About Us
Board (9)
Jordan (He/Him) is the Executive Director at Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society, and brings with him a wealth of experience in fundraising, communications and event planning. He started his career as a journalist and gained a Masters in Investigative Journalism from the U. of King’s College before dovetailing into Public Relations with his Advanced Diploma at NSCC Ivany. He ran his own film & television PR firm Parker PR, but has found his comfort zone in non-profit working for Cystic Fibrosis Atlantic Canada, Leave Out Violence (LOVE) Nova Scotia... and HEAL NS. Alongside his role at Craig's Cause, he also curently works for the Elizabeth Fry Society, at Yuk Yuks Comedy, and as a host of Eddie May Murder Mystery parties on weekends. As a queer community activist, and former employee (having worked at HEAL NS for three years as our Fundraiser), he’s so excited to be a part of the HEAL NS board to continue his close connection with the organization.
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Ashley (She/Her) was born and raised in Halifax, however spent half her adult life living on the West coast, before moving back East. She attended St. Francis Xavier University, graduating with an Arts degree in 2007. Ashley has spent the past 10+ years working across a variety of leadership roles within TD Bank. In her current position, Assistant Market Manager – TD Private Wealth Management, she leads a team of Private Bankers across Atlantic Canada. Ashley is deeply committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within TD and the broader community – As Chair of TD's 2SLGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group in Atlantic, and as a member of the Wealth Forever Proud core committee, Ashley actively advocates for equality and representation. In her spare time, Ashley can be found skiing, cycling, running or enjoying the great outdoors with her wife and their two dogs.
Marc (He/Him) was raised in Westville, Nova Scotia, and is a lawyer at muttarts law firm in Kentville. He earned his Bachelor of Laws from the University of New Brunswick, and studied towards a Masters at Osgoode Hall. His masters’ work was on LGBT youth and the discrimination they face in the law. Marc’s work has an emphasis in family law, child protection law, immigration and refugee law, and general human rights work. He has a particular interest in health law and is on the board of various health and community-oriented organizations, including LGBT organizations and health facilities. He is also an avid actor.
Sheena (She/Her) is a registered social worker with many years’ experience in the fields of community development, sexuality, and gender. She currently works as the Community Navigator with the Halifax Public Libraries. When she’s not reading all the books, she’s working with the many visitors to the branch every day. Her proudest accomplishment lately is swimming across the Halifax harbour for the United Way.
Nakie (She/Her) is a dynamic fitness expert who has worked professionally within the fitness, health and science field for over 10 years. She is a senior level personal trainer and team training coach within GoodLife Fitness. She is particularly focused on exercise as a form of therapy and pain management. Nakie has roots within the historic African Nova Scotian community and in Ghana, West Africa. She is a founding member of the community led organization AfriScotian, which is dedicated to sharing Black history with Nova Scotian youth. She has served as a youth mentor, organized charity events, and is a dedicated volunteer, and is a reoccurring guest speaker in Nova Scotian public schools and the Nova Scotian Freedom School for her expertise in health and fitness, along with other organizations!