Staff Directory
Dr. Andrew West
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew leads implementation of the CSRT’s innovative strategic agenda, including the organization’s operations, financial management, information technology, advocacy agenda, and personnel/HR.
Carolyn McCoy
Senior Director of Professional Practice
Carolyn provides leadership to the CSRT’s growing range of professional practice programs, including continuing professional development initiatives, professional certifications, networks, and accreditation.
Dr. Jason Nickerson
Senior Director of Public Policy
Jason guides the CSRT’s public policy portfolio, which encompasses advocacy, government relations, and elevating the voice of respiratory therapists. Working closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and key partners Jason leads initiatives that strengthen the profession’s influence within the Canadian healthcare system.
Katherine Nollet
Manager of Member Engagement and Outreach
Katherine guides CSRT membership services and benefits, external communications, promotions, and CSRT membership growth strategies.
Lindsey Naddaf
Manager of Business and Events Development
Lindsey guides development of partnerships that support CSRT activities, and oversees CSRT conferences and events.
Sherry Motayne
Administrative Coordinator
Sherry provides administrative support, oversight of the CSRT external communication and coordinates office logistics.
Dr. Marco Zaccagnini
Embedded Clinician-Scientist
Marco is a CIHR Banting postdoctoral fellow at the School of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Ottawa and CSRT’s embedded clinician-scientist. Through these dual roles, he leads a CSRT-University of Ottawa collaboration to create and implement training modules to enhance the evidence-informed practice of CSRT members.
