clients on a wide range of tax issues, and is currently leading Deloitte’s NPO/charitable sector. Susan counsels charities and non-profit organizations on various income tax matters including governance, reorganizations and legislative income tax restrictions. Susan has served as a member of the Queen’s Gift Planning Advisory Committee along with several other organizations. Susan is a CPA and a Trust and Estate Practitioner.

Candace is a dedicated advocate for mental health with a robust background in fundraising and philanthropy. Her involvement with The Orleans Health Hub Campaign Committee and role as Chair of The Royal Ottawa Young Professional Network highlight her commitment to community well-being. With 18+ years leadership experience at CA Paradis/The Chef’s Paradise, Candace excels in strategic planning, financial literacy, and capital planning. She is passionate about fostering inclusive environments and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive positive change within our community.

With a career spanning over two decades, Colleen is a dedicated wealth advisor with an entrepreneurial spirit. She dedicates her career to helping entrepreneurs achieve their financial goals and plan successful business exits. Colleen is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and fundraising within her community. Colleen is a founding member of the philanthropic group “Women For Mental Health” and has served on the Royal Ottawa Foundation Board of Directors.

Kevin is a professional Urban Planner, a graduate of Ryerson University, who has worked in the Ottawa homebuilding industry for 17 years. He is employed at Richcraft Homes Ltd. and enjoys the role of Vice President of Land Development – Investment Portfolio and he currently serves as the Chair of the Builder Developer Council for the Greater Ottawa Home Builders Association. In this role, Kevin works closely with related industry leaders, politicians and senior municipal staff on housing and land development policy direction and implementation.

Joanne joined the Board following a three-decade long career as an award-winning reporter and broadcaster. She has worked for The Financial Post, Ottawa Citizen and, most recently, CBC Ottawa, where her coverage of Ottawa City Hall included investigations into the troubled LRT – resulting in Ontario’s first-ever provincial public inquiry – and abuse of power by one of council’s longest-serving members. Since leaving journalism in 2023, Joanne has been a Senior Advisor with consulting firm StrategyCorp, and volunteers with several community organizations to support their advocacy efforts.

In his current role with BMO Nesbitt Burns as an Associate Portfolio Manager, Vincent is responsible for the development and the execution of the investment strategy to invest on behalf of private clients across multiple asset classes and geographies. He was also a Futurpreneur Canada mentor, supporting young entrepreneurs in the development of high-impact small businesses. Vincent earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a specialization in Finance from the University of Ottawa Telfer School of Management with Honours (Magna Cum Laude) and is a CFA charterholder.