The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) has a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
Melanie Shaye, a long-time member of the board’s senior management team, has been hired as CAO.
Officials say Shaye has been acting CAO since last November, also took on that role in 2019, and has been Director of Corporate Services since 2017.
She takes over from Catherine Matheson, who resigned at the end of October.
The board Shaye she brings a strong understanding of the challenges unique to Nipissing, including housing and homelessness, income security and social assistance reform and more.
“I am excited to work with the DNSSAB’s amazing staff and the senior leadership team to support the Board and their vision for sustainable communities in the district,” says Shaye.
Board Chair Mark King says they’re pleased to welcome Shaye to her new role.
“With her proven leadership, experience, and knowledge, especially of our district, this board is confident that she will meet the needs of the citizens while bringing an invaluable focus to the organization as it continues to move forward,” he says.
Shaye also held a management position with the County of Wellington where she worked for close to 14 years.
