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

1. Build the foundation’s capacity

2. Develop and deliver exceptional movement programs and initiatives

3. Expand and strengthen strategic relationships

4. Advocate for a healthy tomorrow through movement

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

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
Executive Director, Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance

Dennita Fitzpatrick
Chief Operating Officer, Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia

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

Dr. Amanda MacDonald Green
Family Physician

Dr. Leisha Hawker
Family Physician

James MacGowan
Tax Consultant

Ian MacLean
General Manager, Nova Wood Products Ltd

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.