John joined Our Harbour in 2025 following a distinguished 25-year career in senior financial leadership positions. Guided by his passion for helping others, he transitioned into the non-profit sector, serving in senior operational roles at The Neuro / Montreal Neurological Institute and at Portage.
John’s mission is to work closely with the Board, staff, and volunteers to continue building on more than two decades of meaningful impact. His focus is on strengthening programs, deepening community engagement, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of Our Harbour’s mission.
John holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University and is a former CPA. In addition to his extensive management experience, he is a devoted husband and father of three adult sons. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family.
Sabine joined the Our Harbour team in June 2022 as Lead Coordinator of Resident Care. She worked in the public health care system for twenty-one years, the last decade in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry.
In the non-profit sector, she enjoys the opportunity to apply her extensive experience, skills, and knowledge to provide support and guidance in a non-clinical environment.
Her educational background includes a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from McGill University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Dalhousie University.
Vanessa Hunt-Ladouceur is the Coordinator of Resident Care at Our Harbour. Initially studying psychology and social work at university, she followed her dream to become a social worker, first at a CLSC, then at a CHSLD and with Our Harbour since 2022.
She has long wanted to work with people from all walks of life who have been touched by mental illness.
Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree from McGill University.
Savannah Zavitz joined Our Harbour as a Canada Summer Jobs student in 2024. Now, she is Our Harbour’s first Volunteer Coordinator, playing a leadership role in the active engagement of volunteers in support of our mission. Working closely with the DG and Resident Care Coordinators, Savannah will ensure that, in the range of vital roles which volunteers play in the Our Harbour community, volunteers are welcomed, supported, listened to, offered appropriate training and recognized with sincerity and respect. Savannah took on this role. Along with her Volunteer Coordinator role, Savannah is also Assistant to the DG.
Originally from Niagara Falls, Savannah moved to Montreal in 2024 after completing an Honours Bachelor’s in Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa (UO). She has always loved volunteering, and, since playing baby Jesus as a baby in a church play, has volunteered for numerous organizations including the Kiwanis, Premed Peers, the UO’s Crisis Response Team and more. Savannah is currently a Regional Reviewer for Canada’s Volunteer Awards.
Mariah joined the Our Harbour team in 2025 as a Resident Care Coordinator. She brings several years of experience in social services, supporting individuals living with mental illness through person-centered care, advocacy, and community engagement. Her previous work in frontline community support roles allowed her to develop strong skills in mental-health care, resource navigation, and building meaningful, trusting relationships.
In addition to her background in social service work, Mariah has academic training in communications, web design, and graphic design. She enjoys combining creativity with care by developing accessible resources, sharing stories, and helping strengthen community awareness around mental health, equity and inclusion.
Sebastiano first joined Our Harbour as a Canada Summer Jobs student in May 2025. Now, he has taken on the role of Resident Care Coordinator. With a bachelor’s degree in psychology and an aspiration to pursue graduate studies in Educational and Counselling psychology, Sebastiano is committed to helping individuals with mental illness achieve their goals and integrate into the community.
engaging in physical activity together or even just sitting down for a cup of coffee, providing reliable and consistent support is essential to his work. Sebastiano is passionate about fostering meaningful connections and promoting independence in an environment where everyone feels heard and valued. He hopes to continue making a positive impact within the Our Harbour community!
The Board of Directors is responsible for strategic, financial and operational activities. There are seven to twelve members, including one resident member. The directors are not compensated for their service.
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The members of the Board of Directors are elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The officers are appointed by the Board of Directors at a Board meeting following the AGM..
Volunteer, Member of the Community
Retired Financial Executive
Since 2018
Boucherville, QC
Senior Director of Operations
World Federation of Hemophilia
Since 2020
Laval, QC
Volunteer, Member of the Community
Educator
Since 2019
St. Bruno, QC
Volunteer, Member of the Community
Retired Dentist
Since 2020
Greenfield Park, QC
Volunteer, Member of the Community
Retired Academic Dean
Since 2003
Saint-Lambert, QC
Volunteer, Member of the Community.
Retired Academic Administrator.
2019-2022, 2023 – present
Greenfield Park, QC
Volunteer, Member of the Community
Legal Professional
Since 2025
Saint-Lambert, QC.
Volunteer, OH Resident Representative
Since 2025
St. Lambert, QC
Volunteer, Member of the Community
Medical Writer
Since 2025
Greenfield Park, QC