Promenade

Ashley Van Doorn

General Manager

Ashley has a wealth of experience in the retirement industry, working for over 12 years and focusing on program implementation and operational effectiveness. Ashley received her BScN from University of Windsor and continued her studies in gerontology, recreational therapy and focused on innovations in dementia care and the retirement home sector for her thesis.

Her strong leadership skills and passion for working with seniors can be seen in her enthusiasm at work every day and interactions with residents & their families. When not at work, Ashley plays soccer, enjoys running, travelling and spending time with her family.

Janessa Menard

Director of Care

Janessa joined Promenade with 10 years of experience as a nurse. She has worked in the retirement industry for over 14 years in various positions, from dietary, to PSW, to nurse, and Director of Care. Outside of retirement, Janessa has experience in acute care, sub-acute care and long-term care.

Janessa had always aspired to be a DOC throughout school, and realized that goal 2 years ago at a local retirement home.

Sarah Wanjon

Sales & Marketing Manager

Sarah came to the Promenade team with a wealth of experience working for a local property management company in various positions including residential leasing and most recently as an assistant property manager. Sarah attended Algonquin College School of Business and graduated in 2011 with a diploma in Business Marketing.

Sarah is thrilled to have joined the Promenade team and is looking forward to building friendships with the residents of Promenade and helping people find the perfect place to call “home”.  

Jennie Stephenson

Office Manager

Jennie was born and raised on the east coast and came to Ottawa looking to further her education in advertising. After completing the Advertising and Marketing Communications Management program at Algonquin College, she spent the following years working in advertising, media, and customer service. Coming from the Alavida Lifestyles main office, she was excited to join the Promenade team and loves getting to know each and every resident.

Emilie Cook

Recreation Manager

Emilie’s passion is creating and leading recreational, social and educational events and programs to enrich seniors’ daily experiences.

During and after completing undergraduate studies in Sociology and Psychology at Mount Allison University, Emilie led programs for children and seniors in community recreation and service settings.  This led her to complete Therapeutic Recreation studies at Georgian College, including an internship with Castle Peak Retirement Residence in Bracebridge, Ontario.

Emilie spends most of her personal time in the outdoors, hiking, swimming, scuba diving, cycling, and skiing.  Indoors, she avidly reads and plays Scrabble.  She is excited to be a contributing member of the Promenade community.

Dr. Emilie Daigneault

Doctor (In-House)

Emilie knew all her life that she wanted to become a doctor. She completed her Undergrad Degree, Psychology, at the University of Ottawa and stayed in Ottawa to obtain her medical degree. While training, she found that she loved caring for seniors and enjoyed their knowledge and wisdom. For that reason, Dr. Daigneault is pleased to have a practice at Promenade.

Dr. Eliane Giguere

Doctor (In-House)

Knowledgeable, professional, and attentive is how Dr. Giguere’s patients would describe her. Eliane graduated from the University of Montreal in 2006 and has offered wonderful, bilingual service to the Ottawa community ever since. She has recently established a practice at Promenade and we are grateful for all that she brings to the team!