Board
Chair
Mike Arthur
Mike worked for 25 years as Manager, Physical Activity for the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness. He worked with colleagues in recreation, public health, education, universities and municipal governments on the planning and implementation of evidence-based policies, strategies, and services to increase population levels of physical activity.
Past Chair
Doug Nutting
Doug worked for Community Living Victoria for 7 years and moved on to the position of Coordinator of Integrated Recreation Services with the Municipalities of Greater Victoria. Utilizing the same vision and skills he had demonstrated earlier in his career, Doug has guided the development of Integrated Recreation Services into the partnership of services known as Recreation Integration Victoria (RIV). RIV is recognized across Canada as a premier inclusive service delivery and funding model.
Treasurer
Rick Turnbull
Rick was elected to the Coordinating Committee in the fall of 2016 and appointed as Treasurer.
Director
Kelsey Fahie
Kelsey Fahie (she/her) is a Member-at-Large on the Board of Directors of the Active Living Alliance for Canadians with Disabilities. Kelsey is from Halifax, Nova Scotia, and works for Physical and Health Education Canada as the Lead, Programs and Resources.
Director
James Kwinecki
James is a Program Coordinator for the CNIB Come To Work Youth Pod in British Columbia. A retired national team para rower, James is passionate about physical activity and its benefits for all. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Active Living Alliance for People with Disabilities. In addition to his work, James is currently studying at the University of Victoria.
Director
Lorelee Marin
Lorelee Marin served as a City Councillor in Lloydminster AB/SK and was a champion for accessibility in recreation and the broader community.
Director
Karen Natho
From the start of Karen’s career when she was a young academic and a recipient of the Ted Wall Award with ALACD, she has been passionate about opportunities for persons with disabilities, involved in multiple initiatives around the country. Karen worked for 14 years with the Easter Seals Society in the camping sector, with the Niagara Children’s Centre as a Recreation Therapist and a registered Kinesiologist in Active Rehab Clinical settings.
Staff
Executive Director
Christa Costas-Bradstreet
Christa is extremely excited to have re-joined the ALACD as the Executive Director. Christa’s association with the organization goes back more than thirty years, from working in partnership with ALACD and its team of professionals, to serving on the Coordinating Committee for six years, followed by working as the Director of Partnerships from 2018 to 2022.
Communications Manager
Moji Akande
Moji is thrilled to join the ALACD as a Communication Manager and bring her extensive background in strategic communication and policy development to the organization. Moji’s connection with inclusive recreation and sports advocacy is reflected in her work, and her time spent volunteering and coordinating projects across diverse communities.
Project Manager
Taryn Barry
Taryn has worked for different sport organizations in Canada and internationally, and currently is the project manager of developing the Municipal Guide to Promising and Best Practices for Disability Inclusion in Recreation and Physical Activity.
Directrice générale, Réseau Accès Participation
Mariane Parent
Mariane Parent est spécialiste en loisir, activité physique et sport. Elle apporte avec elle un bagage de 20 ans d’expérience en gestion de programmes éducatifs, en enseignement en sports et loisirs ainsi qu’en coordination d’événements.