Our Team

Melissa MacIsaac
Manager - Community and Corporate Partnerships
Manager - Community and Corporate Partnerships
Kelly joined Rural Ottawa South Support Services (ROSSS) in 2018 as Acting Executive Director and became Executive Director in 2019. Prior to joining ROSSS, Kelly worked at Carleton University for over a decade where her responsibilities included serving as the Director of Student Academic Support Services and Co-op and Career Services. In addition, Kelly also held management roles at Elmwood School, Big Brothers Big Sisters Ottawa and McGill University. Kelly has her M.A in Canadian Political History and completed her PhD coursework in International Law and Human Rights History. She is a passionate advocate for older adults and individuals living with disabilities. As Executive Director of ROSSS, Kelly’s work focuses on the needs of older adults and adults with disabilities in the rural communities of Ottawa South and with the ROSSS team, ensures they have essential services to live independently at home while remaining healthy, active, and connected