Retired speech-language pathologist becomes board volunteer

A graduate of Dalhousie’s School of Human Communication Disorders (now called the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders), Mark Landy completed the practical portion of his degree under the supervision of clinical staff of what was then called Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Clinic. Through several supportive and positive clinical placements, he was impressed by the professionalism of the supervising staff and the way Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) provided comprehensive services across the province.

Working as a speech-language pathologist for 20 years, in a career that spanned three provinces and a short stay in Scotland, Mark had many opportunities to compare how services are delivered through various health services. Over time, he followed the progress of HSNS and remained impressed by the organization's continuous strive to meet its commitment, to provide high-quality clinical services across the spectrum.

After a 35-year career in healthcare, Mark retired from his position of Director, Medicine, and Oncology at Grey Bruce Health Services, relocating to Riverport, N.S. Having previously served on the Board of the Owen Sound and County of Grey Children’s Aid Society, he decided to return to a volunteer Board where his experience could be of benefit, joining the HSNS Board in 2021.

In addition to his work as a speech-language pathologist, Mark has also worked in the clinical administration of hospital and community-based health services. He contributed to developing and launching the Ontario Preschool Speech and Language program and was seconded to its initial start-up in the Halton Region. He has assumed a number of leadership roles in Rehabilitation and Acute Care services, providing leadership at a regional level with the Ontario Stroke System, Cancer Care Ontario and the Ontario Emergency Room Wait Time Initiative.

Rounding out his volunteer work, Mark has joined the Canadian Red Cross and volunteers his time to disaster and emergency management with the local Lunenburg and Queen’s County team – through which he was deployed to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona and during the Shelburne Area fires. HSNS is honoured to have Mark’s leadership and experience on our Board of Directors.