About us

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Our vision:

All those living in Nova Scotia (Mi’kma’ki) are inspired, informed and empowered to enhance their wellness through active and healthy living.

Our mission:

Helping to create a happy and healthy tomorrow for all those living in Nova Scotia (Mi’kma’ki) through movement.

Our values:

Inclusive | Fun | Agile

Strategic priorities

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1. Build the Foundation’s capacity

2. Develop and deliver exceptional movement programs and initiatives

3. Expand and strengthen strategic relationships

4. Advocate for a healthy tomorrow through movement

 

2023-28 Strategic Plan
2024-25 Annual Report

Our team

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Rachael Borlase
Executive Director

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Lyz Sutcliffe
Communications Advisor

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Jocelyn Podolsky
Health Promotion Advisor

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Tara Taylor
Movement Ambassador

The Foundation is fortunate to have part-time contract staff who support our work, including consultants and seasonal Kids Run Club representatives.

Board of Directors

Kim Nakhaie, Board Chair
Director of Communications and Member Engagement, Doctors Nova Scotia

Executive Committee

Ian MacLean
General Manager, Nova Wood Products Ltd

Evan Williams
Director, Community Economic Development, Nova Scotia Department of Economic Development

Directors

Dr. Jayani Abeysekera
Pediatric/Fetal Cardiologist, IWK Hospital

Derek Estabrook
Executive Director, Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance

Ann-Marie Flinn
President and Founder, Champion Change Agency

Farida Gabbani
Retired Physical Activity Consultant

Dr. Gerard MacDonald
Family Physician

Shawna-Kay Lawrence
School Administrator & Teacher

Julia Kontak
Applied Health Researcher, Dalhousie University

Katie Mallam
Director, Policy and Physician Wellness Initiatives, Doctors Nova Scotia 

Our partners and supporters

The Healthy Tomorrow Foundation is proud to be improving the health and wellness of Nova Scotians, but our work would be impossible without the support of our generous partners and sponsors. Your contributions allow us to create and deliver innovative programming where it really counts. Thank you for helping us continue to find new ways of serving Nova Scotians of all ages – an important investment in the future of Nova Scotia. To learn how you can support our work, visit our Support page.

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Community Champions

Community Champions are local businesses and individuals that are passionate about investing in the well-being of their community. To learn more about becoming a Community Champion, click here, or visit our Support page.