Meet Our Amazing Board of Directors!

Danielle Smith

President

Danielle graduated from the University of Ottawa with a degree in nursing. She is currently working on her MBA and has the belief that sport has the unique power to uplift a community and create the next generation of leaders, as well as improve their health, as demonstrated by its ability to lessen the rate of diseases like obesity and diabetes, and help with depression and social isolation. In essence, she believes sport enables people to live a longer and healthier lifestyle. For her, it is a pleasure to work in communities and transform them first hand.

Isabel Theberge

Vice President

Isabel has been involved in our organization from the ground up for 10 years. She has a kinesiology and physiotherapy degree, and has also completed her medicine degree at the University of Ottawa. Isabel will be interning as an anesthesiologist in Ottawa. She is passionate about making a difference in the lives of kids, and is a real joy to work with on our team.

Luca Vella

Treasurer

Luca graduated from the University of Ottawa with a business degree, majoring in accounting. He has his CPA and CMA designations but it is his excellent communication skills and the amazing way he organizes our finances that make him such a valuable member of our team. He is so kind and caring, it is such a pleasure having him on our team.