Meet the Hopewell Staff

Catherine Wenglowski (she/her)

In the final semester of her undergrad in Health Psychology, Catherine is driven by empathy and a strong dedication to mental health advocacy. Her own battle and recovery from an eating disorder fuels her conviction in the power of lived experience in this field. Originally a mentor in Hopewell's Bridging the Gap program, she's recently joined the team to support program delivery and resource navigation, awaiting her master's degree in psychology. Committed to dismantling toxic wellness culture, Catherine immerses herself in research, literature, and podcasts. Beyond her professional pursuits, she enjoys mindfulness walks, quality time with friends, and playful moments with her orange cat, Orange. In essence, Catherine is a dedicated advocate, lifelong learner, and lover of life's simple pleasures, driven by her purpose to aid those grappling with disordered eating or body image issues, irrespective of diagnosis.

Program Coordinator

Life Motto: And here you are living, despite it all - Rupi Kaur

Pump-up Song: Heat Waves | Glass Animals

Favourite Food: anything buffalo flavoured AND peanut butter (separately, of course)

Bucket List: To see an elephant in its natural habitat

Executive Director

Jeff aspires to create a positive and supportive environment for staff and volunteers to learn, grow, and innovate. He is always open to exploring new ideas and collaborative opportunities to improve organizational efficiency and overall community impact. Jeff studied Non-Profit & Volunteer Sector Governance and Management at Carleton University, and his career spans over 20 years in the not-for-profit sector. When Jeff is not working, he can be found hanging out with his family... and when he can't be found, he's likely exploring a nature trail or paddling a backcountry river in his red Old Town canoe.

Jeff Bond
(he/him)

Life Motto: "Courage is the facing of a challenge with a healthy fear, not being fearless." – Les Stroud
Pump-up Song: “High and Dry” by Radiohead
Favourite Food: Vietnamese Pho, spicy General Tso Chicken, rice paper shrimp rolls with peanut sauce of course... yum yum!
Bucket List: Canoe trip through the Nahanni River, Northwest Territories