About us
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
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
Our team
Kerry Copeland
Executive Director
Elizabeth Sutcliffe
Communications Advisor
Michelle Lincoln
Health Promotion Advisor
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
Amanda Penney
Board Chair
Vice President, People and Culture, Lindsay Construction
Executive Committee
Kim Nakhaie
Director of Communications and Member Engagement, Doctors Nova Scotia
Evan Williams
Director, Community Economic Development, Nova Scotia Department of Economic Development
Dr. Jayani Abeysekera
Pediatric/Fetal Cardiologist, IWK Hospital
Directors
Derek Estabrook
Executive Director, Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance
Dennita Fitzpatrick
Retired Executive Leader
Ann-Marie Flinn
President and Founder, Champion Change Agency
Dr. Amanda MacDonald Green
Family Physician
Dr. Leisha Hawker
Family Physician
Julia Kontak
Applied Health Researcher, Dalhousie University
Farida Gabbani
Retired Physical Activity Consultant
Ian MacLean
General Manager, Nova Wood Products Ltd
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.
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.
Thank you
Our sincere thanks to our Community Champions for helping us to create a happy and healthy tomorrow for all Nova Scotians through movement.
