Board of Directors – Operations

Brenda Riley
Chair
I joined the L’Arche Antigonish Board of Directors wanting to learn from and support our community. I have found taking part in the journey of understanding what L’Arche represents and understanding the gifts of all our community members a deeply meaningful experience.

Courtney King
Treasurer
I joined the board because it was an opportunity to support an amazing community in a meaningful way through contributing my skills and experience as an accountant in the non-profit sector.

Alison Sampson
Director

Kathy Briand
Director
My experience with family members who had cognitive impairment gave me an incentive to be involved with the group, because I know how valuable assistance can be to clients and their families.

Vanessa Currie
Director
I was so excited to join the board, as I grew up around the L’Arche community in BC. Its been fun getting to know the wonderful community in Antigonish.

Anne Simpson
Director

Dr. Rhonda Semple
Director

Allan Fraser
Director

Dr. Tim Hynes
Director
Board of Directors – Foundation

Luc Vendem
Chair
Hello, I’m Luc, a recent member of L’Arche Antigonish and the current Chair of the Foundation. My commitment to community teams that support our friends and neighbors is what inspired me to join this great organization.

Peter MacDonald Sr.
Vice-Chair

Jeff De Leebeeck, PMP
Treasurer
Jeff serves as Treasurer of the L’Arche Antigonish Community Foundation. In his professional life, he is the Manager, Facilities Management Administration & Finances at St. Francis Xavier University and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Jeff brings experience in financial administration, facilities management, budgeting, and project management to the Foundation and enjoys using that experience to support the important work of L’Arche Antigonish and its community.

Arlynne McGrath
Secretary

Keegan Stephenson
Director
Keegan was a former assistant with L’Arche Antigonish for a number of years, which included being a live-in-assistant at Dixie House. Keegan is currently a practicing lawyer and member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society in Halifax.

Hope Graham
Director

Dr. Saba Memon, M.D
Director
I have lived and worked in Antigonish since 2022, and this community has become very meaningful to me. I joined the L’Arche Antigonish Foundation Board to give back, build meaningful connections, and contribute to a community where everyone is valued and belongs.

Dr. Kendall Garton, PhD
Director

Hailey Murphy
Director
