Our Leadership

Jodi Hall

Jodi Hall joined the Canadian Association of Long Term Care as the inaugural CEO in 2021.

Jodi previously served as the Executive Director of the New Brunswick Association of Nursing Homes from 2017-2021, where she led the Association through the provincial implementation of the InterRAI LTCF in all long-term care homes in the province and the development of a provincial Recruitment and Retention Strategy. During this time she also served on the CALTC Board, including as Chair of the Board of Directors from 2019 to 2021.

Jodi has also previously served as President of the New Brunswick Continuing Care Safety Association and Co-Chair of the Collaborative for Healthy Aging and Care, which works to create a shared conversation among all stakeholders on the aging experience in New Brunswick.

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Our board

CALTC’s operations are guided by the CALTC Board of Directors. The Board’s membership includes a representative from each provincial association and provider member.

Robert (Bob) Breen

Executive Director, Denominational Health Association

CALTC Chair

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Donna Duncan

CEO, Ontario Long Term Care Association

CALTC Vice-Chair and Secretary

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Adam De Caire

Senior Director, Public Affairs & The Sienna For Seniors Foundation

CALTC Second Vice-Chair

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Darlene Oakes

CEO, Nursing Home Association of Prince Edward Island

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Dr. Denise Milne

Executive Director, Alberta Continuing Care Association

CALTC Board Member

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MaryPolak

Mary Polak

CEO, BC Care Providers Association

CALTC Board Member

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Susan Vovchuk

Executive Director, Long Term and Continuing Care Association of Manitoba

CALTC Board Member

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Richard Losier

CEO, New Brunswick Association of Nursing Homes

CALTC Board Member

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Vaughn Hammond

Policy Analyst, Health Association of Nova Scotia

Treasurer

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Menna MacIssac

Executive Director, Nursing Homes of Nova Scotia Association

CALTC Board Member

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Jodi Hall, CEO


Jodi Hall joined the Canadian Association of Long Term Care as the inaugural CEO in 2021.

Jodi previously served as the Executive Director of the New Brunswick Association of Nursing Homes from 2017-2021, where she led the Association through the provincial implementation of the InterRAI LTCF in all long-term care homes in the province and the development of a provincial Recruitment and Retention Strategy. During this time she also served on the CALTC Board, including as Chair of the Board of Directors from 2019 to 2021.

Jodi has also previously served as Board Chair of the New Brunswick Continuing Care Safety Association and Co-Chair of the Collaborative for Healthy Aging and Care, which works to create a shared conversation among all stakeholders on the aging experience in New Brunswick.

In her role at CALTC, she has participated on several committees, including as a member of Health Canada’s Coalition for Action for Health Workers, National Newcomer Navigation Network working group on leveraging internationally educated nurses to close health care labour market gaps, the CSA Group’s Technical Subcommittee for mental health and wellbeing in community residential care settings, and the CICAN Advisory committee on the development of a National Occupational Standard for personal care providers.

Jodi began her career on the front lines of long-term care, working in the dietary department of a local long-term care home while in high school, and then returned to work as a nurse after training, before taking on a role as a Director of Education with the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses. Prior to her roles at the New Brunswick Association of Nursing Homes, Jodi also worked as an administrator of a long-term care home just outside of Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Jodi holds a Certification as a Practical Nurse from New Brunswick Community College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Adult Education from the University of New Brunswick and a Master of Health Studies with a Leadership Major from Athabasca University.

Robert (Bob) Breen, CALTC Chair

Executive Director, Denominational Health Association

Bob has over 50 years in healthcare leadership including roles as a hospital CEO, a regional Chief Operating Officer, President of western Canada’s largest community clinical laboratory, Chief Project Officer the BC Children’s and Women’s Redevelopment and CEO of a 275-bed faith-based campus of care for seniors.  Bob is now the Executive Director of the Denominational Health Association and the Catholic Health Association of BC where he continues to work with faith-based health care providers.  Bob spent 6 years on the Board of the Burnaby Hospital Foundation, including two years as the Chair. He has also been involved in youth sports for both soccer and hockey and currently serves as Chair of the Canadian Association for Long Term Care, as well as a director on the board of SafeCare BC.  A native of Saint John, NB, Bob completed his undergraduate studies at S. Mary’s University in Halifax and his MSc in Health Care Planning from UBC.

Donna Duncan, CALTC Vice-Chair and Secretary

CEO, Ontario Long Term Care Association

Donna Duncan is an experienced public sector board member and executive, with extensive experience in health care and academics. Donna is the Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Long Term Care Association, the largest association representing long-term care providers in Canada. Prior to taking on this role, Donna served as the Interim Chief Executive Officer of The Ontario Caregiver Organization where she led the organization’s start-up operations, building a foundation for new leadership and a provincial board to lead the development of services and supports for Ontario’s family caregivers. Donna has deep understanding of Ontario’s hospital and community mental health services. She served as President and CEO of the Hincks-Dellcrest Centre, Toronto’s largest children’s mental health treatment, research and teaching centre and a University of Toronto community affiliate. Donna led Hincks-Dellcrest through transformational change and extensive programmatic and quality improvements, culminating in Hincks-Dellcrest’s integration with The Hospital for Sick Children in 2017.

Earlier in her career, Donna played a key role in securing the approvals for the transformational redevelopment of The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Queen Street campus. Donna also has extensive experience within government, having worked with federal and provincial ministers. She has a deep commitment to volunteerism and governance. She sits on the Boards of the Canadian Long-Term Care Association (CALTC), Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and the Global Ageing Network. In the past, Donna sat on the Boards of The Ontario Caregiver Organization, Children’s Mental Health Ontario, and the Kids Brain Health Network. She also chaired the Board of Seneca College and the provincial College Employer Council.

Adam De Caire, CALTC second-president

Senior Director, Public, Affairs & The Sienna For Seniors Foundation

Adam De Caire is an experienced public affairs professional who has served in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. At Sienna Senior Living, Adam supports the government and external relations portfolios, as well as leads the organization’s philanthropic foundation. Adam is currently a member of the Advocacy Committee with the Ontario Long-Term Care Association. In the public sector, Adam’s roles included Chief of Staff to Ontario’s Minister of Seniors Affairs, Director of Regional Outreach for the Ontario Government caucus, and Director of Community Relations to the Mayor of Ottawa. Adam has also served as Director of Public Affairs for a national industry association in the manufacturing sector. Adam holds a double MBA from Cornell University and Queen’s University, a Bachelors Degree in Criminology from Carleton University, and a Certificate in Project Management from Cornell University.

Darlene Oakes

CEO, Nursing Home Association of PEI

Darlene Oakes is Executive Director of the Nursing Home Association of PEI. She spent over four decades working in the healthcare system in PEI and Alberta; specifically within Addiction Services, Mental Health, and Long Term Care. She was educated at UPEI, Chemical Dependency Unit of Acadiana in Lafayette Louisiana, and Cape Breton University. Darlene has been a surveyor with Accreditation Canada for sixteen years, and this role has taken her to every province and territory. She is focused on Quality Improvement in Healthcare, Healthcare Ethics, and Workforce Development. She is extremely honoured to represent PEI in the Canadian Association of Long Term Care, and sits on the Policy and Knowledge Exchange subcommittee. Darlene is enjoying meeting LTC colleagues from across the country.

Dr. Denise Milne

Executive Director, Alberta Continuing Care Association

Dr. Denise Milne is the Executive Director of the Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA). In this role, she is focused on advocacy and engagement of members supporting Albertans being served in the Continuing Care sector along with industry partners. 

Prior to being this role, Dr. Denise Milne had been working with NZ Management Consultants since spring of 2021 on several projects with the Ministry of Community and Social Services, specifically the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program and the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Program. Previous to becoming a consultant, Dr. Denise Milne was the CEO of CASA Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health and the CASA Foundation in Edmonton. Denise was also the Past Chair of the Alberta Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health for two years. Denise has been an appointed member of the Mental Health Review Panel by the Minister of Health for the past six years.

Prior to 2014, Denise was the Provincial Lead for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder with Alberta Human Services. Her previous employment with the Alberta Mental Health Board (AMHB) included the Provincial Director for the Professional Practice Councils, Program Director of Adult Psychiatry, Program Director of Forensic Psychiatry and Director of Social Work. Denise was also a Mental Health Consultant for the Government of Alberta with years of experience in clinical at the Day Hospital Program and Walk-In Clinic at the University of Alberta Hospital and a Probation and Parole Officer and Social Worker at the Edmonton Youth Development Centre.

Denise completed her Ph.D. in Psychology in November 2014. Denise’s research interest focused on FASD and adoptive families. Denise also has a Master’s in Clinical Social Work, a Master’s of Science in Administration, and a Master’s in Counseling Psychology along with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Sociology and Law. Denise is an advanced practice clinical social worker and registered provisional psychologist.

Denise has taught at the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary and conducted investigations for the Alberta College of Social Workers.

Denise has provided numerous presentations to corporations, government and non-profit organizations on mental health and addictions. She also has been in private practice for the past 30 years in which she sees individuals, couples, and families.

Mary Polak

CEO, BC Care Providers Association

Mary Polak is a public policy leader with more than 25 years of experience in elected office and public affairs. Her B.C. government portfolios have included responsibility for Public Health, Oversight of Seniors Long Term Care Regulation, Children in Care, Environment and Indigenous Relations. Her passion for seniors’ living, wellness, and care is a reflection of her love for her elderly father who is living with dementia. Mary is a lifelong British Columbian who lives in Langley. She is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond and Platinum Jubilee Medals and the King Charles III Coronation Medal.

Susan Vovchuk

Executive Director, Long Term and Continuing Care Association of Manitoba

Sue has spent her entire career of over thirty years working with Seniors in Manitoba; in both front line and leadership positions. She has an in-depth working knowledge of Public Housing, Home Care, Long Term Care (Supportive Housing and Personal Care Homes) and Assisted Living. Sue is a committed, supportive and compassionate leader. She has built relationships with all levels of government and the five Provincial Health Authorities across Manitoba. Sue is passionate about developing partnerships to enhance existing and future care environments for all Seniors in Manitoba. Sue brings this passion and energy to her new position as Executive Director of the Long Term Care Association of Manitoba and is looking forward to collaborating with her provincial partners at the CALTC national table.

Richard Losier

CEO, New Brunswick Association of Nursing Homes

Biography to follow.

Vaughn Hammond

Policy Analyst, Health Association of Nova Scotia

Biography to follow..

Menna MacIssac

Executive Director, Nursing Homes of Nova Scotia Association

Menna MacIsaac was named Executive Director of the Nursing Homes of Nova Scotia Association in late September 2023. MacIsaac has held a comprehensive range of senior healthcare roles throughout her career, including the role of CEO for Grandview Manor, a not-for-profit long term care facility with assisted living and enriched housing. Her experience includes positions such as CEO of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia; Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia; various Department of Health roles including Director Regionalization, Nova Scotia Department of Community Services Director of Early Childhood development; Regional Business Director with McKessan Enhanced Care Solutions managing 811 NS and PEI, and consultant with Handrahan Consulting Inc, contracted by Deloitte to the Newfoundland Department of Health and Community Services. She has expertise in strategic management, operational, human resources, and business planning as well as government relations, and project management. She holds a Master of Health Sciences/Health Administration from the University of Toronto as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a business minor from the University of Prince Edward Island, a Certified LEADS in healthcare and has a Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE) designation from the Canadian College of Health Leaders.

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