Dr. Leonard Lye
Chair
Dr. Leonard Lye is a Professor Emeritus at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Prior to his retirement, he served as a Professor of Civil Engineering and was a former Associate Dean. He is also an inventor, entrepreneur, and mentor.
In 1996, Leonard established the Newfoundland Chapter of the Tetra Society. As the chapter coordinator, he raised funds, promoted the Society, encouraged students to volunteer, and personally visited each client to assess their needs. Over the past 25 years, he has personally managed every project. In recognition of his lifelong dedication to the Tetra Society, Leonard received several prestigious honors, including the Tetra Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists Citation Award, MUN’s Glenn Roy Blundon Award, and Recreation Newfoundland’s “Bridging the Gap” Award.
Leonard has also contributed a scholarship to encourage and reward community service among undergraduate students. Now happily retired, he continues to volunteer and supervise students working on Tetra projects, and enjoys playing and teaching pickleball and the ukulele.
Michelle Amerie
Vice-Chair
Michelle Amerie, an artist and teacher, has been dubbed Ontario’s Champion of Spirit by Berlex Canada and is an advocate of equity and disability pride. She has been featured as a Soul Model in Chatelain Magazine’s Women of Inspiration series and chosen as Volunteer of the Year by Flare magazine. In addition to her tireless work in the community and many accolades and awards, Michelle has been a Tetra Ontario Board member since 2003. She promotes inclusion and active living lifestyles for Canadians with disabilities by facilitating communication and collaboration among organizations, agencies and individuals.
Joy Hayden
Secretary-Treasurer
Over thirty years’ experience in the design, implementation and management of community-based programs in the not for profit sector, Joy is a passionate champion for integrated, quality services that ensures individual and community needs are met.
An experienced fundraiser with a track record of assisting not for profits to achieve their strategic growth and revenue goals, Joy’s creative and resourceful approach has contributed to her success in developing healthy, sustainable organisations.
Joy is an avid volunteer, sitting on numerous board of directors, bringing her experiences, skills and governance knowledge to the table.
Keith Macdonald
Director
Keith MacDonald retired from the federal public service as IT project manager and previously worked as an engineering technologist. He joined Tetra in 1995 and has supported general administration, financial administration and project coordination within the Halifax Chapter.
Keith has also assisted with technical volunteer and client recruitment as well as helping increase Tetra awareness within medical professional groups across Nova Scotia.
Ean Price
Director
Ean Price is the founder of ICAN Resource Group Inc., a multifaceted business located in Kelowna, British Columbia. He is a strong advocate for independence through technology. This passion has led to Ean’s volunteer contributions including Technology for Living, AbleSail Okanagan, Tetra Society, Neil Squire Society, Muscular Dystrophy Canada, and the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay. In his free time Ean enjoys traveling overseas.
