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

  • Fjola Helgadottir, PhD, RPsych

    (CACBT Certified)

    President
    Term: 2024-2027

  • Marlene Taube-Schiff, PhD, RPsych

    (CACBT Certified)

    President-Elect
    Term: 2025-2028

  • Open Position

    (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

  • David Dozois, PhD, CPsych.

    (CACBT Certified)

    Representative to the WCCBT
    Term: 2023-2026

Specialized Consultants

  • Diana Dunnell

    Officer: Executive Director

  • Jenaé Goffi

    Executive Admin