The right people make the all the difference. We’re proud of the many researchers, volunteers, and staff who work to ensure the continued success of Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation. Our Foundation is comprised of a team of expert fundraising, administrative, communications, and financial experts who care about advancing health research outcomes in the Maritimes and beyond.
If you have inquiries for a specific team member, please contact our team and you will be connected to the appropriate person.
Our Team
Executive
Joanne Bath
Chief Executive Officer
joanne.bath@dal.ca
Philanthropy
Jen Laurette, CFRE
Director, Philanthropy
jen.laurette@dal.ca
Carol Murray, CFRE
Manager, Annual and Planned Giving
carol.murray@dal.ca
Michelle Paradis
Manager, Prospect Research
michelle.paradis@dal.ca
Simone Spears
Senior Development Officer
simone.spears@dal.ca
Amanda Scarff
Senior Officer, Donor Impact and Accountability
amanda.scarff@dal.ca
Communications & Marketing
Christena Copeland, BPr, MEd, Counselling
Director, Communications
christena.copeland@dal.ca
Erin McKenna
Officer, Communications & Marketing
erin.mckenna@dal.ca
Dayna Park
Officer, Communications & Marketing
dayna.park@dal.ca
Finance, Administration & Information Management
Matt King, CPA, CA
Director, Finance & Operations
matt.king@dal.ca
Jeffrey Brown
Information Services Officer
jeffrey.brown@dal.ca
Dina T. Teixeira
Office Manager
dina.teixeira@dal.ca
Laurel Purcell
Office Clerk
laurel.purcell@dal.ca
Join DMRF
Find your place with DMRF
The collaborative nature of our Philanthropy, Communications, and Operations teams is vital to our success and we are always looking for dynamic, talented individuals who share our passion for health research and philanthropy
Board of Directors
Our outstanding board brings an incredible wealth of knowledge, expertise and determination to the work we do every day. With a diverse skill set, strong business acumen, and a passion for health, our Board members provide the exceptional leadership and strategic direction that advancing health research demands.
Officers
Ms. Janet MacMillan
Chair
Mr. Michael Durland
Vice Chair
Ms. Joanne Bath
Chief Executive Officer
Directors
Mr. Taleb Abidali
Halifax
Dr. Alice Aiken
Halifax
Mr. Rob Barbara
Halifax
Ms. Sarah Dennis
Halifax
Mr. Malcolm Fraser
Halifax
Mr. Allan Horsburgh
Mr. Charles MacQuarrie
Truro
Mr. Peter Mann
Toronto
Dr. Kate O’Brien
Switzerland
Mr. Joe Ramia
Halifax
Ex-Officios
Dr. Deep Saini
Halifax
Dr. David Anderson
Halifax
Dr. James Fawcett
Halifax
Dr. Kathy O’Brien
Halifax
Scientific Advisory Committee
The peer review process is essential to the Foundation’s activities as a granting agency. The Scientific Advisory Committee is a body, at arm’s-length from the Board, that independently adjudicates applications based on scientific merit. The time offered by these volunteers is sincerely appreciated.
Dr. Jim Fawcett, Chair
Department of Pharmacology
Dr. Roger McLeod, (Ex-Officio)
Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dr. T. Alexander Quinn
Department of Physiology & Biophysics
Dr. Christopher Sinal
Department of Pharmacology
Dr. Jill Chorney
Department of Pediatrics
Dr. Janie Astephen Wilson
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Dr. Leah Cahill
Department of Medicine
Dr. Eileen Denovan-Wright
Department of Pharmacology
Dr. Ian Rainey
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Ms. Joanne Bath, (Ex-Officio)
Chief Executive Officer, DMRF