Our Team
Ursula Herzig, Care Coordinator
Email: uherzig@perleyhealth.ca
Phone: 613-526-7171 ext. 2011
Ursula Herzig grew up in Switzerland and immigrated to Canada in 1979. She has always been a caregiver to some degree and pursued this passion by earning a Behavioural Science Technician Diploma from St. Lawrence College . In 2016 she completed the PSW (Personal Support Worker) Diploma at Herzing College. After completing a placement as a PSW at Perley Health, Urusla accepted a position there, eventually rising to the role of Care Coordinator. A proud mother of three daughters — all graduates of Carleton University — Ursula loves to spend her spare time with them, as well as working on the family's country homestead.
KerryAnne Muir, Care Coordinator
Email: kmuir@perleyhealth.ca
Phone: 613-526-7170 ext. 2847
KerryAnne brings 10 years of experience working with seniors which includes seven years with Perley Health in various roles. After gaining valuable experience in the community as a Community Outreach Support Coordinator for the Aging in Place Program, she returned last year to support the Seniors Living team in a contract role as a Care Coordinator for the Assisted Living Services for High-Risk Seniors Program. KerryAnne also draws from her personal experience as a former caregiver, which continues to inform her compassionate, person-centered approach. She is excited to take on this new leadership role and continue working collaboratively to enhance the well-being of seniors and their caregivers. In her free time, KerryAnne enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors and exploring new places through travel.
Jessica Chong, Manager, Community Programs
Email: jchong@perleyhealth.ca
Phone: 613-526-7170 ext. 2844
Jessica (Jess) Chong, Manager of Community Programs at Perley Health, is a dedicated advocate for seniors, driven by her personal experience as a caregiver and her professional background in Therapeutic Recreation. She holds a B.A. in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Waterloo. With 8 years of experience in seniors services and housing services, and 15 years as a care partner for her grandmother, Jessica brings a unique blend of professional expertise and personal understanding to her role. As Manager of Community Programs, she oversees the Assisted Living Services Program, Day Program, and Respite House. Jessica's deep empathy for seniors and their families fuels her commitment to advocating for the community and developing impactful, sustainable programs that enhance the lives of seniors.
Katrin Spencer, Director, Senior Living Portfolio and Community Programs
Email: kspencer@perleyhealth.ca
Phone: 613-526-7171 ext. 2225
Katrin Spencer, Director, Strategy, Partnerships, and Growth, is responsible for cultivating strategic partnerships and driving sustainable growth by aligning with partners to achieve the strategic goals of Perley Health. She joined Perley Health in 2019 as the Manager of Seniors' Village Expansion. In 2021 her role expanded to Director, Senior Living Portfolio & Community Programs.
Previously, Katrin led the Long-Term Care Redevelopment and the roll out of a co-design strategy for the Seniors' Village at Arnprior Regional Health.
Katrin holds a Master in Health Administration from the University of Ottawa and a Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience, from the University of British Columbia.
When Katrin is not busy raising her two sons, she enjoys being a violist in an Ottawa-based orchestra.
- Read a feature on Katrin: https://www.perleyhealth.ca/jan-2024-honouring-her-roots
Stephanie Deschamps, Care Coordinator
Currently on Maternity Leave
Email: sdeschamps@perleyhealth.ca
Phone: 613-526-7171 ext. 2212
Stephanie Deschamps, or Steph as she prefers, grew up in Ottawa with a passion for Seniors. After earning Developmental Services Worker and Recreation & Leisure diplomas, she began her career at Perley Health. Steph then returned to school to earn a certificate in Therapeutic Recreation focusing on Seniors. In 2020, Steph joined Perley Health's Assisted Living and Senior's Housing team. In her free time, Steph enjoys camping, gardening, walking her dog, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.