Meet the Women Behind
The Jordan Leigh Foundation
FOUNDER/PRESIDENT
Jodi McCullough
Jodi is the passionate and dedicated founder of The Jordan Leigh Foundation. The creation of this foundation was deeply inspired by the loss of her twin sister, Jordan Leigh McCullough. Driven by the desire to honor Jordan’s memory and make a meaningful impact, Jodi has channeled her energy into building an organization that provides essential support for those struggling with mental health and addiction. In her role as founder, Jodi wears many hats, taking on a diverse range of responsibilities:
Vision and Mission Development: Jodi has crafted and refined the foundation’s vision and mission, setting a clear purpose and long-term goals that guide its work. Strategic Planning: She develops strategic plans to achieve the foundation's goals, creating actionable steps, setting milestones, and evaluating progress to ensure success.
Fundraising and Development: Jodi identifies and secures funding through organizing fundraising events, cultivating donor relationships, and managing campaigns to support the foundation's initiatives. Networking and Partnerships: Building and maintaining relationships with other organizations, community leaders, and stakeholders is a key part of her role, forming collaborations that enhance the foundation’s impact.
Governance and Compliance: Jodi oversees governance and compliance, managing board relations, ensuring legal adherence, and maintaining transparency in all operations.
Marketing and Outreach: Promoting the foundation’s mission and programs through various channels, including public relations, marketing materials, and community engagement, is a vital part of Jodi’s work. Financial Management: Jodi oversees the foundation’s budget and financial health, managing expenses, monitoring performance, and ensuring sound accounting practices.
Staff and Volunteer Management: Recruiting, training, and managing staff and volunteers is essential, creating a positive work environment and aligning team efforts with the foundation’s goals.
Operational Oversight: She handles the day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth functioning of the foundation.
Jodi also designs the prints for the RISE UP Collection and manages shipping, ensuring that every item reflects the foundation’s mission and reaches supporters efficiently.
Under Jodi's leadership, and motivated by her sister’s memory, The Jordan Leigh Foundation continues to grow and make a significant difference through free therapy funding, educational workshops, and community outreach programs. Jodi's unwavering dedication and multifaceted role are central to the foundation’s success and its mission to support and uplift those affected by mental health issues and addiction.
DIRECTOR/MARKETING & EVENTS
Trisha Richardson
Trisha is the Marketing and Partnerships Manager for the award-winning Shaw Centre in downtown Ottawa, where she has worked for over four years. In her role, she thrives on storytelling, strategic partnerships, and helping businesses grow their presence in Ottawa's vibrant community. With a passion for promoting the Shaw Centre Trisha is a dynamic marketing professional skilled in project management, content creation, social media, blog writing, event planning and more!
Her journey into hospitality and marketing is deeply influenced by her upbringing on a second-generation dairy farm, where she developed a strong work ethic, dedication, and perseverance. These values have driven her professional success, fueling her passion for building meaningful connections and creating growth opportunities for businesses in Ottawa.
Beyond her professional life, Trisha has always been passionate about giving back. At 16, she traveled to Africa with the Me to We Foundation, an experience that sparked a lifelong dedication to helping others. She also volunteered as a Big Sister, forming a lasting bond that continues today. Mental health advocacy is especially close to her heart, shaped by personal experiences and those of loved ones.
In joining the Jordan Leigh Foundation, Trisha is eager to contribute her marketing expertise to support the foundation’s mission, bringing fresh ideas to their events and outreach efforts. When she's not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, their fur babies, and visiting her family’s farm.
DIRECTOR/ OPERATIONS
Daisy Renaud
Daisy is a trusted professional with 25 years of experience in the Federal Public Service, specializing in Chief of Staff and Human Resources. Throughout her career, she has focused on empowering individuals, fostering organizational success, and creating environments where people feel heard, valued, and supported. As a trusted advisor in staffing, recruitment, and leadership development, Daisy is known for her ability to connect with people and build collaborative, high-performing teams.
Passionate about health and wellness, Daisy is a lifelong animal lover and fitness enthusiast who believes in a holistic approach to well-being. In addition to her professional work, Daisy has embraced a lifestyle of balance and self-care, prioritizing physical, mental, and emotional health. Her personal journey has deepened her empathy, strengthened her resilience, and enhanced her commitment to supporting others in their own paths to wellness and growth.
Daisy is particularly dedicated to reducing the stigma around mental health and promoting open conversations about well-being, believing in the transformative power of self-care, personal development, and community support.