Board of Directors

Leslie Quinton is currently Vice President, Communications at global video game and entertainment pioneer, Ubisoft. Leslie has extensive expertise in culture and leadership, and has held senior roles in global strategic communications, stakeholder relations, corporate social responsibility, internal communications, CSR and issues, crisis and brand management. Leslie taught communications and PR at McGill University for eight years and at the Université de Sherbrooke in their Master’s program.

She was formerly the Vice-President Corporate Communications at BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products) and at Air Canada, and was Senior Vice-President at SNC-Lavalin, a multinational engineering firm. She also spent seven years in global PR agencies where she advised several Fortune 500 clients such as IBM, Dyson, Home Depot, and Marriott, among others.

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 and the International Women’s Forum, Canada. She is a frequent guest speaker and lecturer at business conferences and universities, as well as a guest podcast, web and radio contributor. Leslie has won multiple awards for communications and philanthropic leadership, and studied humanities at Concordia University. 

Charlene McQuaid is a senior human resources leader with over 20 years of experience in human resources, leadership development, organizational development, talent management, employee/ labour relations, total rewards, performance management and health & safety.

In 2023 Charlene established a private HR consulting and leadership coaching practice. Prior to that, she was the VP, Human Resources at Nova Scotia Power where she established and implemented a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy and developed a plan to achieve multi-faceted DE&I measures. This included equity targets, compensation equity, and community engagement.

Charlene is an avid volunteer and has held positions on numerous Boards, including the Electricity Human Resources Canada, Maine State Chamber of Commerce and the Outdoor Sports Institute. She also holds a Six Sigma White Belt and is PROSCI certified.

Stacey Myers is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Prince Edward Island. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and Certificate of Accounting from the University of Prince Edward Island.

Working in the private sector for the duration of her accounting career, Stacey has held senior level management positions in both the healthcare and technology space. Prior to working in the private sector, Stacey worked for a federal government agency focused on creating economic growth. Stacey is an experienced CPA with an extensive background in accounting, strategic planning, financial reporting, financial analysis, contract management, and human resources.

Stacey is an active board member of other not-for-profit organizations, including being Vice President of the PEI Humane Society and Director of the PEI IT Alliance.

Louis Beaubien is a professor at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Management and serves as the Academic Director of the Creative Destruction Lab - Atlantic. With extensive experience as a startup founder, Louis combines academic experience with hands-on entrepreneurial expertise, having founded multiple companies. His leadership in health informatics, data integration, and strategic innovation has driven transformative solutions in healthcare technology.

Barry Burk is a senior leader in the digital health industry with a proven track record in corporate development, strategic partnerships, and digital innovation. Currently Barry provides strategic advisory services to organizations focused on connected care, digital transformation and patient empowerment. Previously, Barry was Executive Vice President at Canada Health Infoway, where he led the Virtual Care and Digital Health Interoperability Division and spearheaded several key initiatives, including the pan-Canadian interoperability strategy and the digital health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to that he held senior leadership roles at TELUS Health and IBM Canada, where he worked with clients to support the transformation of health care in Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the University of Manitoba, has served on industry boards and is involved with several charities.

Madeline Ferguson, MBA is currently a Senior Manager at TELUS for their SmartHome Security portfolio, focusing on strategic planning and pricing for its national subscriber base. Prior to joining TELUS, Madeline held a number of senior positions across industries at companies like Corus Entertainment and Intouch CX. Her career to date has been focused on driving strategic growth and improving financial outcomes. She has an extensive background in financial governance & analysis, international business development & sales, business planning, and product development.

Madeline holds an HBA and MBA from the Ivey Business School at Western University. In addition, she serves as Corporate Director and Treasurer for the CWB Stewardship Foundation where she helped raise money to preserve forest areas in Ontario.

Farah is a nurse - lawyer and Senior Vice-President, Chief Legal, Privacy and Compliance at SE Health, one of Canada’s largest Home Health Companies and founder and principal of Intersect Consulting where she uses her unique expertise to navigate issues where healthcare and the law connect.

Farah holds a BSc.N and MSc.N from the University of Western Ontario and an LL.B from the University of Windsor. She is a skilled Privacy Officer and one of a select group who has attained a Fellowship in Regulatory Excellence (FRE) from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

Farah is an avid volunteer and has held positions on the Havergal Board of Governors and as an Executive Board Member for the Inaugural Nurse Health Program in Ontario. She is the co-founder of Grayson’s Gratitude and currently serves as Governor for Excellence Canada, as Director on the Ontario Community Support Association Board and is also as Advisor to the Canadian Standards Association Group.

Danny Lew is Legal Counsel at global gaming giant Electronic Arts. Danny has specific expertise in employment law, human rights, privacy, general commercial law, and compliance. He is a member of the Barreau du Québec. He holds 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. 

Edward Odumodu 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.

Scott D. Ramey, BHSc, MScHQ, CCP, is a seasoned leader in emergency services, healthcare, and public administration. As Assistant Chief of Research & Accreditation at Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency, he oversees research, development, accreditation, and strategic planning. Scott's background includes clinical practice as a Critical Care Paramedic and various senior leadership roles.

Known for navigating complex systems through organizational transformation, Scott has successfully implemented innovative programs and integrated new technology into high-reliability organizations. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Systems Design Engineering, Human Factors & Ergonomics at the University of Waterloo. Scott holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Quality from Queen's University, a Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences in Paramedicine, and numerous certifications in healthcare, emergency services, and public administration.

A dedicated leader, Scott has served on various boards and received prestigious awards, including the King's Coronation Medal, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Meritorious Service Medal, and the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal.

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

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.

As Executive Vice President, Head of GreenShield Administration, Mark Rolnick is focused on bringing GreenShield’s Payer Provider model to life. He has responsibility for multiple lines of business including outsourced benefits administration, pharmacy benefits management, specialty pharmacy and third-party administration for small business. Prior to joining GreenShield, Mark led the build out and managed Shoppers Drug Mart’s B2B Health Division for 4 years, led Sun Life’s Group Benefits Product Team for several years and spent over 10 years in expanding roles in the pharmaceutical industry, at AstraZeneca. Mark is highly skilled at identifying emerging clinical and business challenges and turning them into opportunities to develop unique solutions that promote the health and well-being of Canadians. A pharmacist by training with Master’s degrees in Health Economics and Business Administration, Mark and his family live in Thornhill, Ontario. When not working, Mark enjoys playing ice hockey, golfing and reading about business news.

As the Chief Digital Officer of the BC Energy Regulator, Stefany has a proven track record of creating and delivering digital, data and technology strategies that drive organizational transformation, optimize digital products and platforms, and exceed key performance indicators.  Stefany has successfully led AI, data, and machine learning initiatives, including a notable pilot at Takeda Canada that changed sales operations processes, secured significant investments for digital transformation at the Canadian Institute for Health Information and led mobile wallet initiatives with TD bank.

She is a Chartered Marketer, has a BA from York University and MBA from Queen’s University.  She is also certified in AI for Business using Data Science Solutions (MIT), Digital Strategy (UBC), Digital Transformation (MIT) and Public Relations (Ryerson University). 

Stefany Singh is actively involved in several professional organizations, including the Institute of Corporate Directors, Canadian Marketing Association, Scala Women’s Network, Women’s Executive Network, Canadian Internet Marketing Association, and Women in Technology. Stefany is also a mentor and advisor for the Master of Digital Product Management program at Queen’s University.

Stephen Turner, MBA, MPA, A-EMCA is an experienced leader in public and emergency services with a strong background in healthcare and municipal governance. Currently, he is the Manager and Chief of Lambton County Emergency Medical Services, where he leads a team of 160 paramedics and spearheads initiatives to improve service delivery, including interdisciplinary programs addressing mental health and addiction. He previously served as Director of Environmental Health & Infectious Diseases at the Middlesex-London Health Unit, where he co-led the region’s COVID-19 vaccine response and managed a $13M budget. Stephen has a long history in emergency services, including roles as search and rescue with the Canadian Coast guard, a tactical paramedic with the Ontario Provincial Police and an advanced care paramedic. He also served two terms as a City Councillor in London, Ontario, where he oversaw a $1 billion municipal budget and chaired the Planning and Environment Committee. Stephen holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management, a Master of Public Administration from the University of Western Ontario, and has served on several key boards, including the Middlesex-London Paramedic Services Authority Board and London Police Services Board.

With her extensive business background, Victoria Withers brings years of board governance experience to MedicAlert Foundation Canada. A senior executive at IBM Canada for 30 years, Victoria held the position of General Manager, Western Canada, and upon retirement formed VLW Solutions. At VLW Solutions, she provides consulting services to assist organizations in the development and implementation of technology solutions.

Victoria is currently a Director of the Pacific Pilotage Authority and BlueShore Financial and has served on the boards of Vancouver Coastal Health, the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, Canadian Internet Registration Authority, QHR Technologies, Vancouver Board of Trade, and the Telus World of Science.