St. Patrick’s Home of Ottawa abides by a vision to provide residents with the highest quality of care, within a welcoming home, where everyone feels supported and cared for.

The Foundation is honoured to work alongside the Home, and with the community to support this vision.

Our Team

Meg Friedman
Executive Director

Meg was raised on George Street in Waterloo, and is the youngest of eight Kirby siblings. As a youngster, she pursued gymnastics and dance, and later became very involved in campus life at Brock University. Meg moved to Ottawa in 1996 to continue her to work in revenue development and communications. Meg loves to write and tell stories that bring an organization and its people to life. She also enjoys connecting people with causes that are meaningful to them. Meg is happiest when spending time with her children, family and friends, or enjoying the great outdoors, especially on a sunny day.

(613) 731-4660 ext 350
MegFriedman@stpats.ca

Board of Directors

Board of Directors provides the highest quality of governance, guidance and direction and its members serve as ambassadors for the tremendous care provided to the seniors of St. Patrick’s Home of Ottawa.

Trevor Johnson, Chair

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 my 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 the new Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Laila Abdallah, Director

Laila knows that a fulfilling life is realized through acts of love and service.  As a young girl, after her siblings left home to start their own families, Laila became active in her mother’s kitchen and loved to prepare food to share with others. 

She moved from Amman, Jordan to Ottawa at 20 years of age and completed a degree in Computer Science and a diploma in E-Commerce and Web Development. This led to a career in banking. Today she is Manager, Cash Management with TD Commercial Banking. Laila has participated in TD’s Visible Minority and World Skills Community Mentorship Program and is eager to contribute to the wellbeing of the residents at St. Pat’s.

Jackson McCully, Director

Jackson is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Senior Tax Accountant at Baker Tilly LLP. Currently enrolled in the In-Depth Tax Program, he is eager to establish his career as an up-and-coming tax professional. He is continuously learning and looking for new ways to use his knowledge to better his community. Jackson was born and raised in Brantford, Ontario, and spent several years working and studying across Southern Ontario. In 2022, Jackson moved to Ottawa upon completion of his Masters of Accountancy at Brock University. Jackson believes in life-long learning, community involvement, and quality care.

Lorne Wilkson, Director

Lorne has been involved in health care for over 40 years with experience in finance, planning, operations, and administration. Moving frequently over the course of his career he has lived in many cities across the country from the east to the west coasts. Along the way he became a member of the Canadian College of Health Leaders and through the assistance of St. Pat’s allowing him to do one of the program’s practicums, he completed a Bachelor of Social Work.

A believer in being involved with the community, he helps the Nepean Minor Hockey Association and the West Barrhaven Community Association. A volunteer for several years with St. Pat’s he has taken on this new role to continue to support its mission

If you are interested in supporting St. Patrick’s Home Foundation, joining a committee or the Board of Directors, please contact us at foundation@stpats.ca.