Meet the WBC Team
These passionate ladies make The WBC a fun, inspiring, supportive and thriving business women’s networking community.
Anne Thibodeau | President
Anne Thibodeau is an Ottawa-based Nutritionist and Certified Health Coach, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology and a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition. Taking on a unique approach to health and human potential, Anne helps her clients transform their health habits through nutrition, stress management, movement, mindfulness, and core wellness practices, enabling them to live a more vibrant, aligned and balanced lifestyle.
For more on Anne, visit www.horizoncoachingsolutions.com.
Rebekah Dixon | Vice President
TBA | Breakfast Coordinator
Jazz Chatelain | Lunch Coordinator
Joanne Vermette | Lunch Coordinator
Karen McNamara | Treasurer and Ambassador
Creating a plan that helps take the worry out of your financial future | Qualified Associate Financial Planner | CHS | DFP
Are you worried that you might not have enough money for your retirement?
To send your child to university?
What happens if you become ill or pass?
You’re not alone. Life’s filled with unexpected events that could dramatically affect your lifestyle and retirement goals – a financial emergency, health crisis or if you (or someone you love) dies young. It takes careful planning to achieve your goals and protect yourself in case of unexpected occurs.
Not sure if I can help you with your financial future? Reach out via e-mail at karen.mcnamara@f55f.com or call me at 613-834-4186 and let’s set up a coffee date to talk about your worries and goals. As a Qualified Financial Associate Planner, a Certified Health Insurance Specialist, and Dementia Friendly Professional, I am her to help you and your family.
As a Freedom 55 Financial Security Advisor, I’ll work with you to build a plan focused on your personal needs, goals and help you understand your options so you can make smart choices. When you take control of your spending and saving, your vision of freedom becomes a possibility.
Diane Dauphinais | Secretary
Diane Dauphinais is a Sleep Specialist for adults, teens, children, and babies and Owner of Sound of Sleep Consulting Services in Ottawa. It is her mission to help families and individuals live their best life through the power of sleep! In her downtime you will find her reading a good fiction book, walking outdoors, cooking or enjoying family time with her husband and fun-loving, energetic children who also – love their sleep!
You can find more information about her Private Consultations and Corporate Talks at www.soundofsleep.ca. Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/www.soundofsleep.ca/
Irina Fortey | Social Media Specialist
Irina is known for her laid back and creative approach to storytelling. With a strong visual aesthetic, she flawlessly links the feeling with the emotion you want to remember. She can draw out beauty, comedy and the unseen story we wish to preserve. Her work stands the test of time with her use of simple sets and directly focusing details on her subjects.
A creative, comfortable operating in both filmmaking and photography, her narrative projects give her clients a unique edge to moving and still imagery. She confidently edits and produces all her work. She is celebrating 12 years as a creative professional. She lives in Ottawa, ON Canada, with her husband and two young children. When not hanging out with family, she pushes her creativity with daily walks, journaling and her love for gardening.
Jennifer Malisauskas | Webmaster
She works with people who are struggling and challenged when it comes to building and designing a website. Using her 20 years of experience in the web industry and using a Shamanic Healing approach she facilitates and guides her clients get unstuck so they can develop a clear vision, be confident in want they want, get focused with their message and release any emotional baggage and self worth issues that have been holding them back.
Marian Meade | Past President
Marian Meade is in the business of love and says that life becomes magical once we learn to love ourselves. As an RN BScN, relationship/emotional fitness coach and confidante, Marian assists her clients to love themselves completely, prepare for love, keep/revive the love in their relationships, and be in charge of their emotions regardless of what’s going on around them. Clients describe her as caring, respectful, professional and encouraging, and enjoy her lighthearted and joyful approach to life.