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Our Teams

The people behind the mission.

It takes a village to support our community. Learn more about the talented people making our work possible and explore opportunities to join us.

Why we’re here

We support individuals and families at every step on their cancer journey, whether it’s navigating a diagnosis, managing treatment, or adjusting their day-to-day lives.

We’re here to provide the personalized care, resources, and community needed to face each challenge with strength, hope, and connection.

Our Values

Supportive Care

We address the full spectrum of client needs—physical, psychological, emotional, social, and practical—ensuring that no aspect of their well-being is overlooked.

Community Partnership

Our programs are developed in collaboration with our clients as well as 70+ service providers, healthcare professionals, and community organizations.

Evidence-Based

Our spaces, programs and providers stay informed and grounded in the latest clinical research and evidence, enhancing outcomes and quality of care.

Accessible and Intentional

Our physical and digital spaces are thoughtfully designed to make daily life easier and more manageable, with features that address both immediate and long-term needs.

Funded by Community, Free to Clients

Community-driven efforts enable us to offer vital resources and support at no cost. Generous donors, events and sponsors fuel our mission.

About Deborah Lehmann

As a visionary thought leader in community health and nonprofit leadership, Deborah Lehmann anticipates community needs and trends and translates key perspectives into strategies that address service gaps and builds stronger support systems. With two decades of experience driving transformational change, she has built meaningful partnerships, developed a unique leadership framework and navigated organizations through growth and transition.

Having collaborated extensively with Boards of Directors and committees in various sectors, Deborah combines sound business acumen with critical analysis to enhance organizational capacity and amplify impact. Guided by her core values of human rights, anti-racism, equity and inclusion Deborah fosters psychologically safe workplace cultures, building and empowering talented and committed teams. Her training as a certified grief educator and professional coach brings compassion, emotional intelligence, and a trauma-informed perspective into her leadership approach—ensuring individuals and teams feel genuinely supported, especially during times of transition.

Deborah is highly skilled in strategic planning, business administration, staff performance management, community engagement and stakeholder stewardship. She is also an engaging public speaker on topics such as people-centered leadership, transforming workplace culture, and the power of partnerships.

Meet the Leadership Team

Deborah Lehmann

Deborah Lehmann

President & CEO

 Lorraine Prezeau

Lorraine Prezeau

Senior Executive Assistant and Board Liaison

 Sue Merrill

Sue Merrill

Chief Mission Officer

Tricia Ross

Tricia Ross

Director, Special Events & Community Engagement

Allen LeBlanc

Allen LeBlanc

Chief Philanthropy Officer

Paula Muldoon

Paula Muldoon

(Currently on leave) Leadership

Meet the Board of Directors

Ian Sherman

Ian Sherman

Vice-chair

CEO, Relationship Capital Inc.

Anthonette Jacob

Anthonette Jacob

Director

CEO/Founder, African, Caribbean
& Black Wellness Resource Centre

Joanne Kudakiewicz

Joanne Kudakiewicz

Director

Manager of Community Relations and Philanthropy, Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network

 Mita Meyers

Mita Meyers

Director

Associate Partner, Ernst & Young LLP

Tina Nagratha

Tina Nagratha

Director

Finance Officer, Heart & Stroke Foundation Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery

 Greg Walker

Greg Walker

Director

Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB)

Dr. Richar Raigoza

Dr. Richar Raigoza

Director

Chiropractor and CEO at Ottawa Health: Performance & Rehab

Lauren Peirce

Lauren Peirce

Director

Senior Manager at FGC

Kelly Moore

Kelly Moore

Director

Consultant, Red Kayak Consulting

Michael Dunleavy

Michael Dunleavy

Director

Corporate Lawyer, LaBarge Weinstein LLP

Paul Gardner

Paul Gardner

Director

Chair, Fieldless Farms Inc.

Join our Team

There are many career opportunities with The Ottawa Cancer Foundation, ranging from marketing, to finance, fundraising, and survivorship care.

We offer a warm and welcoming environment for employees, which encourages top-of-the-line teamwork and growth. Together, we join our efforts to change the cancer experience for local families.

See our Current Opportunities >

Help us serve more families in our community.

Get Involved

Learn more about the many ways you can make an impact on the lives of people living with cancer and the people who love them.