OUR BOARD
Dcn. Mathew Mathew, President
Deacon Mathew N. Mathew is a permanent deacon for the Archdiocese of Ottawa. Currently serving as Deacon at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Parish (Ottawa), Mathew is involved with the Shepherds of Good Hope ministry and the family ministry for the Archdiocese of Ottawa. He has been working as a small business consultant in the private sector for the past 27 years in Ottawa, during which he held the position of president of the Small Business Association of Ottawa. Dcn. Mathew joined MAP to serve MAP and its clients who deserve a better future.
Todd Sloan, Vice President
Todd Sloan is a lawyer specializing in administrative law, primarily representing federal offenders. Prior to retiring from the Public Service in 2010 Todd served as legal counsel in the Office of the Correctional Investigator ( the ombudsman for federal prisoners) , then as Director of Access to Information and Privacy and finally as Director of Offender Redress for the Correctional Service of Canada. For many years he has been active in community organizations.
Oliver Mendonca, Treasurer
Jamie Ricci, Secretary
A compassionate and reliable individual who values dignity, accountability, and community building. Throughout her career, she relentlessly worked for or alongside individuals navigating complex systems and life transitions, listening to their experiences and helping them identify practical next steps toward their goals. She is a calm, respectful, and consistent person who listens without judgment, and builds trust over time. Jamie is motivated to volunteer with MAP because she believe meaningful reintegration begins with supportive relationships and a strong, reliable presence.
Bruce Simpson, Board Member
Bruce Simpson is a lawyer/partner with the firm Barnes, Sammon LLP. He has a Master’s degree in psychology and graduated magna cum laude from University of Ottawa Law School. Bruce’s law practice has had an emphasis on litigation including criminal, civil and matrimonial litigation. Mr. Simpson has a special interest in litigation involving individuals who have been poorly treated by persons in authority or by large companies. Bruce is involved in a range of community volunteer activities, including as Ontario President of the John Howard Society. In 2002, he was awarded the Golden Jubilee Medal, an award made by Queen Elizabeth II to a number of persons in Canada to recognize outstanding public service
Rev. Timothy Meisenheimer, Board Member
Rev. Timothy Meisenheimer
Rev. Timothy was a founding member of the group that founded Map in 2001.In 2000 he founded Capital City Mission after 10 years of Pastoring. Being a Urban Missionary was a calling in his heart. (Applying the scripture (Matthew 25:35-36 & James 2:13).
In 2018 Timothy had the privilege to be the Ottawa Mission Senior Executive of Chaplaincy Services. He believes in helping people see themselves with dignity. He also served as a missionary chaplain for Mathew House.
As Mercy Triumphs over Judgment!
James. 2:13b
Linda Leinan, Board Member
After retiring from a federal government career encompassing adult education, health products regulation and life sciences industry development, Linda has done life sciences business consulting, as well as support work for a City of Ottawa Councillor. She is a long-time MAP Reintegration coach and Board member, and also served for a period as Acting Executive Director of MAP. She is active in her church; in the Kanata-Hazeldean Lions Club, serving for two years as President and three as Secretary; and in a Stephen Lewis Foundation-affiliated grandmothers’ group that raises funds to help African grandmothers who are caring for AIDS orphans.