About Us
Welcome to One Umbrella Health and Wellness Society
One Umbrella Health and Wellness Society is committed to addressing the diverse cultural, spiritual, and mental health needs of our community members. We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive environment for individuals seeking holistic well-being. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to offering comprehensive services that prioritize the overall health and wellness of our community.
We would like to express our gratitude to the following founding members: Mrs. Lana Santana (Executive Director of Fort Saskatchewan Multicultural Association), Mrs. Lola Virgo (PhD. Candidate in Health & Nutrition), Dr. Edna Wakene (Counsellor) and Mr. Edward Andrews (Deceased, former President of Swerdna Services). Meric Moir (Communications Officer, Stantec). Dr. Mertella greatly appreciates Mr. George Rogers, former Member of the Alberta Conservative Party for many years of service to the Alberta community especially the Caribbean Community and Mr. Greg Christenson, the President and owner of Christenson Group of Companies for his continued invaluable advice and support in providing care for the seniors and retirees.
​We would like to acknowledge Ms. Jeanne Lehman, Founder and President of Black Canadian Women for giving us the opportunity to meet Sam Noubissie and utilize his services to develop an awesome website.
Thank you Sam, for the innovative changes and commitment to the success of the creation and completion of the website. In gratitude.
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DR. MERTELLA MONTAGUE, MSC
President, One Umbrella Health & Wellness Society
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BOARD MEMBERS
Dr. Mertella J. Montague
President
Colin Snowball
Vice-President & Administrator
Kokila Ram
Secretary
Barbara Thomas
Nutritionist
Donna Norman
Asset Manager/Researcher
Kokila Ram
Acting Treasurer
Adhimu Stewart
Board Member
Glen Echotone Nicholson
Event Planner/Musicologist
MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS
Donna Norman has been working as an Asset Manager/ Researcher for One Umbrella for many years. She has always been very astute in providing information for the team.
Glen Echotone Nicholson is a gifted event planner known to be one of the longest and most productive promoters in Western Canada. With decades of experience under his belt He is one of the best musicologist that you will find in Reggae, Soca and/or R&B.
Barbara has been training as a nutritionist for over a decade. She has received overseas certification as a dietitian, nutritionist and social care worker and has over a decade of experience with the National Healthcare Services in the UK.