Evelyn Weger

Vice-President (2018-2024)

Evelyn Weger, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW, has worked in social services since 1982.  Originally educated as a child and youth care worker at the University of Victoria, Evelyn completed her BSW at the University of Victoria in 2004 and her MSW at Carleton University in 2007. 

Throughout her career Evelyn has been employed in a diverse cross-section of positions from adolescent and adult addictions, youth mental health and child protection to paediatric and adult acute care.  Evelyn transitioned into a community rehabilitation program in 2018 where she works exclusively with individuals and families living with aphasia as a result of a neurodegenerative condition.  Additionally, Evelyn has a part-time private practice.

Evelyn is originally from BC however her life as a military spouse gave her the opportunity to live in 5 provinces and 2 countries.   Firmly settled in the Ottawa area since 2005 Evelyn has been actively involved with the OASW since 2007, first as a member of her local Branch Board and since 2018 as a board member on the OASW Provincial Board of Directors.  In April 2021 Evelyn assumed the role of the Ontario representative on the Canadian Association of Social Workers Board of Directors.