About
Leadership
Our society is directed in all activities by a Board of Directors and a Steering Committee which is representative of the Down syndrome community and the greater community of Edmonton. Each person is a volunteer and gives of their time and their passion to ensure that our society’s vision, mission and values are upheld.
Board of Directors
| Chairperson | Michele Wallace |
| Vice Chairperson | Dr. Edwin Bolster |
| Director | Stephen Richards |
| Director | Heather Klimchuk |
| Treasurer | Lucia Stachurski |
| Director | Tomek Wala |
| Director | Nancy Kortbeek |
| Director | Kellie Dearlow (Steering Committee Chair) |
| Secretary | Debbie Mcleod (Steering Committee Vice Chair) |
Past Chair: Sylvia Tensfeldt
If you are interested in being part of our Governance Board, please submit the following document to: nominations@edss.ca
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee is a sub-committee of the Board of Directors that is comprised of members who act on behalf of the membership.
Our staff are professional, dedicated individuals, comprised of administration and professional therapists.
| Family Support Liaison | Julie Boucher |
| Program Volunteer Coordinator | Andrea Ferguson |
| Administration/EDSS Programs | Lori Peill |