Board Of Directors

At Sophia Recovery Centre, we have a wonderful team with a wide range of expertise, creating well rounded support for our community. Many of the team have lived with the impacts of addiction and recovery, and everyone has a passion for supporting women and their families.

Bio

Lynn Nagle, RN, PhD, FAAN, FCAN

President

Lynn is best known for her leadership and expertise in health care administration and digital health in a variety of clinical and academic settings. She has served on numerous provincial, national and international community boards, expert panels and advisory committees focused on the advancement of digital health.

She is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of New Brunswick, the University of Toronto, and Western University.

Born and raised in the Saint John area, Lynn has recently returned to the province and is now volunteering her time and expertise to support organizations that further enrich our community.

Lynn Nagle, RN, PhD, FAAN, FCAN

President

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Mary-Eileen O'Brien, BA, LL.B, CD

Vice President

Mary-Eileen uses her gift of compassionate leadership to contribute to the well-being of the general community and her profession.

As a well-respected member of the New Brunswick legal community, she is aware that non-adversarial and interest-based processes yield far more benefits for most families in crisis than positional negotiations and/or litigation.

This awareness inspired her to undertake collaborative law, mediation and coaching training and to incorporate these skills and ideas into her family law practice and every aspect of her business life.

Mary-Eileen O'Brien, BA, LL.B, CD

Vice President

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Greg Keith CFP® RIS

Treasurer

Greg is the owner and Financial Planner of Keith Wealth Management and has spent two decades in the financial services sector. Greg has held many leadership roles both professionally and on a volunteer basis. He is passionate about giving back to the community and has served on several boards over the years.

Away from the office, Greg can be found spending quality time with his wife and two kids or indulging in their love for the outdoors, camping, and travelling to faraway places.

Greg Keith CFP® RIS

Treasurer

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Mary Nagle, B.Ed.

Secretary

Mary is a retired elementary school teacher and principal.

She worked as a peer recovery coach and program coordinator at Sophia before joining the board.

Mary Nagle, B.Ed

Secretary

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Dr. Tracy Meyer, BSc, MD, FRCPC

Tracy completed medical school at Queen’s University and then a residency at Dalhousie. It was there that she developed a love for the east coast and an interest in marginalized populations and substance use disorders. Today her practice is a mix of Emergency Medicine and Addiction Medicine.

Through her work, she has seen the benefits Sophia Recovery Centre can provide for women. It fosters a warm and welcoming community for women and allows them to have a safe place to explore new chapters in their lives.

She has been a board member since December 2020 and is thrilled to be a part of its growth.

Dr. Tracy Meyer, BSc, MD, FRCPC

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Julie Trites

Julie grew up in Saint John before moving to Halifax to study journalism at the University of King’s College. Her curiosity and love of storytelling ultimately led to a career in corporate communications and change management. She helps organizations identify and share compelling stories that move people to change their attitudes or behaviours.

Julie is also a mental health advocate who has shared her own experiences with anxiety and depression through blogs and podcasts. She’s inspired by the work of Sophia Recovery Centre and looks forward to using her skills and experience to support other women in their recovery journeys.

Julie Trites

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Mark Vickers, Licensed Psychologist

Mark is a licensed psychologist who works with children and youth.

Mark’s professional experience is at the intersection of the mental health and addictions and education systems. He has experience in community development and programming, research and statistics, and communications.

In his free time, he can be found attending and supporting theatre and community events, travelling, reading,
spending time with family and friends, and taking care of his kitten, Miles.

Mark Vickers, Licensed Psychologist

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Emilie Bourque, BA, MPA

Emilie has been a member of Sophia's Mission Advisory Committee since 2021 and joined the Board of Directors in 2022.

She brings a strong analytical- and evidence-based skill set to her work, developed during her time in government, academia, and both the national and international not-for-profit sectors. Emilie also serves on the Board of Directors at the Saint John Free Public Library.

Emilie is a Regional Economic Analyst in the Strategy and Innovation Policy Sector at ISED. In 2022, Emilie was the recipient of the Deputy Minister's Award of Merit for Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion for Creating and Strengthening Vibrant Employee Networks.

She holds a Master of Public Administration from Dalhousie University along with a Bachelor of Arts with majors in Political Science and Psychology from Mount Allison University.

Emilie Bourque, BA, MPA

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Judy Wityszyn, BA

Judy is a corporate professional with 25+ years of experience, a mom of two young men and is very active in the community, currently supporting three not-for-profit boards.

Judy believes in doing a little bit every day to make the world a better place.

She chooses to support Sophia Recovery Centre to lend her support to women that are seeking recovery from addiction.

Judy Wityszyn, BA

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Paula Nicholson

Paula is the Director of Learning and Development with the Huestis Insurance Group in Saint John.

With over 20+ years of senior-level management, she has had the tremendous opportunity to lead teams, participate in numerous major projects, and develop key strategic initiatives. She attributes much of her success to her ability to build strong relationships with team members through a collaborative approach and a clear communication style.

Paula and her husband enjoy hiking on the weekends in the beautiful province of New Brunswick and are in relentless pursuit of new waterfalls to view!

Paula Nicholson

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Chris Buckley

Chris joined the Board of Sofia Recovery Centre in the Fall of 2020 and is eager to do what he can to help the Sophia team fulfill the organization’s mandate of supporting women recovering from addiction.

Chris is a longtime member of the Saint John String Quartet, Symphony New Brunswick, and he performs in school and outreach concerts.

Chris enjoys volunteering his time to support community organizations and is grateful to have this opportunity to contribute to the success of Sophia Recovery Centre’s programs.

Chris Buckley

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Megan Huckins, Nurse Practitioner

Megan Huckins is a Nurse Practitioner and Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of New Brunswick. She is passionate about serving vulnerable and marginalized populations, with a special interest in caring for individuals who struggle with substance use disorder.

Megan is a Doctoral student at the University of New Brunswick. Her research is focused on improving access to addiction treatment through primary care service delivery in New Brunswick. She sits on the Board of Directors for Sophia Recovery Center, and the International Nurses Society on Addictions.

Board Of Directors

Lynn Nagle, RN, PhD, FAAN, FCAN

President

Mary-Eileen O'Brien, BA, LL.B, CD

Vice President

Greg Keith CFP® RIS

Treasurer

Mary Nagle, B.Ed

Secretary

Dr. Tracy Meyer, BSc, MD, FRCPC

Julie Trites

Mark Vickers, Licensed Psychologist

Emilie Bourque, BA, MPA

Judy Wityszyn, BA

Paula Nicholson

Chris Buckley

Megan Huckins, Nurse Practitioner

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