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PHriends of PHA Canada

In 2018, PHA Canada celebrated its 10th anniversary as Canada's national PH association. To mark this special occasion, we honoured past and present leaders of the PH community for their unwavering commitment to improving the lives of all Canadians affected by PH.
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PHriends of PHA Canada

The "PHriends of PHA Canada" refers to the collection of people whose commitment and service to PHA Canada has ensured its growth and success since 2018. They have paved the way to where we are today, and we wish to recognize them for the unique and impactful contributions they have made to the larger Canadian PH community.
  • Board of Directors
    Dr. Ian Adatia 
    Board Director (2011-14)
    President (2011-14)

    Darren Bell
    Board Director (2008-18)
    President (2008-11)
    Treasurer (2016-18)

    Lynda Beriault
    Board Director (2008-10)

    Kim Boutet
    Board Director (2010-11)
    President (2010-11)

    Charanpal Brar          
    Board Director (2012-14)
    Treasurer (2012-14)

    Lynn-Marie Cox          
    Board Director (2011-17)
    Secretary (2012-17)

    Nicole Dempsey         
    Board Director (2017-18)

    Ruth Dolan
    Board Director (2013-17)

    Carolyn Doyle-Cox      
    Board Director (2011-18)
    Nurse Liaison (2011-18)

    Owen Evans   
    Board Director (2014-16)

    Jennifer Gendron       
    Board Director (2008-10)
    Secretary (2008-10)

    Darwin Hanofski
    Board Director (2011-2013)

    Rita Herbert   
    Board Director (2011-13)
    Secretary (2012-13)

    Harry Kingston           
    Board Director (2013-17)

    Renée Levaque           
    Board Director (2016-18)

    Roberta Massender
    Board Director (2012-18)
    Vice Chair (2013-18)

    Elizabeth McCall        
    Board Director (2008-10)
    Vice President (2008-10)

    Bill McLay       
    Board Director (2013-15)

    Dr. Sanjay Mehta       
    Board Director (2008-18)
    Board Chair (2013-18)
    Medical Advisor (2008-18)

    Alexandria Metcalfe
    Board Director (2010-12)
    Secretary (2011-12)

    Don Moores   
    Board Director (2013-14)

    Frank Poon     
    Board Director (2009-14)
    President (2011-13)

    Sharon Proudfoot      
    Board Director (2008-17)
    Treasurer (2008-11)

    Harry Rozakis
    Board Director (2012-14)

    Carol Storseth
    Board Director (2008-11)
    Nurse Liaison (2008-11)

    Maureen Tymkow      
    Board Director (2008-11)
    Nurse Liaison (2008-11)
  • Staff
    Rahul Bhundhoo
    Communications & Outreach Coordinator
    (May 2016 - August 2016)

    Mariane Boucheix-Laporte
    Communications & Engagement
    (May 2015 - Dec 2017)

    Jennifer Gendron
    Regional Coordinator
    (July 2010 - Dec 2013)

    Jennifer Grewal
    Program Developer
    (May 2015 - Aug 2015)

    Patricia Klassen
    Administrative Assistant 
    (Jul 2015 - Sep 2015)

    Angie Knott
    National Manager
    (Jul 2008 - Oct 2015)

    Tarya Laviolette
    Community Relations & Volunteer Coordinator
    (Jan 2014 - Aug 2014)

    Susan Lowe
    Community Relations & Volunteer Coordinator
    (Aug 2014 - Jan 2016)

    Bronwyn McBride
    Communications Associate
    (Mar 2013 - Sep 2015)

    Michaël Robach
    Communications & Engagement Coordinator
    (Dec 2017 - Aug 2019)

    Vanessa Stevens
    Fund Development Coordinator 
    (April 2018 - Aug 2019)

    Shirley Wong
    Administrative Assistant
    (Feb 2011 - Aug 2015)
  • Ambassadors
    Sonya Collins
    2018

    Nicole Dempsey
    2014-2015

    Ruth Dolan
    2014-2015

    Kerry Pierce
    2014-2015

    Joan Paulin
    2016-2018

    Teri Kingston
    2016-2018

    Beth Slaunwhite
    2016-2018

    Caroline Liu
    2014-2015

    Danush Rudolph
    2014-2015

    Judith Moatti
    2018

    Don Moores
    2014-2015

    Gail Nicholson
    2014-2015

    Sandy Vachon
    2014-2015

    Stephanie Ricci
    2014-2015

    Lenny Kishi
    2014-2015

    Tarya Laviolette
    2014-2015

Read about our Eternal PHriends

Eternal PHriends of PHA Canada