The Client Services Advisory Council is composed of individuals with a variety of experiences with ALS who provide input and perspectives to support ALS Canada in improving the journey of people and families living with ALS in Ontario. The Council serves in an advisory capacity to the Board, making recommendations for client service program delivery, community partnerships and provincial advocacy according to the strategic priorities.
Chairs
Anne Marie Giannetti
ALS Canada Board member; former caregiver to a loved one with ALS
Patrick Nelson
Principal, Santis Health; family member of a loved one who had ALS
Ron Black
Retired from medical supply and equipment industry and Respiratory Therapist
Catherine Chater
Occupational Therapist, VHA Home Healthcare
Tasneem Dharas
Operations Manager, Assistive Technology Clinic, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Vincent Quinn
Person living with ALS
Dr. Christen Shoesmith
Neurologist, London Health Sciences Centre
Jane Sosland
Care Coordinator, Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre
Dr. Michael Spivock
Public health researcher/administrator; family member of a loved one who had ALS
Dr. Jeff Sutherland
Retired family physician; person living with ALS
Dr. Anu Tandon
Respirologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Danielle Wells
ALS/NMC Clinical Coordinator, Assistive Technology Clinic, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Scientific and Medical Advisory Council
The Scientific and Medical Advisory Council provides strategic advice to the Board and management of ALS Canada to ensure all research activities contribute to the vision of ALS Canada, are aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities, are informed by best practices, and are carried out with integrity. The Council also facilitates collaboration within the Canadian ALS research community and supports the Canadian ALS research community’s involvement in international initiatives.
Chair
Dr. Christine Vande Velde, PhD
Associate Professor, Université de Montréal
Dr. Heather Durham, PhD
Professor, McGill University
Dr. Andrew Eisen
Professor Emeritus, Neurologist, University of British Columbia
Dr. Angela Genge
Neurologist, Director of Clinical Research Unit, Montreal Neurological Institute
Dr. François Gros-Louis, PhD
Assistant Professor, Le Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval
Dr. Sanjay Kalra
Professor, Neurologist and Co-Director of ALS Program, University of Alberta
Dr. Lawrence Korngut
Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurologist, University of Calgary
Dr. Charles Krieger, PhD
ALS Canada Board member; Professor, Simon Fraser University
Dr. Jasna Kriz, PhD
Assistant Professor, Unviersité Laval
Dr. Yana Yunusova, PhD
Associate Professor, University of Toronto
Dr. Lorne Zinman
Associate Professor, Neurologist, University of Toronto
Revenue Advisory Council
ALS Canada’s Revenue Advisory Council (RAC) acts in an advisory capacity to the ALS Canada leadership team in developing and supporting new and existing revenue generating initiatives that will ultimately fund our charitable purpose. Reporting to the Board of Directors on ongoing initiatives and potential impact on revenue RAC members utilize and facilitate personal and professional networks to generate interest in fund development initiatives and secure leadership gifts.
Chair
Daniel Riverso
ALS Canada Board Member; Chief Investment Officer, Continuum Private Wealth Partners Inc.
Genevieve Bertrand
ALS Canada Board of Directors
Nick Egarhos
President, August Professional Group
Naguib Gouda
Senior Vice President, Group Personal Lines – Willis Towers Watson
