Blair Bigham is a paramedic, physician and scientist in Ontario. Blair completed his Masters of Science at the University of Toronto while working as a paramedic on land ambulances and helicopters in southern Ontario.  He is now a resident physician at McMaster University.  His research focuses on patient safety and knowledge translation in emergency medical services.  When not studying, conducting research or responding to 911 calls, Blair enjoys canoeing and hiking.  An avid traveler, he is always looking for his next international adventure.

Leslie Quinton is Vice President, Communications at global gaming software pioneer, Ubisoft, and is currently the President of the Canadian Chapter of the International Women's Forum. Leslie has extensive expertise in culture and leadership, and has held senior roles in global strategic communications, stakeholder relations, corporate social responsibility, internal communications, and issues, crisis and brand management. Currently an instructor at Universite de Sherbrooke, Leslie also taught communications and PR at McGill University for eight years. She is former Vice-President Corporate Communications at BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products) and Air Canada, She also held Senior Vice-President roles with SNC-Lavalin and Massy-Forget Public Relations where she advised several Fortune 500 clients.

Leslie is involved in several non-profit organizations as a board member and as a volunteer and is past president of IABC (International Association of Business Communicators) Montreal. She is a frequent guest speaker and lecturer at business conferences and universities, as well as a guest newspaper, web and radio contributor. Leslie has won multiple awards for communications and philanthropic leadership and is a graduate of humanities from Concordia University.

Doug Craig is the founding Executive Director of the Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network, a not-for-profit aimed at enhancing the delivery of primary care. Doug held progressively senior roles in two early-stage health biotechnology companies prior to the PCN. He is a graduate of the University of Alberta and NAIT and holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors

Dr. Catherine Aczel Boivie is a widely respected executive with over 20 years of experience in the leadership of advancing the value of information technology as a business and education enabler.  Catherine is the Executive in Residence at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University. Prior executive roles include: Senior Vice President of Information Technology and Facility Management for Vancity Credit Union; Senior Vice President of Information Technology at Pacific Blue Cross and Canadian Automobile Association of B.C. She holds a BMath degree from University of Waterloo, MEd and PhD from University of Toronto. Catherine is also an experienced board member having served on several boards, including those of Insurance Corporation of B.C. (ICBC), Certified General Accountants Association of Canada, the Burnaby Board of Trade and the Artsclub theatre. 
 
Dr. Boivie has been publicly recognized for her contributions, including the University of Waterloo Mathematics Alumni Achievement Medal and was named one of Canada's top 100 most powerful women by the Women's Executive Network in the "Trailblazers and Trendsetters" category and has received the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee medal for being a "catalyst for technology transformation".

Lisa is a business transformation specialist with 25+ years of extensive strategic planning, workplace strategy, project planning and implementation expertise both nationally and internationally. Lisa has both led a national consulting practice and held a number of executive roles including Chief Business Transformation Officer with the Canadian Medical Association. Today, she is co-founder of Agile Work Evolutions Inc. (AWE), a services-enabled software (SeS) firm specializing in the design, build and implementation of workplace strategies.
 
Among her credentials, Lisa holds an international Ph.D. in Management & Business Administration and a Masters degree in Project Management from the University of Québec. She is also a certified Project Management Professional, LEED accredited professional and Prosci^® change management practitioner - and recipient of the 2012 Governor General Gold Medal, awarded for academic excellence, from His Excellency The Right Honourable David Johnston. As a strong communicator, strategic thinker and innovator, Lisa is accomplished at unlocking the hidden value in traditional and emergent organizations.

Jonathan holds a Bachelor’s degree and a diploma from Concordia University and McGill University in Environmental Studies and Political Science as well as Public Relations Management respectively. Jonathan also holds a Masters of Law from the University of Toronto.

Jonathan’s experience lays in project management, operations and business development focusing on growth sectors in  the tech space in North America.

Jonathan has worked in a variety of jurisdictions sitting with focus developing impact investments and sustainable business operations in Canada and emerging markets for the tech sector. With a information technology infrastructure background, Jonathan currently works with Telus and Telus Health on developing networking, data an security systems for hospitals in Ontario and the broader health care sector. 

In my spare time I enjoy cycling and skiing. I have sat on multiple boards including the Canadian Solar Industries Association's  Emerging Leaders for Solar Energy, focused on helping communities who want to build solar infrastructure in a variety of under developed environments including off-grid work in Nepal and indigenous communities in Canada.

Jonathan is based in Toronto.

Danny Lew is Legal Counsel at Electronic Arts, with expertise in employment law, human rights, privacy, general commercial law and compliance. He is a member of the Barreau du Québec, with a B.Sc. in Microbiology and Immunology from McGill University, and a LL.L (Civil Law) and a LL.B (Common Law) from the University of Ottawa.

Danny is also the Chair of the board of Montréal Danse, a not-for-profit contemporary dance company based in Montreal.

Alex MacBeath, MBA (Dalhousie University) is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and was awarded his FCA in 2003. He is also a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors and holds his ICD.D designation through the Rotman School of Management. Alex has completed Executive Education Programs at Harvard Business School, Oxford University and Kellogg School of Business.

With Grant Thornton LLP for 35 years, 26 of those were as partner both in the Atlantic Provinces and Ontario. He was CEO and Executive Partner of Grant Thornton LLP from 2001 – 2008. From 2008 until his retirement in 2012, he was ‘Global Leader, Markets’ and ‘Regional Leader, Asia Pacific’ at Grant Thornton International based in London, UK.

Alex has extensive experience in business strategy, risk management, national and international markets and managing change in large and complex organizations; he is currently a Board member of a number of organizations including Health PEI.

Edward is Vice-President and Principal of Brighton Pharmacy Group in Woodstock, Ontario. He is an accomplished pharmacist and entrepreneur with a breadth of experience in retail pharmacy, benefits administration, and the pharmaceutical sector.

A pioneering thinker and strategist, Edward has been at the forefront of business and governance innovation, in both Canada and the United States. He holds an MBA from Duke University; a Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy from the University Of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Arts, Economics from McGill University.

Isabelle Oliva, M. Sc. and CHRP, possesses more than twenty years of experience in organisational development, training, change management and business transformation.

She is the Vice-President of Human Resources for Reitmans (Canada) Limited since 2007, also leading Corporate Communications. In her current role at one of the largest fashion retailers in Canada she is responsible for designing and deploying strategies and solutions to attract, develop and engage talents as well as guide business transformation initiatives.

Before joining Reitmans Canada Isabelle was VP of Human Resources for BCE Emergis, in the Telecommunications industry. Prior to this she has held various leadership roles in different industries always focusing on improving business performance and productivity via people management and organisational development.

Isabelle holds a Master degree in Business-Human Productivity Management from Sherbrooke University as well as other degrees namely in Marketing and Communications.

Formerly the President of Calgary's United Way, Ruth remains actively engaged in the Calgary community. She is a graduate of the ICD Corporate Director's Education Program and a member of the Executive of the Calgary Chapter of ICD. She is a Director of the National Institute of Canadian Citizenship; the MedicAlert Foundation Canada; the Calgary Opera Board; and the RCMP Foundation Board. She is the Vice-President of the Alberta Champion Society; a member of the Advisory Board for the Canadian Centre for Advanced Leadership at the Haskayne School of Business; and she serves on the Calgary Greenway Patrons Council. She is the Past President of the Calgary Chapter of the International Women's Forum.

Ruth has received numerous awards including an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Calgary, the Strategic Leadership Forum's President of the Year, and Consumers' Choice Business Woman of the Year. A recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal for volunteer service and the Alberta Centennial Medal, Ruth is committed to service to the community. She holds a Master of Arts degree from Teacher's College at Columbia University.

Sara Jane Snook is a professional engineer with over 25 years experience in energy development, corporate finance and environmental regulation. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Engineering from Dalhousie University as well as a Management Development Certificate from the University of Calgary.

Ms. Snook is a former Deputy Minister at the Nova Scotia Department of Environment, a former Board Member of the National Energy Board and of the Canada Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, a corporate banker with a major Canadian bank, a significant contributor at a large multinational oil company, and a long time member of the public service with the Nova Scotia provincial government. She is an avid proponent for science, technology, engineering and math careers for young Canadians. She is a Board Member of the Standards Council of Canada and the Medic Alert Foundation of Canada. Ms. Snook is a member of Engineers Nova Scotia, the Alberta Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists and the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Ahmad is the Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Rheumatology Association in Tecumseh, Ontario. He is a highly skilled executive and business leader with a wealth of experience in mission-based organizations, fundraising, and public health.

An innovative leader serving on various mission leadership and strategy teams, Ahmad led business development nationally and, most recently, as an executive lead for Canada's largest division at The Arthritis Society. He holds an MD in General Medicine from Kauno Medicinos Universitetas (Lithuanian University of Health Sciences), and a Bachelor of Science, Biology from American University of Beirut.

Leslie McGill is the President & CEO of MedicAlert Foundation Canada, one of Canada’s longstanding health charities, and the country’s most trusted emergency health information service organizations.

A MedicAlert subscriber for nearly 40 years, Ms. McGill became President & CEO in May 2020 with a focus to protect more Canadians, increase MedicAlert’s charitable impact, and build on a solid foundation of partnerships with Canada’s first responder community.

A passionate healthcare champion, Ms. McGill has spent more than 30 years in the health sector primarily focused on advocacy, fundraising and innovation – a mix of experience that will ensure MedicAlert continues to evolve to meet the needs of its subscribers while remaining true to its core mission.

Ms. McGill joined MedicAlert as SVP, Growth & Strategy in 2019 coming from one of Canada’s best-known digital technology agencies. She has also held senior executive positions within an Ontario crown corporation, one of the world’s best-known public relations firms, and two of Canada’s most recognized academic health sciences centres. Ms. McGill’s consulting clients have included several iconic Canadian and global brands including Loblaw, SickKids, the Canadian Cancer Society, the University of Toronto, Pfizer, and Eli Lilly.

A journalist by training, Ms. McGill holds a Master of Journalism from Western University (UWO) and is the recipient of several awards for her work in the field of advertising and marketing. She is also strongly connected to the community having sat on various boards and board committees for Meals on Wheels, the Make-a-Wish Foundation, the Thames Valley Children’s Centre and the Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace.

Cheryl Nicholson joined MedicAlert Foundation Canada in 2020 and is the Vice President, Growth, Strategy & Operations. She has been an executive leader for more than 15 years,
in a variety of fields including financial services, travel and technology. 
 
Ensuring that all community members have basic necessities and opportunities are purposes that are especially meaningful to Cheryl. She is always interested in finding ways to contribute to these causes. Most significantly, she was a member of the Daily Bread’s Planning Committee for 3 years and continues to be a Mentor at Scala’s “Take the Lead” program for emerging women leaders.  
 
A believer in lifetime education, Cheryl has achieved two BA’s from York University (English, Psychology) and several certificates (Corporate Communication, Marketing Management, Ecommerce).

Neetu joined MedicAlert in 2017 was appointed Associate Vice President, Corporate Insights in 2020. Her experience covers a breadth of core skills for a corporate insight’s leader including strategic financial analysis, risk assessment and management, auditing and assurance, project management and organization modernization.
 
The foundation for her career was laid at Deloitte where she led and implemented audit plans for clients in the private, public and not for profit sectors, via identifying business and financial statement risks and understanding financial process designs.
 
She then moved into consulting and advisory where she was able to leverage her experience and build upon it to design, develop and implement policies, programs and materials to modernize clients’ finance functions, focusing on key functional areas for a business such as full cycle finance processes, organizational strategy, stakeholder expectations and performance management.
 
She graduated from the Schulich School of Business with an Hon. BBA degree and further pursued a professional designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant and Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA). 
 
Neetu believes in the power of positive energy and compassionate leadership. As someone who lives with severe food allergies and has since the age of 7, Neetu advocates for awareness and understanding, so future generations live free from the stigmas associated.

Natalie joined MedicAlert in 2020 as a Fundraising Officer before being appointed to Director of Corporate Fundraising and Partnerships. With over a decade of fundraising experience in the charitable sector, Natalie strives to build deep and meaningful partnerships that help propel organizations forward. She has worked for charities at both the local and national level in events, annual giving, major giving and sponsorship.  

Natalie serves as Board Chair to Le Ballon Rouge, a French language organization providing childcare in Hamilton and Brantford, Ontario. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Development from York University.

Terence D’Souza joined MedicAlert in 2018 as the organization’s Finance Manager, and was promoted to Director of Finance in 2020.

Prior to joining MedicAlert, Terence worked as a Financial Advisor for one of Canada’s major food manufacturers and as Senior Accountant for a leading accounting and advisory firm in Canada. He has a strong background in auditing primarily in the non-profit, real estate and oil & gas sectors.
 
Terence holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto (St. George) and received his Chartered Accountant designation in 2014.

Clint Kimchand is MedicAlert’s Contact Centre Director. He joined the organization in 2017, and has over 20 years of call centre management experience.

Clint has previous experience as an Executive Account Manager, supporting some of Canada’s largest telecommunications, banking, and financial providers. He is a customer-first leading manager who is dedicated to ensuring MedicAlert’s subscriber receive excellent customer service and care. 

Clint completed a Computer Programming Technician Diploma from The University of Trinidad and Tobago - San Fernando Technical Institute.

Daniel Mizrahi joined MedicAlert in 2014 and is the organization’s interim Director of Systems. In this role, he is responsible for the software development and operations/maintenance for MedicAlert’s production systems.
 
An analytically minded problem-solver, Daniel brings more than 20 years of experience and a strong track record in providing technology solutions and database management expertise to the organization.
 
Daniel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering from Universidad Metropolitana, Caracas, Venezuela. Daniel completed a Post-graduate certificate in International Marketing at Humber College.

Stefanie Reinoso joined MedicAlert in 2009 and was appointed Director of Research, Education and Programs in July 2020.  In this role, she leads the research and education mandate of the organization to further MedicAlert’s mission to protect more Canadians in their time of need. 

Stefanie and has held several positions during her tenure including: working with the medical team collecting and vetting subscriber-provided health information, working with the quality assurance team to ensure health information collected and engraved on all MedicAlert IDs meet globally accepted medical standards, and managing MedicAlert’s partnership programs and initiatives.  

Stefanie holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from De La Salle University, Philippines.  She has worked on various research, and has co-authored 2 peer-reviewed publications. 

Stefanie also holds a Masters in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, with a focus on Health Promotion. She is a member of the Ontario Public Health Association and the Canadian Public Health Association.  

Michael Shreve joined MedicAlert in 2002 and was appointed Director of Program Integration in 2020. During his tenure, Michael has acted as MedicAlert’s Director of Health Systems, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Privacy Officer and has also managed the organization’s Supply Chain, Risk and Insurance departments.

Michael brings over 25 years of experience in operations management, extensive systems integrations, strategic planning, and vendor management. He's passionate about developing MedicAlert partnerships and creating digital health initiatives that improve services for MedicAlert subscribers.

He started his career in the public sector working for the Senate of Canada, where he led an IT modernization project saving the Senate $2.5M in operating costs annually. He has previous private sector experience, leading the application team for one of the earliest Internet service providers, UUNET. 

Michael holds a PMP designation and has a certificate in Strategic Management of Enterprise IT from the University of Toronto. 

He is a proud advocate for the LGBTQ2S+ Community and volunteers at the Toronto People with Aids Foundation, helping to raise funds ands awareness about the challenges and stigmas HIV positive people live with. He served on the Toronto People with Aids Foundation Board as Treasurer for six years. 

Jennifer Cuthbert first joined MedicAlert in 2004 and is the organization’s Manager of Operations. In this role, she manages the MedicAlert Call Centre, Mailroom and Data Entry Teams, and is responsible for running the day-to-day operations at MedicAlert.
 
A seasoned team-leader, Jennifer’s previous roles in the travel, financial, and medical sector have provided her with over 26 years of customer service expertise. Jennifer is passionate about providing the best service and care to MedicAlert subscribers.
 
Jennifer holds a diploma in Hospitality from Centennial College.

Peter Lawrence joined MedicAlert in 2006 and was appointed Manager of Education and Training in 2020. 

During his tenure, Peter has worked in multiple areas across the organization as a Fulfillment and Distribution Leader, and Call Centre Systems Trainer and Recruiter. Peter is a strong advocator for the community and led the MedicAlert volunteer program from 2008 – 2011. In this role, Peter engaged with MedicAlert subscribers and community members from not-for-profit Community Living Toronto to help the MedicAlert distribution team with large mailouts. 

Peter previously worked as a Team Leader and Sector Trainer for one of the world’s largest electronics manufacturers.

Peter graduated from Seneca College with an honors diploma in General Business, and returned to complete a recruitment and selection course.