AFP Ottawa Rising Star, 2025

Oliver Saner

Oliver Work

Oliver Saner is a Senior Philanthropy Officer with The Royal Ottawa Foundation, where he works to inspire the community to support The Royal’s mission of reclaiming lives from mental illness and addiction. Prior to his current role, he served as Fundraising Coordinator at the Youth Services Bureau Foundation. He began his career back at The Royal Ottawa Foundation, starting as a Prospect Research Officer and later becoming a Development Officer.

An active community volunteer, Oliver has contributed his time at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, served as Treasurer of the Elmdale Tennis Club, participated on the steering committees for Father’s Day on the Hill and the Canadian Mental Health Summit, and was the inaugural Event Chair for Nepean High School’s Relay for Life.

Nominated by The Royal Ottawa Foundation. The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health raises funds to support the best possible patient care and leading-edge research provided by the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, the Brockville Mental Health Centre, and the uOttawa Institute of Mental Health Research.