Margo Butler

Executive Director, John Howard Society of New Brunswick, Fundy Region Inc.

Margo Butler is a highly accomplished and dedicated leader in the community, currently serving as the Executive Director of the John Howard Society of New Brunswick, Fundy Region Inc. With a career spanning 35 years with the organization, Margo has acquired an unparalleled depth of experience, rising through the ranks from Employment Counsellor, Centre Director, Program Facilitator, and Senior Manager to her current executive leadership role. 

Margo holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Master of Education, a Bachelor of Social Work, and is a Registered Social Worker. Guided by these strong academic and professional foundations, she has spent decades advocating for marginalized populations, systemic reform, and community development. 

Key Achievements & Leadership 

• Residential & Mental Health Advocacy: Under her visionary leadership, Margo established five adult community residences that provide vital, structured support for adults living with mental health diagnoses. 

• Correctional Reform: She successfully re-branded the regional halfway house, earning it the reputation as the “Jewel of Corrections of the Atlantic Region” through innovative programming and dignified care. 

• Community Innovation: Margo has been instrumental in building local social infrastructure, developing critical community entities including Avenue B (formerly AIDS Saint John) and the Teen Resource Centre. 

• Institutional In-Reach: She actively conducts essential in-reach services at provincial jails and federal institutions, bridging the gap between incarceration and successful community reintegration. 

Community Impact & Service 

Deeply committed to systemic change, Margo lends her expertise to numerous community initiatives focused on eradicating homelessness and poverty. Driven by a profound sense of social responsibility, she has also provided free social work counselling for over 25 years, ensuring that high-quality mental health support remains accessible to those who need it most.