Board of Directors – Operations

Brenda Riley

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

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

Alison Sampson

Director

Kathy Briand

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

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

Anne Simpson

Director

Dr. Rhonda Semple

Dr. Rhonda Semple

Director

Allan Fraser

Allan Fraser

Director

Dr. Tim Hynes

Dr. Tim Hynes

Director

Board of Directors – Foundation

Luc Vendem

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.

Peter MacDonald Sr.

Vice-Chair

Jeff De Leebeeck, PMP

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

Arlynne McGrath

Secretary

Keegan Stephenson

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

Hope Graham

Director

Retired. Foundation Board member since 2024. I appreciate learning and participating in a caring community.
Dr. Saba Memon, M.D

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

Dr. Kendall Garton, PhD

Director

Hailey Murphy

Hailey Murphy

Director