Staff

The staff of CCDF is nationally and internationally recognized for their career development expertise and leadership.  Staff specializations include education, social services, mental health, psychology, social science, diversity, research and labour market analysis.

• Lynne Bezanson, M.Ed. (Counselling), Executive Director.  Internationally recognized leader in career development training, policy and practice.  Email: l.bezanson@ccdf.ca; Phone: 613.729.6164 x. 204.
• Sareena Hopkins, M.Ed. (Counselling), Co-Executive Director.  Creative team builder, accomplished writer, dynamic trainer and experienced counsellor.  Email: s.hopkins@ccdf.ca; Phone: 613.729.6164 x. 203.
• Elaine O'Reilly, M.Ed. (Adult Ed. & Counselling), Consultant. Highly respected author, labour market specialist, trainer and communicator.  Email: e.oreilly@ccdf.ca; Phone: 613.729.6164 x. 202.
• Donnalee Bell, M.A. (Women's Studies), Consultant.  Dynamic, solutions-based project leader, creative and innovative developer with expertise in social justice issues.  Email: d.bell@ccdf.ca; Phone: 613.729.6164 x. 206.
• Céline Renald, M.Ed. (Adult Ed.), Consultant.  Experienced and dynamic trainer with expertise in program design, group facilitation and competency development.  Email: c.renald@ccdf.ca; Phone: 613.729.6164 x. 201.
• Diane Paquette, Financial Manager. Expert in managing multiple, complex projects. Email: d.paquette@ccdf.ca; Phone: 613.729.6164 x. 205.

CCDF also works with a wide local, national and international network of expert associates, trainers and advocates.