Lenore Vosberg

Lenore Vosberg has been at the helm of Concordia’s Centre for Arts in Human Development (CAHD) for 30 years. She began her career as a social worker in Montreal, supporting adults with developmental disabilities in the foster care system. She identified a crucial gap in public services available to neurodivergent adults and adults with disabilities and their families. 

In 1993, she created a fund to enhance their quality of life through the transformative power of performance. She partnered with Concordia drama therapy professor Stephen Snow to produce “Oh, That Aladdin!” The following year, she co-founded the Concordia’s Centre for the Arts in Human Development (CAHD) with Snow and Miranda D’Amico, supported by a grant.

Under Vosberg’s leadership, the CAHD has produced and performed countless musical comedies, plays and concerts, providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating space for growth, learning and social cohesion for its clients and community.  

Now celebrating the 30th anniversary of this unique program in Canada, CAHD has supported over 350 neurodivergent adults, trained generations of graduate therapists, and contributed to research in the arts and disability. Through performances, concerts, and community events, it continues to showcase the creative abilities of its participants. 

Beyond her professional achievements, Vosberg is a devoted mother of two and a proud grandmother. Her vision, compassion and persistence have built a unique and transformative program that continues to change lives through the power of the arts. 

Recognized for her dedication and pioneering community service, Vosberg was awarded the Concordia University Alumni Association’s Honorary Life Membership in 2026 and the 2013 Heroes Among Us award from the Miriam Foundation.