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Denise Marion-Quinlan is the current President of OPSEU Local 475 and a Medical Laboratory Technologist with over 25 years of experience working in a wide range of laboratory settings, from large hospitals to small community sites.

Prior to assuming the role of Local President, Denise worked at both Queensway Carleton Hospital and Winchester District Memorial Hospital, giving her firsthand insight into the diverse challenges faced by members across different workplaces. Throughout her career, she has held several roles within Local 475, each helping her develop the leadership, advocacy, and communication skills needed to effectively represent and support the membership.

As President, Denise is committed to strong representation, informed advocacy, and ensuring that the voices of Local 475 members are heard and respected.

 

Melissa Pleasance is a Medical Laboratory Technologist with 11 years of diverse experience across multiple areas of laboratory medicine. Throughout her career, she has worked in core laboratory settings at several of our outlying sites, as well as in Virology, Tissue Typing, and currently within The Ottawa Hospital LIS Department.

Melissa has been actively involved in the Local for the past six years, serving as both a Shop Steward and Vice-President. She brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and dedication to her role, advocating for members and supporting the work of the Local. Melissa has proudly represented the Local during bargaining, at BPS conferences, and at Convention, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to the membership and the future of the union.

 

 

 

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Marcia Beektink is a long-standing union member with 20 years experience in the Ottawa Hospital's Receiving and Accessioning Department. Throughout her career, she has built strong relationships with colleagues across multiple departments, earning the respect of members throughout the workplace.

 

Marcia has held several leadership roles within the Local, including Shop Steward and most recently, serving as the Local's first Equity Vice-President. In this role, she has worked to strengthen relationships with equity-deserving and underrepresented members, ensuring their voices are heard and their prespectives are reflected within the Local. Her insight, compassion, and unwavering commitment to supporting all members make her a valued asset to the Local.

 

 

 

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Laurie Williams brings over 35 years of experience in the medical laboratory field, with a career that reflects her versatility, dedication, and commitment to excellence. She began as a phlebotomist before advancing to the role of General Duty Laboratory Technologist and later becoming the Senior Technologist in the Pathology Department at Cornwall Community Hospital. Following the transition of pathology services, Laurie successfully shifted her focus and became the Senior Technologist in the Hematology Department, continuing to provide leadership and expertise.

Throughout her career, Laurie has shared her knowledge and supported her colleagues while remaining committed to the strength of the Local. She has served as a Shop Steward and has been the Vice-President for the East Area for the past six years. Her dedication to advocating for staff and her wealth of experience make her a valued and respected member of the union.

 

 

Lori Wood is a Medical Laboratory Technologist with more than 27 years of experience, having worked in both a core laboratory setting and the Regional Microbiology Reference Laboratory (RMRL). She has served as the Local Treasurer for over six years, where her strong attention to detail, financial stewardship, and commitment to the membership have made her a valuable asset to the Local. Lori is dedicated to supporting her colleagues and contributing to the continued strength of the union.

 

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