The Well-Being HUB
Wellness, Connection, and Aging in Place throughout the Eastern Shore and Musquodoboit Valley
Our Team
Lesley Magee
Executive Director
With over 25 years of experience in project management and community-based programming, Lesley is passionate about building thriving communities. Her career spans the not-for-profit and higher education sectors, where she has led diverse initiatives from concept to sustainable programs — from Cojolya Association's safe stove program in Guatemala's Lake Atitlan region to a professional Master's program in Finance at Saint Mary's University. She has spent the last few years leading the Well-Being HUB from its inception as a pilot project in 2021 through its growth into an independent not-for-profit in 2024.
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Lesley was first introduced to community-based work as a youth participant on a Canada-Uruguay exchange program, an experience that shaped her collaborative approach to collective well-being and sparked a lifelong love of travel and interest in Latin America's diverse cultures and regions.
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She remains deeply committed to the Well-Being HUB's mission of advancing community-based mental health and wellness to build supportive, resilient, and thriving communities.
Nicola Bailey
Program Coordinator
Nicola is a dedicated and passionate member of the community, deeply committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of those around her.
With a background in nutrition, Nicola brings extensive knowledge about healthy eating, lifestyle choices, and the role of food in promoting both physical and mental wellness. Nicola believes that our connection to food is not just about what we eat, but how it nourishes our bodies, minds, and communities.
Nicola's experience working with seniors has been invaluable in shaping her role as the organizer of our Volunteer Visiting Buddies program, where she supports meaningful connections and promotes well-being through social engagement.
Nicola is especially passionate about helping connect her community to nature and sustainable food choices and how those connect to well-being and a flourishing life.
Michelle Brown
Navigator for Seniors
Michelle has lived in the community for most of her life and has worked locally for over 30 years. Michelle has strong roots in the community, including volunteer involvement and family ties, giving her a genuine understanding of the challenges residents face in our rural community. With a background in community nursing, she has a deep understanding of what clients need and responds with empathy and practical support. She is known throughout the community for her unwavering commitment to her clients and her willingness to go above and beyond for her clients.
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Michelle serves as a trusted navigator to community resources, ensuring people feel supported, informed, and connected.​
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Julia Brown
Wellness Navigator
Julia grew up in Sheet Harbour and, after some time away, came back to the community to raise her young child. She has a degree in Child and Youth Care and a background in working with seniors with mental health challenges and supporting the unhoused.
Julia brings a wide perspective to rural community navigation and is most passionate about helping people find their ideas of wellness. Julia's Wellness Navigation supports community members 16 years and older and offers a mix of social prescribing, peer support, and formal mental health resources. Through her own lived experiences, education, and previous work experience, Julia brings a unique approach to navigation through all chapters of life.
Sarah Ryan
Outreach and Education Coordinator
Sarah coordinates peer support development and community mental health programming across Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore and Musquodoboit Valley.
With over 15 years of experience in technology and maker-centered education and a background in Child and Youth Care, she brings collaborative, hands-on approaches to community-driven program design.
Laura Conrod
Communications
Laura Conrod is the Communications Coordinator for the Wellbeing Hub. With family roots in the Eastern Shore, she brings a deep understanding of the vital role that accessible mental health supports play in rural community residents living happy and healthy lives.
Passionate about community wellness, Laura is dedicated to sharing stories, resources, and initiatives that support the mental, physical, and social well-being of residents.
Our Board
Our board members are passionate community leaders who care deeply about the well-being of the people we serve. They bring a wide range of skills and lived experience, united by a shared commitment to strengthening connection, supporting local needs, and helping our community thrive. Their guidance ensures our work stays grounded, responsive, and focused on making a meaningful difference.
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Read our latest Annual Report here.