Office Administrator < Back Zachary Abraham (he/him) MSc Office Administrator Zach holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies from the University of Waterloo and a Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Western University. His academic and research interests focus on psychiatric epidemiology, and health service utilization, with a particular emphasis on how area-level social conditions influence access to and use of services. Alongside his academic work, Zach has several years of experience in healthcare-related administrative and research roles within non-profit and academic settings. Through this work, he has developed strong skills in research coordination, study design, data analysis, and knowledge synthesis. Zach is interested in bridging research and practice by supporting evidence-informed decision-making in clinical and health system contexts.

Communauté de pratique française / French Community of Practice < Back Lorryjade Bellerose BScN, RN, NSWOC (student) Communauté de pratique française / French Community of Practice Lorryjade est infirmière depuis 2019. Elle a obtenu son baccalauréat à l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières et elle travaille au Centre Hospitalier Affilié Universitaire Régional (CHAUR) en tant qu’infirmière conseillère, stomathérapeute. Elle est actuellement inscrite au programme ISPSC et prévoit terminer ses études au printemps prochain. Lorryjade est particulièrement passionnée par sa pratique envers les personnes stomisées, ayant constaté comment que les personnes stomisées avaient besoin d'être rassurées et accompagnées pour reprendre leur quotidien d'avant. Dans son rôle de responsable de la communauté de pratique française, Lorryjade espère élargir les outils et les formations disponible en française, les rendant plus accessibles à toutes les infirmières afin d'enrichir leurs connaissances pour mieux aider les patients ayant des plaies ou des stomies. Elle souhaite également améliorer l’accessibilité des stomathérapeutes au public, pour que tous les patients puissent bénéficier de soins spécialisés.

SWAN Community of Practice < Back Annemarie Larocque RN, SWAN, IIWCC SWAN Community of Practice I have been a registered nurse for 33 years with experience in Home Care and Long Term Care. I have been a Team Leader, Manager of Clinical Practice as well as a facilitator for Wounds Canada. I began my journey specializing in wound care around 2005. To further my education, knowledge, skill and ability, I obtained my IIWCC (International, Intraprofessional Wound Care Course certification in 2010 and then the SWAN designation in 2023. I am passionate about providing the best care possible for those I care for along with teaching, supporting and mentoring fellow nurses. I am married, mother of 3, and Oma of 4. Along with my passion for nursing, I have been a volunteer with a local air cadet squadron for the past 13+ years supporting our youth. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family, friends, gardening as well as drumming in Pipe and Drum Bands. I am honoured to have been selected for the community of practice leader position and am looking forward to continuing my learning while providing leadership, teaching, support and mentorship for upcoming SWANs.

Atlantic < Back Nancy Schuttenbeld MN, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Atlantic I became interested in the NSWOCC position while working with Kathy Esligar on pressure injury studies in my role as Clinical Nurse Specialist. The NSWOCC position provides clinical care, and consultation to patients, families, nurses, physicians on wound, ostomy and continence issues at four hospitals in Area 3. I have been in this role since 2014. In 2021, we completed our 13th Annual Wound care Conference virtually with support from National. Prior to 2020, we have held annual wound conferences and biyearly wound resource nurse workshops for 13 years. In addition to projects on pressure injury we have completed work on a variety of quality improvement initiatives. Stream lining products for wound care across home and in-patient facilities provincially as well as therapeutic surfaces are a few of our projects. I am chair of the Horizon NSWOCC team and the Area 3 Skin and Wound Care team. Professionally, I have been involved in leadership roles and volunteer positions including past president of CONA, Canadian Orthopedic Nurses Association, Vice president of the Fredericton and Woodstock Ostomy Support Groups 2016-2021, etc. My passions include pressure injury prevention, pain and wound care. I believe in lifelong learning. My personal interests include reading, running, sports and most importantly being a mom. I am highly interested in learning indigenous traditions as my oldest son is Micmac.

Research and Practice < Back Karen Campbell PhD, MScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Research and Practice Independent Consultant EO2 Consultant Primacare Living Solutions Adjunct Professor, MClScWH, Western University, London, Ontario Karen Campbell is an adjunct faculty member for the Master’s of Clinical Science in Wound Healing at Western University in London ON Canada. In addition, she is an associate scientist at the Lawson Health Research Institute. She has functioned as an advanced practice nurse in wound and continence care, and is currently certified as a Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Canada. Karen was the co-chair of the RNAO BPG on Pressure Injuries and the Canadian BPG on Pressure Ulcer prevention and Treatment in the SCI populations. She has been a member of the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel and Incontinence Associated Dermatitis International Best Practice Principles panel. Karen has a strong interest in skin health and frequently speaks and publishes on this topic.

Past President < Back Marcia Leard BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Past President Marcia Leard is a native of Prince Edward Island and has been the NSWOC at the Prince County Hospital in Summerside, PE since 2003. She graduated from the A J McMaster School of Nursing in Moncton NB in 1989 and completed her Bachelors Degree in Nursing Science at Brandon University in 1995. Marcia has experienced a diverse career including positions in emergency, obstetrics, med- surg, peds and nursing station relief in northwestern Ontario, but was thrilled to return home in 2001 and work in her home town.

NSWOCC Industry Advisory Committee (NIAC) Co-Chair < Back Rodney Blair NSWOCC Industry Advisory Committee (NIAC) Co-Chair

Secretary < Back Tracy Fournier BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Secretary

Indigenous Wound, Ostomy and Continence Health < Back Bev Smith BScN, RN, NSWOC Indigenous Wound, Ostomy and Continence Health Bev Smith was born and raised in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia where her Indigenous Ancestors from the Miꞌkmaq First Nations of Potlotek, Cape Breton settled in the early 1900’s. After graduating high school, Bev moved to Edmonton and completed her BScN at the University of Alberta. After working in acute care for several years, an opportunity to work alongside the hospital’s only NSWOC presented itself and Bev was excited to take on the new challenge. Bev enrolled in the then CAET wound, ostomy and continence education program and graduated a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) in 2008. Bev has been working as a community NSWOC for assisted living in Edmonton since graduating from the program and enjoys preceptoring and mentoring new NSWOC students. Bev became the Indigenous Core Program Leader for NSWOCC in October 2018 and has since co-published an article related to improving wound, ostomy and continence care for Indigenous Canadians for the JWOCN. In her spare time Bev loves coaching soccer, volunteering in her local community of Beaumont Alberta and spending time with her husband, four children and two grandchildren.

Immediate Past President < Back Corey Heerschap (he/him) PhD, MScCH, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FNSWOC Immediate Past President Corey Heerschap is the Clinical Nurse Specialist for Wound and Ostomy at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie, Ontario. Corey has been working in the wound care field since he graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Laurentian University in 2012. Starting as a community health nurse he worked as a Wound Care Resource Nurse, supporting and educating his peers in implementing evidence based practice. Corey completed his Master of Science in Community Health specializing in Wound Prevention and Care and the International Interdisciplinary Wound Care Course from the University of Toronto in 2015. He has also completed the Canadian Association for Enterostomal Therapy (now known as Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence Canada) Enterostomal Therapy Nurse Education Program and is certified in Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing through the Canadian Nurses Association. He has also completed the second cohort of the CAET Building Leadership for Enterostomal Therapy Nursing Excellence Program. In his current role he works alongside the interdisciplinary team to ensure best practice wound care is being utilized throughout the health center through education, consultation, program creation and policy development. He is the past Treasurer for NSWOCC. He is a expert panel member for the second edition of the Ostomy Care and Management guideline developed by the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario and has assisted in the development of the Canadian Nurses Association Wound, Ostomy and Continence Certification Exam. In addition to his work in the wound care field Corey has also taught in both the Registered Practical Nursing and Personal Support Worker Programs. He has also conducted and published research in the field of wound management, ostomy care, and nursing education, with a focus on clinical education. Corey recently completed a PhD in nursing focusing on wound care education and knowledge translation.

NSWOCC Leadership Anne-Marie Blais Treasurer Read More Marianne MacMillan-Stacey NSWOCC Industry Advisory Committee (NIAC) Co-Chair Read More Jennifer Bilbie Community Engagement Read More Mary Hill (she/her) National Conference Planning Read More Lorryjade Bellerose Communauté de pratique française / French Community of Practice Read More Kira Stewart Membership Read More Kevin Woo Research and Practice Co-Chair Read More Christine Murphy Past President Read More Erin Rajhathy Community Engagement Read More Laureen Sommerey Nominating Committee Chair Read More Amanda Sowiak Harm Reduction Community of Practice Read More Sharon Hunter SWAN Director Read More Karen Campbell Research and Practice Read More Lili Berescu (they/them) Harm Reduction Community of Practice Read More Misty Stephens Harm Reduction Community of Practice Read More Britney Butt SWAN Community of Practice Read More Maude Pothier-Cyr Communauté de pratique francophone Read More Debra Johnston Professional Development Read More Rodney Blair NSWOCC Industry Advisory Committee (NIAC) Co-Chair Read More Allison Lachaine Professional Development Read More

Quebec < Back Jessica Jones RN, BN, WOCC(C) Quebec Jessica has dedicated the past decade of her professional career to advancing excellence in wound and ostomy care. Since graduating from the NSWOC program in 2022, she has remained committed to strengthening the standards, visibility, and impact of the specialty across Québec. Over the past two years, Jessica has served on the executive committee of her provincial NSWOC organization, currently holding the role of Treasurer. Through this work, she has developed strong professional and collegial relationships with NSWOCs across Québec. Jessica is currently pursuing a graduate degree in nursing under the mentorship of Chantal Labrecque, President of the RQSP, with a focus on strengthening her research and analytical skills to support evidence-informed practice. An active volunteer with NSWOCC, Jessica has contributed as a writer, editor, and translator for The Integrity newsletter. She has also supported a range of national initiatives, including the virtual care toolkit, journal club facilitation, and peer review activities. As a bilingual professional, she actively engages with colleagues across Canada, contributing to pan-Canadian collaboration and knowledge exchange. Her clinical career has primarily focused on community-based wound and ostomy care. In her current role as a wound and ostomy advisor, she has emerged as a leader within her organization, contributing to the development and implementation of programs and protocols that support high-quality patient care across her region. Jessica’s combination of clinical expertise, leadership experience, academic advancement, and commitment to collaboration positions her well to represent Québec. She is dedicated to supporting NSWOCC’s vision of excellence, innovation, and national leadership, and to fostering a strong, connected, and forward-thinking NSWOC community within the province.