After years of leadership within the union including as the Vice-President, Chair of the Member Engagement and Diversity Committee and Chair of the Governance and Human Resources Committee, Bev became our President in 2023. Bev is also a Public Health Nurse with Ottawa Public Health.
About
Established in 1953 by professional employees at the City of Ottawa, the Civic Institute of Professional Personnel (CIPP) has been the union for municipal professionals in the Ottawa region for more than 65 years. Today, we represent professionals who work for the City of Ottawa and Ottawa Community Housing.
Board of Directors
CIPP’s Board of Directors is elected from the membership at the Annual General Meeting.
Beverley Croft
President
Beverley Croft
President
Victoria Cowell
Vice President
Victoria Cowell
Vice President
Victoria works at Ottawa Public Health and joined the board in 2022. She was Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee and in 2024 was elected Vice-President.
Mike Bureau
Treasurer
Mike Bureau
Treasurer
Mike works as an Economic Development Officer in the Strategic Initiatives Department at the City of Ottawa. Mike was first elected to the CIPP Board of Directors in 2021 and in 2024 was elected Treasurer.
Stan Mathew
MEDC Chairperson
Stan Mathew
MEDC Chairperson
Stan is a Senior Project Manager in Infrastructure Planning at the City of Ottawa. He joined the Board of Directors in 2023 and in 2024 took on the role of Chairperson of the Member Engagement and Diversity Committee (MEDC).
Krishon Walker
Scholarship Committee Chairperson
Krishon Walker
Scholarship Committee Chairperson
Krishon works at the City of Ottawa as a Planner II in the Strategic Initiatives Department at the City of Ottawa. He was elected to the board in 2024 and is the Scholarship Committee Chairperson as well as a member of the Finance and Member Engagement and Diversity Committees.
Léo Cardinal
Director
Léo Cardinal
Director
Léo works at Ottawa Paramedic Services as a Superintendent of Communications Training and Quality Improvement. He was first elected to the Board of Directors in 2019 and returned in 2024. Léo is a member of the Governance and HR Committee.
Karim Mekki
Director
Karim Mekki
Director
Karim joined the Board of Directors in 2023 and is a member of the Scholarship and the Member Engagement and Diversity Committees. He works as a Supervisor in Community Engagement at Ottawa Public Health.
Matthew Moore
Director
Matthew Moore
Director
Matthew works as an Assistant Project Manager at Ottawa Community Housing. He was elected to the board in 2024 and is a member of the Governance and HR Committee.
Ben Ripley
Director
Ben Ripley
Director
Ben works as a Superintendent in Emergency & Protective Services at the Ottawa Paramedics Service. He joined the Board of Directors in 2023 and is a member of the Finance Committee.
Our members are the dedicated professionals who help make Ottawa a place where everyone can thrive. We’re passionate about our city and our public services – because we live here, too.
Staff
Our dedicated staff is here to help you!
Peter Bleyer
Executive Director
Peter Bleyer
Executive Director
Phone: (613) 241-3730 ext. 201
Peter was appointed as CIPP Executive Director in December 2020. He has extensive professional experience in leadership roles as well as labour relations, advocacy and management expertise. Peter supports our members in both official languages.
Julie Lallier-Michaud
Labour Relations Team Lead
Julie Lallier-Michaud
Labour Relations Team Lead
Phone: (613) 241-3730 ext. 202
Julie’s human resources and labour relations background brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and experience to CIPP’s services. She is a certified Human Resources Professional and a dedicated advocate for CIPP members.
James Campbell
Labour Relations Officer
James Campbell
Labour Relations Officer
Phone: 613-241-3730 ext. 203
James is a certified Human Resources Professional who comes to CIPP with over 10 years’ experience working in labour relations. His knowledge, research skills, and negotiating experience are a great asset to our members and negotiating teams.
Andrea Cashman
Labour Relations Officer
Andrea Cashman
Labour Relations Officer
Phone: 613-241-3730 ext. 204
Andrea joined CIPP in 2024 and has a wide range of experience supporting union members. She is also a Registered Nurse and has experience as an active union member.
Shirley D’Penha
Governance and Administration Officer
Shirley D’Penha
Governance and Administration Officer
Phone: 613-241-3730 ext. 200
Shirley keeps CIPP’s office running smoothly and she supports the work of the Executive Director and the Board of Directors. She is also the main contact for CIPP members who need assistance or information.
Hannah Kaya
Organizer
Hannah Kaya
Organizer
Phone: 613-241-3730 ext. 206
Hannah joined CIPP in 2024, bringing her extensive experience in membership engagement and labour organizing. With her energy and expertise, Hannah supports member involvement and advocacy.
Melissa Newitt
Communication and Member Engagement Manager
Melissa Newitt
Communication and Member Engagement Manager
Phone: 613-241-3730 ext. 205
Melissa joined CIPP in 2021 with over 10 years of experience working in political organizing and communications. Her passion and experience are a great asset to the CIPP Team.