2026 Advisory Council Members

Gaye Moffett is a registered nurse, entrepreneur, and Founder & CEO of GEM Health Care Services, one of Canada’s largest independent healthcare agencies. With over 32 years of experience, she has built a trusted organization delivering nursing, personal support, and home care services to families across the country. Gaye’s career has been defined by leadership, innovation, and a deep commitment to quality community care.

She brings an informed understanding of the essential work happening every day to help people remain safe, supported, and well at home. Her perspective strengthens the gala’s commitment to recognizing the people and teams delivering that care.

Stu Schwartz, widely known as “Stuntman Stu,” is a respected Ottawa broadcaster, spokesperson, event host, founder of the No More Bullies initiative, and community advocate. With more than three decades in media, including his role as public address announcer for the Ottawa Senators, Stu has become a trusted voice in the region. Today, Stu continues to represent and support local businesses and community initiatives across Ottawa. A two-time cancer survivor and heart attack survivor, he uses his platform to inspire resilience, kindness, and connection.

Stu brings personal insight into the impact nurses, care providers, and healthcare teams can have on a patient and their family’s lives. His commitment to advocacy, compassion, and recognizing those who care for others makes him a meaningful champion for this initiative.

Mark Savard is the Executive Director of the Community Nursing Registry of Ottawa (CNRO), a not-for-profit charitable organization providing in-home nursing, footcare, palliative care, and caregiver respite services across Ottawa since 1910.

Mark’s path to community care began with thirty-four years of combined military and public service, where he developed a deep commitment to discipline, leadership, and service to others. He went on to build a successful career in the retirement industry, including oversight of a $75 million acquisition integrating independent living, assisted care, and commercial property. Throughout this work, he discovered a powerful throughline: that caring for soldiers and caring for seniors both demand compassion, dedication, and a sense of responsibility toward others.

Now leading CNRO, Mark draws on this combined background in leadership, business strategy, and community service to support the RNs, RPNs, and PSWs who deliver compassionate home health care across the Ottawa community. He is proud to contribute to a sector built on the same values that have guided his entire career.

Mark brings a strong community-based perspective and an appreciation for the collaboration required to support people with complex health and social needs. His involvement helps ensure the gala reflects the broad range of individuals and organizations contributing to care across the region.