Eating Disorder Nova Scotia’s work is made possible by our dedicated team of staff, Peer Mentors and volunteers, along with our board of directors and advisory board.
Shaleen Jones has been an advocate, organizer, supporter, and all-round rabble rouser in the field of eating disorders for over twenty-five years, holding leadership positions with community organization such as the BC Eating Disorders Association, Laing House, Peer Support Canada, and CMHA National.
As Programs Manager with Eating Disorders Nova Scotia, Debra leads the development and delivery of the organization’s suite of programs. She provides supervision to a team of Peer Support coordinators and works to offer the highest quality support programs based on data, research and community input.
Jaime is an excited learner and passionate mental health advocate. Growing up seeing the impacts of mental health and illness around her, as well as having her own experiences of anxiety and eating disorders through young adulthood, propelled her interest in mental health as an education and career path.
Sarah became a Mentor for Eating Disorders Nova Scotia several ago and was inspired by how Peer Support could make a difference in a person’s recovery, providing the helping hand she would have wanted when she was battling her eating disorder throughout her teens and early twenties. As the Peer Support Program Assistant, Sarah works with the whole Peer Support team, serving as the point of first contact, coordinating groups, and supporting the Mentoring program.
Margaret Armour (she/her) brings over twenty years of experience as a fundraising and special events consultant for not-for-profit organizations. She loves working with organizations to create fundraising programs that recognize their unique nature and needs while also encouraging them to reach beyond their perceived limitations.
Katie has been part of the Eating Disorders Nova Scotia community in various capacities for the past 10 years and is thrilled to now contribute to the organization’s mission as Communications Coordinator. She is especially happy to be part of Eating Disorders Nova Scotia’s work as the organization grows in its new North End Halifax home.
Catherine (she/her) has worked with Eating Disorders Nova Scotia in a number of roles over the last five years. Building community and engaging in advocacy has played a crucial role in Catherine’s own recovery journey, so working in this space is incredibly fulfilling!
Contact information Eating Disorders Nova Scotia sits on Traditional Territory of the Mi’kmaq. We are all treaty people. © 2026 Eating Disorders Nova Scotia Charity No. 766298525 RR 0001
