About Us

Our vision:

All those living in Nova Scotia (Mi’kma’ki) are inspired, informed and empowered to enhance their wellness through active and healthy living.

Our mission:

Helping to create a happy and healthy tomorrow for all those living in Nova Scotia (Mi’kma’ki) through movement.

Our values:

Inclusive | Fun | Agile

Strategic priorities

Build a strong foundation for the organization to ensure we’re positioned to fulfill our mission and achieve results.
Honour the legacy of the Kids Run Club, our marquee program, and expand our focus to seek new opportunities to develop and deliver products that enhance the well-being of all Nova Scotians.
Connect to the broader community so that we can support, encourage and learn from other organizations. Working collaboratively with like-minded organizations we can achieve results that may not have been possible if working alone.
Strive to inspire all children and youth in Nova Scotia to be healthier and more active through the Kids Run Club.
Advocate for a healthier tomorrow for all Nova Scotians.

2023-28 Strategic Plan

2022-23 Annual Report

Our team

Kerry Copeland
Executive Director

Elizabeth Sutcliffe
Communications Advisor

Michelle Lincoln
Health Promotion Advisor

The foundation is fortunate to have part-time contract staff who support our work, including consultants and seasonal Kids Run Club representatives.

Board of Directors

Amanda Penney
Board Chair
Vice President, People and Culture, Lindsay Construction

Executive Committee

Nancy MacCready-Williams
Chief Executive Officer, Doctors Nova Scotia

Kim Nakhaie
Director of Communications and Member Engagement, Doctors Nova Scotia

Evan Williams
Manager, Business Development and Innovation, Forestry Economic Development, Nova Scotia Natural Resources and Renewables

Directors

Derek Estabrook
Vice President, Business Development, Eastward Energy

Dennita Fitzpatrick
Vice President, Prevention & Return to Work, Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia

Ann-Marie Flinn
President and Founder, Champion Foundational Change Agency

Dr. Amanda MacDonald Green
Family Physician

Dr. Brent Young
Family Physician

Dr. Leisha Hawker
Family Physician

James MacGowan
Tax Consultant

Ian MacLean
Vice President, Engineering and Manufacturing, A.C. Dispensing Equipment Inc.

Katie Mallam
Director, Policy and Physician Wellness Initiatives, Doctors Nova Scotia

Natasha Warren
Physical Activity Consultant, Nova Scotia Health

Our partners and supporters

The Healthy Tomorrow Foundation is proud to be improving the health and wellness of Nova Scotians, but our work would be impossible without the support of our generous partners and sponsors. Your contributions allow us to create and deliver innovative programming where it really counts. Thank you for helping us continue to find new ways of serving Nova Scotians of all ages – an important investment in the future of Nova Scotia.

Community Champions

Community Champions are local businesses and individuals that are passionate about investing in the well-being of their community. To learn more about becoming a Community Champion, click here.