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our staff

Don Adams

CEO
don@motivatecanada.ca
(613) 789-3333 ext. 222

Don has been involved with many facets of sport management during his career. While at the Canadian Amateur Diving Association and Equine Canada, he worked to develop sport, particularly high-performance athletes. Since he came to Motivate Canada, he has been exploring sport for development and has become very passionate about youth-driven development.

Kathy Hare

Active Circle Program Manager
kathy@motivatecanada.ca
(613) 789-3333 ext. 227

With over 20 years experience in program and financial management in a broad range of sectors and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Ottawa, Kathy joined Motivate Canada in October 2007. Over the past 5 years Kathy has been supporting innovative ways of using sport, physical activity and recreation to promote youth development and address social issues in Canada and internationally.

Mark Sluban

Esteem Team Program Manager
mark@motivatecanada.ca
(613) 789-3333 ext. 225

A native of Sudbury, Ontario, Mark spent 12 years in professional baseball across North America where he developed community partnerships. With the Ottawa Lynx Baseball Club, he was awarded the 2002 United Way Community Development Organization of the Year. He then took his passion for youth development to Motivate Canada and the Esteem Team. Mark now lives in Orleans with his wife Sharilee and two daughters Mya and Audrey.

Lauren Larocque

Acting ACTIVATE Program Manager
lauren@motivatecanada.ca
(613) 789-3333 ext. 224

After working in both the community recreation and coaching fields, Lauren came to Motivate Canada in March 2009. A former competitive swimmer and horseback rider, Lauren has a passion for sport and believes that all youth should have the opportunity to lead healthy, active lifestyles.

Megan Sutherland

Ontario Manager
megan@motivatecanada.ca
(416) 426-7340

After graduating from Brock University with an Honours degree in Sport Management, Megan moved to Toronto to work in Motivate Canada’s Ontario office. As a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor, she is very passionate about youth engagement and physical activity.

Lisa Marie Naponse

Community Program Coordinator
lisamarie@motivatecanada.ca
(613) 789-3333 ext. 226

Lisa Marie is Ojibway from Atikmeksheng First Nation near Sudbury, Ontario. During her final year of studies at Laurentian University, she worked at the N'swakamok Native Friendship Centre. Lisa Marie loves softball, and won gold with the Ontario softball team at the 2002 North American Indigenous Games. Lisa Marie joined the Motivate team in January 2010, and is passionate about creating a healthier future for Indigenous people by engaging Indigenous youth through sport, physical activity, and recreation.

Lindsay Malott

Ontario Regional Representative
lindsay@motivatecanada.ca
(613) 789-3333 ext. 230

Lindsay attended Laurentian University where she earned an Honours Bachelor of Physical Education and Health degree while playing for their Women’s Varsity Basketball Program. After attending Teacher’s College and teaching Health and Physical Education for four years at both the secondary and elementary levels, she is pleased to join the Motivate Canada team in the Toronto office. Lindsay has her NCCP coaching certification and has coached various levels of basketball, volleyball, soccer and track and field teams. She is grateful for the opportunity to continue working with youth to promote the benefits of physical activity and sport.

Rebekah Wilson

GEN7 Program Coordinator
rebekah@motivatecanada.ca
(613) 789-3333 ext. 228

Rebekah's passion has always been about the positive growth and empowerment of Aboriginal youth after learning of her own Métis heritage while in high school. Prior to working at Motivate Canada, Rebekah was given the opportunity to be one of 350 Aboriginal dancers featured in the Opening Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics where she became inspired by fellow Aboriginal youth leaders and athletes. In her spare time, Rebekah enjoys playing hockey, basketball and practicing yoga.