about the foundation
St. Patrick’s Home of Ottawa Foundation is proud to provide financial support for St. Patrick’s Home so that our residents can receive the best possible care and services while enjoying a dignified and respectable home-like environment.
We rely upon the generosity of donors to ensure that each resident receives the best care possible. Your donation will support: therapeutic programs, the purchase of medical equipment, palliative and spiritual care, social and community and engagement, and more.
Courtney Rock is a dedicated fundraising professional with more than a decade of experience working alongside senior organizations in the Ottawa area. Throughout her career, she has been driven by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of life for older adults and ensuring their voices are heard and valued.
Known for her ability to connect people to causes that matter, Courtney uses storytelling as a powerful tool to build community, inspire generosity, and bring attention to the experiences of seniors and those who care for them.
Outside of her professional work, Courtney enjoys pottery, travelling, and making homemade preserves.
As a retired aviation executive, and now as a small business owner, Trevor Johnson became involved with St Patrick’s Home of Ottawa Foundation because he wanted to give back to a Home that reminded him of the Home in Winnipeg where his Mom spent her final days.
The opportunity to give back, pay tribute to his Mom, raise money to support priority programs at St. Pat’s and make a difference to residents’ care and their daily life is what motivates him as Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Mark has 30 years of financial services and investment experience. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and Senior Portfolio Manager at TD Wealth Private Investment Counsel.
Mark is actively focused on providing comprehensive wealth management solutions to individuals and families, estates and trusts, charitable and business organizations.
He is a current member and Past-President of the Ottawa CFA Society. Mark is also the past Chair of the Board for the local charity Children at Risk.
Elyse joined the financial services industry in 2017 following her undergraduate and graduate studies at St. Francis Xavier University and the University of Toronto, respectively. Elyse started her career at Ernst & Young (EY), where she worked on financial statement audits.
In 2022, Elyse pursued an international transfer to the EY Paris office. While at EY, Elyse obtained her Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in 2021. Since 2023, Elyse has worked at BMO Nesbitt Burns as an Investment Associate, having obtained her Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2024.
Jackson is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Senior Tax Professional at Telesat. Before joining Telesat, Jackson was a member of Baker Tilly Ottawa LLP's tax team. He has practiced in an array of areas, including personal, corporate and trust taxation, having also completed the In-Depth Tax Program in 2026. He is a current member of the finance committee and believes in life-long learning, community involvement, and quality care.
Outside of tax, Jackson enjoys spending time with his wife and family playing volleyball, basketball, and tabletop games.
Katherine Abbott is a public servant currently working at Transport Canada as the Director of Strategic Planning and Integration. Katherine has been recognized for her project delivery and organizational skills.
Katherine has more than 25 years experience with the Government of Canada having worked in numerous, diverse roles and positions at Infrastructure Canada, Industry Canada, and Agriculture Canada.
In her spare time, Katherine enjoys culinary pursuits, outdoor activities, and spending time with her family. She also serves as a volunteer with Girl Guides of Canada.
Katherine holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (Hons.) and a Master of Arts degree in Public Policy and Administration.
Katherine is looking forward to contributing to the fund-raising efforts of the foundation to better support the residents at St Patrick's Home of Ottawa.
Lorne has more than 40 years of experience in healthcare, including a long career with the Canadian Armed Forces, with a background spanning operations, finance, planning, and administration. Over the course of his career, he has lived and worked in numerous cities across Canada, from coast to coast. He is a member of the Canadian College of Health Leaders and, with the support of St. Pat's—where he completed a practicum—earned a Bachelor of Social Work.
Committed to community involvement, Lorne actively supports the Nepean Minor Hockey Association and helps maintain a community outdoor rink in his area. A dedicated volunteer with St. Pat's for several years, he is pleased to take on this role to support the residents and daily life at St. Pat's.
Olivia is a lawyer at Tierney Stauffer LLP where she primarily practices employment law. She represents both employers and employees on all aspects of employment law. In her practice, Olivia takes care to ensure her clients are heard and feel supported.
As an Ottawa local, Olivia looks forward to giving back to her community.
Outside of law, Olivia enjoys reading, trying new restaurants, and going to concerts. Before law, she completed her bachelor’s in music, with a focus on piano.
