Promenade

Niraj Chitre

General Manager

Niraj comes to Promenade with over 10 years of experience in the hotel & hospitality industry, with international brands like Hyatt Hotels & Fairmont Hotels & Resorts . Niraj’s experience and education have been on a global level, taking him to Switzerland, USA, India, and UK. Now that he’s in Canada (the best country in the world), he hopes to offer his innovative, solution-focused approach to leadership to the retirement industry. Please join us in welcoming Niraj to Ottawa! He’s already tried our Beavertails so now is officially one of us!

Janessa Menard

Interim 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.

Tasnim Mustafa

Sales & Marketing Manager

Tasnim came to the Promenade team with experience working in customer service and residential leasing. She is a graduate from Algonquin College with a certificate in Professional Sales and Client Relations. She loves meeting new people and building relationships, but what makes her happy the most is helping people find the perfect place to call “home.”

Magda Sylvestre

Hospitality Manager

Chef Magda worked in the corporate world before shifting her career to the hospitality industry. She started combining “French Creole Cuisine” with traditional Caribbean ingredients using Western flavours for friends and family before making the final decision to become a chef.

She owned, managed and operated two restaurants for 5 years, a catering business for 10 years and was the Food Service Manager in a retirement community for 4 years. She has a passion for food and always provides exceptional quality, pleasant and charming service and delightful and nutritious cuisine.

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.

Breanna Phillipps

Interim Recreation Manager

Breanna recently graduated from an Honours Bachelor in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa where she developed a passion for health promotion and community health. She has published public health research and gained over 5 years of experience in sport and recreation planning and programing as a camp counselor, recreation and community development assistant, community outreach coordinator, and coach. She is thrilled to provide services that will enhance the quality of life for seniors at Promenade. Her passion for health and physical activity continues outside of work where she is an elite rugby player who competes at the provincial level.

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!