Steve Sullivan was appointed Chief Executive Officer of MADD Canada in June 2022. He was previously MADD Canada’s Director of Victim Services.
With 25 years of experience advocating on behalf of victims and survivors of crime, Steve is a recognized leader in influencing policy and direction in the area of Canadian victims’ rights and criminal justice reform.
In addition to working with victims and survivors of crime, Steve has worked regularly with law enforcement, prosecutors, corrections and parole officials, and elected officials.
Steve has appeared before House of Commons and Senate Committees on a wide range of topics, including sentencing reform, victims’ rights, and assisting victims of crime.
As Director of Victim Services from 2015 to 2022, Steve expanded MADD Canada’s support services and resources for victims of impaired driving and advanced victims’ rights. Under his leadership, MADD Canada increased support services and outreach; established new training for victim services volunteers; established monthly online support group meetings; and expanded Provincial Memorial Monument and Provincial Road Sign Memorial Sign programs.
In addition to his work with MADD Canada, Steve brings a wealth of experience from past positions, including roles as Executive Director of Ottawa Victim Services; Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime; and Executive Director of the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime. Steve was also a part-time Professor at Algonquin College for several years, where he developed and delivered education programs on victims and the law.
Steve has an Honours BA in Law with a Concentration in Criminology from Carleton University, as well as numerous courses and training in Political Science, Victim Services and Mass Casualties/Terrorism, Trauma, Harassment and Executive Management.
With the support of MADD Canada’s dedicated volunteers across the country, and our visionary National Board of Director, Steve will lead our organization forward, sustaining our strengths and achievements while embarking on innovative and exciting new ways for us to deliver on our important mission.
Steve is based in Ottawa. He is a devoted Ottawa Senators fan and likes to read and stay active in his free time.
Follow Steve on Twitter: @MADDCanadaCEO