2025-2026
Board of Directors
Dear CACBT-ACTCC Members, Student Members, and Interested Guests,
We are pleased to introduce to you our 2025-2026 Board of Directors: Fjola Helgadottir (President), Marlene Taube-Schiff (President-Elect), Andrea Piotrowski (Secretary-Treasurer), Michael Best (Certification Chair), Leanne Kane (Membership Chair), Janani Sankar (Communications and Advocacy Chair), Robert Ferguson (Member-at-Large), Jean-Philippe Gagné (Member-at-Large, Francophone Relations), and Cailyn Fridgen (Student Affiliate Representative). Please note that the Past President role is currently unfilled and will be addressed in due course.
The CACBT-ACTCC is made up of professionals from diverse mental health backgrounds across Canada who are dedicated to supporting and advancing the association’s mission. The CACBT-ACTCC Board comprises volunteers who collaborate closely to guide the growth of CACBT-ACTCC in the areas of training, knowledge advancement, CBT accreditation, and the promotion of CBT education to the Canadian public. The Board meets formally every month and it is an honour to work with such a distinct and talented group of individuals, and to serve our fabulous members. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at info@cacbt.ca
You will find biographical descriptions of all Board members below.
Best wishes,
Fjola Helgadottir (President)
Board of Directors
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Fjola Helgadottir, PhD, RPsych
(CACBT Certified)
President
Term: 2024-2027 -
Marlene Taube-Schiff, PhD, RPsych
(CACBT Certified)
President-Elect
Term: 2025-2028 -
(CACBT Certified)
Past-President
Term: 2025-2026 -
Leanne Kane, PhD, CPsych
Membership Chair
Term: 2025-2028 -
Janani Sankar, PhD, RPsych
Communications and Advocacy Chair
Term: 2024-2027 -
Michael Best, PhD, CPsych
(CACBT Certified)
Certification Chair
Term: 2025-2028 -
Andrea Piotrowski, PhD, CPsych
Secretary-Treasurer
Term: 2023-2026 -
Robert Ferguson, PhD, CPsych
(CACBT Certified)
Member-at-Large
Term: 2023-2026 -
Jean-Philippe Gagné, PhD, CPsych
(CACBT Certified)
Member-at-Large: Francophone Relations
Term: 2023-2026 -
Cailyn Fridgen
Student Affiliate
Term: 2025-2027
Officers
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David Dozois, PhD, CPsych.
(CACBT Certified)
Representative to the WCCBT
Term: 2023-2026
Specialized Consultants
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Diana Dunnell
Officer: Executive Director
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Jenaé Goffi
Executive Admin