Our Board of Directors

Scott Ferguson
President

A Halifax native, Scott graduated from Saint Mary’s University with a Degree in Psychology and has since worked in various senior executive roles across Canada (NS, Ontario, and Alberta) over the past 30 years.  His non-profit experience includes work with Children’s Wish Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Board experience with Dalhousie’s University Children’s Centre, and various coaching roles with community youth soccer and flag football programs.
 
Scott has been challenged with epilepsy since childhood and is interested in sharing his experiences and helping others affected by epilepsy.
 
When not working or volunteering, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, who attend university in Halifax.

Angela McCarthy
Vice President

Angela has been involved with EAM since 2006 and has been an avid volunteer and fundraiser for the association. 
Angela and her family live in the Halifax Area. She is passionate about supporting people living with epilepsy by raising awareness and advocating on behalf of the community. She has also been heavily involved with helping support other community and non-profit groups to raise funds to support initiatives.
Angela has a background in early childhood education and human resources. Angela has served on our board in the past and looks forward to all of the work we can do in the future. 

Greg White
Director

Originally from New Brunswick, Greg and his wife, Whitney, moved back to the Maritimes in 2019.
Greg is an HR professional with ten years of experience, with specializations in recruitment, labor relations, and adult education. He has volunteered regularly since he was in high school and has contributed to several boards and committees over the last eight years, including chairing the Wood Buffalo Regional Library Board, serving on several committees with CPHR – AB and CPHR – NS, and currently serves as a Director with the Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes Board.

Annual Reports

Annual Report 2021

Interested in joining the board or committee?

Available Committees:

  • Fundraising
  • Education
  • Purple Day
  • Hayley’s Fund
  • Communications

For more information contact info@epilepsymaritimes.org