Management Team
David MacIntyre, Executive Director
David MacIntyre has worked in the fields of Mental Health, Corrections and Addictions Treatment. He has worked as a therapist doing both individual and group counseling and has focused on policy and program development. He assisted in developing a new approach to working with youth and assisted in the creation of the Toronto Drug Treatment Court and program.
More recently, David worked for the Department of Justice in designing and operating the Drug Treatment Court for Vancouver. As Program Director, David was responsible for the design and operation of the pilot program as well as the functioning of a fully staffed treatment centre.
Liz Hatton, Director – Finance and Human Resources
Liz Hatton is a Certified General Account with over 15 years experience assisting non-profit organizations with financial and human resources management. Ms. Hatton joined the organization in 2002.
Sue Baker, Director – Supported Housing
Sue joined MPA in 1990, after completing her Bachelors Degrees with a major in Physical Education and English. In the ensuing years Sue has enjoyed various progressive positions with the organization, starting as an Activities Coordinator at the Community Resource Centre, to her current position of operational leadership in the Supported Housing programs.
Rudy Young, Director – Advocacy and Social Justice
Rudy Young is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with 20 years of experience. He has worked in emergency and community mental health settings, has been a research associate at UBC and has managed long term care facilities. He joined MPA Society in 2007.
Nick Blackman, Director – Licensed Housing
Nick Blackman is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and is a graduate of both Simon Fraser University and Douglas College. Professionally Nick has worked in both emergency community mental health and long term care. He has been a Nurse Clinician for a 116 bed long term care home with special interests in palliative and dementia care. More recently Nick was the Coordinator of the Residential Services Program for a non-profit organization encompassing both Licensed and Supported Housing in the downtown eastside. Both programs supported the recovery of residents with chronic mental health concerns. Nick joined MPA Society in 2008.
Kim Capri, Director – Corporate Development
Kim Capri holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology. Although her original plan was to pursue a career in law or policing, Kim became exposed to a variety of influences, through her volunteer work with The Elizabeth Fry Society, The John Howard Society and Police Victim Services. These experiences impassioned Kim to pursue work in a variety of social justice and community service fields. She has held employment as a Parole Officer, a case worker and manager of various community residential facilities, a coordinator of volunteer programs and a manager and Executive Director of non-profit organizations.
Prior to joining MPA, Kim served as an elected member on Vancouver City Council. Kim’s numerous volunteer experiences include direct service and Board positions with a variety of organizations, events and initiatives.
Kim is especially excited to work with the dedicated and talented staff team and Board of Directors at MPA and the many committed and supportive partners in our communities throughout BC.