Leadership

A MedicAlert subscriber for nearly 40 years, Leslie 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 health care champion, Leslie has spent more than 30 years in the health sector primarily focused on advocacy, fundraising and innovation – a mix of experience that ensures MedicAlert continues to evolve to meet the needs of its subscribers while remaining true to its core mission. 
 
Leslie 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 globally-recognized academic health sciences centres. Leslie’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, Leslie 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. 

Stefanie joined MedicAlert in 2009 and was appointed Associate Vice President of Research and Programs in 2022.  In this role, she leads the research and programs mandate of the organization to further MedicAlert’s mission to protect more Canadians in their time of need. 

Stefanie has held several positions during her tenure, including working with the medical team to collect and vet 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 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.

Terence joined MedicAlert in 2018 as the organization’s Finance Manager, and was promoted to Senior Director of Finance in 2022.

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.

Katherine joined MedicAlert in November 2024 bringing over a decade of experience in program development across private, public, and NGO sectors both in Canada and abroad. Katherine is proud to begin the next chapter of her career with Medic Alert where she will use her professional experience to give back to her community and serve Canadians nationwide. 

Katherine’s experience has allowed her the privilege of designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs across a wide range of industries to ensure the best outcomes for beneficiaries and stakeholders alike. 

Katherine holds a Master of Education and is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership with Western University. 

Katharine joined MedicAlert in June 2024, bringing over 15 years of communications and storytelling expertise.

With professional experience exclusively in the charitable and not-for-profit sector, Katharine is proud to have worked for Plan International, Save the Children, CNIB, Sinai Health Foundation, and more. From leading the communications initiatives for an NGO collaboration at the 2018 G7, to interviewing physicians on the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic, Katharine has been privileged to experience the full range of communications activities throughout her career.

A life-long admirer of good writing, Katharine holds a BFA in Film Studies from Concordia University, where she won the William K. Everson Award for her writing.

Blaine Lucas is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of leadership experience in public safety, paramedic services, emergency management, and municipal administration. He holds a Master of Public Administration from Western University, a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, a diploma in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Windsor, and a Diploma in Paramedic Studies from Niagara College.

Throughout his career, Blaine has led diverse teams and managed complex budgets, prioritizing operational improvements that enhance public safety and strengthen community resilience. His strategic leadership has consistently driven initiatives to optimize resource allocation, streamline processes, and elevate service standards within emergency services and municipal operations. Blaine’s frontline experience spans roles from Paramedic to Superintendent, Commander, Deputy Chief, and Chief, highlighting his in-depth operational knowledge and hands-on leadership. Additionally, he managed a secure database containing over 3 million paramedic medical records, ensuring strict privacy compliance while conducting quality assurance and statistical analysis to support data-informed decision-making and continuous quality improvement.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Blaine served as a key member of the Incident Command team for the City of Toronto’s Shelter, Support & Housing Administration, contributing to a coordinated emergency response and safeguarding public health.

As he steps into his role as Senior Director of Emergency Service Partnerships at MedicAlert, Blaine will leverage his extensive background in building strategic alliances that support public safety and advance community health outcomes.

Lisa joined MedicAlert in 2022 as the organization’s Finance Manager and was promoted to Director of Finance & Business Intelligence in 2023.

Prior to joining MedicAlert, Lisa worked as a Senior Finance Manager for one of world’s largest IT companies. She has a strong background in corporate financial management and financial management systems.

Lisa holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business at York University. 

With over two decades of health care experience, Kavita is a results-oriented, collaborative partner with experience of leading people, building teams, and developing a culture of high performance, quality and accountability. As the former CEO of the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario, she has worked hard at advocating and supporting the implementation and growth of interprofessional primary care teams in the province. She has worked as an Executive Director of a family health team in Toronto, as a policy consultant in the Ontario Ministry of Health and started her career as a Public Health Nurse in York Region.

Greg joined MedicAlert in March 2024, bringing 25 years of experience in fundraising and corporate partnerships.  

Greg has held executive positions in a number of national and regional charities supporting health, social services, and humanitarian aid including Canadian Red Cross, Heart & Stroke, Prostate Cancer Canada, and Easter Seals Canada. He has a track record of securing five-, six- and seven-figure partnerships with leading Canadian companies across banking, insurance, retail and CPG, pharma and life sciences, and other industries.  

Greg holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto (St. George).