Managing Director

Margo Dewer

Margo joined OIM on January 4, 2021.  She is a retired executive of a national not-for-profit trade association with extensive experience working with members, staff, government officials and departments, and other stakeholders in the furtherance of the organization's goals.  She also served as an officer in the capacity of Secretary-Treasurer to the Board of Directors and as director of operations, with emphasis on human resources and finance.  She came out of retirement in 2017 to serve as Office Administrator at Trinity Bible Church of Ottawa, a part-time position, until her departure in December 2020 to join OIM.  Her relationship with the church continues as a volunteer in the role of  Chair, Finance Committee.  

Senior Research & Promotions Coordinator

Jeliza Zdero

B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

After volunteering with OIM in 2007/2008, Jelica responded to God’s call to join the team in October 2008. She is honoured to be working alongside the caring staff and volunteers of OIM who joyfully give of themselves to work alongside our street community. Jelica brings with her a skill-set that includes university teaching, research, and writing as well as a variety of volunteer experiences in her church and community.

Administrator

Elizabeth Sutherland-Beaven 

After 15 years of administrative work at various government and private industries, Beth took 10 years off to concentrate on her family before returning to the work force as an Adult Crossing Guard at a local school, then back into administration at a local church before trying the retail industry.  Beth has felt it is now time to use her administrative gifting’s again that God has blessed her with and has joined OIM.  She obtained her Ministerial Diploma in 2014 at Ottawa School of the Bible.   Beth has been married for 28 years and has two grown sons.   

Youth Internship Coordinator

Kevin Schafer

B.A.Sc.

This is Kevin's fourth career after a diverse background in high-tech, the music industry and career/leadership coaching. He has been a long-time volunteer at OIM dating back to 2003 where he helped during drop-in lunches, and has spent the last 9+ years volunteering weekly with the Innercity Arts Program as the "music guy". He is thrilled to come on-staff as the facilitator of the Innercity Arts Program, working with these amazing young adults on a full-time basis - his dream job! Kevin is active in his local church, has been married over 27 years, and has three wonderful young-adult children.

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"He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds." - Psa 147:3

Donor Care Administrator

Sue O'Neal

After volunteering behind the scene with OIM since 2011, Sue came out of retirement to accept a part-time position as Office Assistant.  She currently splits her time between babysitting four of her eight grandchildren and helping out at OIM.  Sue’s 30 year experience in the workforce includes full-time ministry, banking and as an industry analyst in the Federal Government.  She’s honoured to be a part of this amazing team and ministry.

Promotions &

Events Coordinator

Warren Fishwick

Warren first heard about OIM while attending Trinity Bible Church in Osgoode and was able to get to know Ken MacLaren through another ministry called Souly Business. Warren retired from the Federal Government in January 2020 after having worked in the IT field for 35 years. He then decided to volunteer as the Events Coordinator for OIM and has since added the title of Promotions. Both he and his wife Karen help out on the Street Outreach Teams. Warren has 5 children including two sets of twins.