Vivek is a technology management consultant with expertise in program management. He has over 16+ years of experience in consulting with many clients in the financial services industry across Canada and the US. He holds a degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Software Engineering from the University of Western Ontario in London. As a firm believer in service to one’s community, Vivek is honoured to bring his experience in organizational governance to CTN’s board. An avid musician, Vivek is also the President of a not-for-profit organization dedicated to arts and cultural preservation. Vivek is a proud lifelong resident of Markham with his wife and young son. Vivek is Chair of CTN’s Board of Directors and member of the Audit and Finance Committee.

Joanna has 15 years’ experience in the health care sector, and is currently the Manager, OHT Implementation at Ontario Health. Joanna’s expertise spans quality improvement, integrated care, change management and implementation science. In addition to a degree in psychology and certifications in Health Care Leadership and Human Resources, Joanna is a certified Change Management Professional (Prosci) and holds a MSc. in Quality Improvement & Patient Safety from the University of Toronto where she has served as an adjunct faculty member and tutor for the past five years. Joanna is passionate about contributing to CTN’s mission to support kids, youth and families to access supports they need in their community. Joanna currently resides in Simcoe County with her husband and two children. Joanna is a member of CTN's Board of Directors and Quality Committee.

With a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Olga has held several roles in clinical trials management, drug development, biotech and pharmaceutics. She has developed and delivered educational modules for medical and adult cannabis space in both academic and business settings. Olga has designed and taught a course in one of the first cannabis-centric college programs at AAPS and is leading the Science of Cannabis program at Ryerson University. Looking to share her knowledge and experience, Olga mentors participants of the start-up accelerator, Leaf Forward. Olga provides scientific advisory to companies in the cannabinoid space. Prior to pivoting into cannabinoid field, Olga specialized in mental health research authoring several original research articles and a chapter in an instructional book on Neurobiology of Mood Disorders. Olga is a member of CTN’s Board of Directors and Audit and Finance Committee.

Shanil is a partner and the national life sciences and healthcare consulting leader at Deloitte. He’s a Clinical Epidemiologist by background. He holds a joint appointment as an Assistant Professor, Department of Health Research Methodology, Evidence and Impact (HEI) at McMaster University and was formerly a Researcher in the Meta-Research Innovation Centre at Stanford University. Shanil has strong expertise in strategy, innovation, data and analytics and patient-centred evidence-based decision making and has led multiple large-scale transformations both nationally and internationally. Currently, he is a board member at Wellesley Central Residence Inc. and resides in York Region. Shanil is a member of CTN’s Board of Directors and Quality Committee.

Katie brings her experience as a family law lawyer to CTN’s Board of Directors. She is dedicated to the work of supporting kids, youth and families through challenging times and is proud to give back to her community. Katie lives in Simcoe County with her husband and daughter. Katie has served as a member of CTN’s Board of Directors since January 2019, firstly serving on the Audit and Finance Committee and now as a member of the Governance Committee and Chair of the Quality Committee.

Adam has extensive experience being on various boards and has strong political advocacy skills and experience in meeting with local politicians, Members of Provincial Parliament and provincial ministers. Adam also has lived experience as a parent of a child with complex medical needs. Adam is passionate about kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs and feels aligned with the goals and values of CTN. Adam is a member of CTN’s Board of Directors and Chair of the Governance Committee.

Leslie is a retired educator with 33 years of experience with the York Region District School Board. Leslie started as a high school English teacher and moved onto school administrator, school superintendent and then Associate Director of Education from 2013-2018. Having an intimate knowledge of schools and schooling, Leslie has a strong understanding of the importance of the work of CTN in assisting students to meet their needs. Leslie is an active member of the Georgina Library Board and Health Georgina. Leslie is a member of CTN’s Board of Directors and Governance Committee.

Brendan is the Chief Information Officer at Halton Healthcare. He is also a member of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and the outgoing chair of the global Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Cybersecurity, Privacy and Security committee. He has a career spanning more than 20-years in the healthcare field, with experience in cyber security and building and implementing IT initiatives. Currently, he oversees the planning and execution of an innovative multi-year strategic clinical transformation initiative. Brendan lives in Aurora. Brendan is a member of CTN’s Board of Directors and Quality Committee.

Jemima is a Chartered Professional Accountant working in a leadership role in the municipal sector. She has 20 years of experience in financial planning and budgeting, financial and value for money auditing, and operations management in both the public and private sectors. Jemima is a parent of two young children and is interested in initiatives that strengthen relationships and support communities.

Valerie is a Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist with a clinical background working with children and families with neurodevelopmental disabilities. She earned her Master’s of Social Work with a specialization in Human Services Management & Leadership at the University of Toronto Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. Valerie brings an evidence-based research lens to her clinical work and is committed to making equitable advancements to human service organizations in Canada.

Amelia is the Executive Director of We Care Canada Foundation. She brings her expertise in corporate business strategy and business development and strong non-profit experience in fundraising. She also holds an executive MBA and has served as a CTN parent mentor since 2015. Amelia resides in Simcoe County with her husband and two teenage sons. She has lived experience with CTN services. Her youngest son has a rare mitochondrial disorder with many complex needs. Amelia is a member of CTN’s Board of Directors and Governance Committee.

A resident of York Region, Antonella Risi is a Principal for Canada’s Public Sector Accounting Board, developing accounting standards for the public sector. She is a finance leader with experience in auditing and providing advice and consulting services to public sector organizations. Antonella has served clients in provincial and municipal governments, hospitals, not-for-profit organizations, charities and school boards. Antonella is skilled in leading finance functions, including financial planning and budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, system conversion, process improvement, and change management. Antonella is a member of CTN’s Board of Directors and the Audit and Finance Committee.

Amina identifies as a Muslim woman of colour living with a physical disability. She is an aspiring social worker who has volunteered with CTN since 2015. Amina has been involved facilitating youth planning sessions and participated in the launch of the F-Words of Child Development in 2018. Amina is a Community Member on CTN's Quality Committee.

David is a Principal with Mercer Investments providing investment management and consulting services to clients in the infrastructure sector. He is a Chartered Accountant with experience in investments, business planning, and financial analysis and reporting. David and his family moved to Simcoe County in 2022. He is interested in applying his skills and giving back to the local community as a Community Member with CTN.

Dr. Thomson is a senior health care leader with considerable experience in clinical leadership, research, education, and policy. She is a Certified Health Executive (CHE) and Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS). Nicole is an occupational therapist and received her PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. She has Board experience as a Trustee and past Chair of the Board at Bloorview School Authority. Nicole is a co-investigator on several funded research projects with a focus on children and youth with disabilities and is an Assistant Professor (status) in the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation. Nicole is a Community Member on CTN's Quality Committee.

Talya is the Senior Manager of Patient Services and Experience at University Health Network (UHN). Previous to this role, Talya has experience in a variety of project management roles in healthcare. Talya is a graduate of the University of Toronto’s Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation, Master’s of Health Administration (MHSc) program. She serves as past Chair of the Canadian College of Health Leaders and is a Director and Chair of the Quality Committee for Transcare Community Support Services. As well, she is the Director on the Aphasia Institute Board and is the chair of the Aphasia Institute’s Quality, Research and Ethics Committee. Talya is also a Speech-Language Pathologist by training focusing her clinical work on pediatric populations in the rehabilitation and community settings. Talya is a Community Member on CTN's Audit and Finance Committee.