Meet our Board of Directors, community leaders with a passion for making a difference in long-term and dementia care, embrace our values, and have a willingness to do serious Board work to achieve our mission.
TWEE BROWN
CHAIR
Twee is the CEO of High Point Development, proprietor of Ben Thanh Restaurants, and Principal of Trident Property Management Inc.
One of her principle beliefs is “giving back to the community which has given so much to her and her family”, motivating her to dedicate her free time to boards, charitable and advisory committees. She is the incoming Chair and currently...
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MICHAEL MEAGHER
DIRECTOR
Michael Meagher is an experienced Board Chair, Board Director, and President/CEO.
Michael has 20 years of private Board experience across 8 different organizations including Chair of 2 Boards and Chair/Co-Chair of 10 Board Committees.
He has brought more than 40 years of business experience to those Boards including...
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ERIN-KATE SWEENEY ROSS
VICE-CHAIR
Erin-Kate began her career in financial services and Fund Development with St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, London, and is now a Partner/Instructor with Meditate with Erin-Kate. She helps her clients reduce stress, build resilience and improve their wellbeing.
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As a varsity athlete at McGill...
ROSS CHAPIN
DIRECTOR
Ross Chapin leads Highview Residences - providers of exceptional care for people living with a diagnosis of dementia, in London and Kitchener-Waterloo.
Having received his C.A. designation in 1977, Ross, arrived in London from Toronto with his wife Cathy and their three children in 1987 to join the Executive Team at University Hospital (UH).
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PAUL MORRISSEY
PAST-CHAIR
Paul Morrissey is a life-long Londoner and graduate of Western University.
He is a partner at the London law firm, Siskinds LLP, and for the past 27 years, has provided institutional, corporate and private clients with legal services and representation before courts and tribunals on various matters including...
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BEVERLEY ZAIFMAN
DIRECTOR
Beverley Zaifman is a retired teacher and active volunteer in the community. She continues to tutor children to prepare them for their bar mitzvah commitments in the Jewish community and she spearheads many committees in her synagogue.
Bev volunteered on the Board of Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario for...
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MATTHEW CREIGHTON
DIRECTOR
Matthew Creighton is the Corporate Contract and Business Manager with a global leader of reconstructive medical devices. Matthew brings over 30 years of sales and marketing experience and has been involved with charitable service since his days at Western University, where he obtained a degree in Economics.
As a third-generation Londoner, Matthew was raised with the philosophy of giving...
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JEFF PETRIE
DIRECTOR
Jeff has been an advisor with Scotia Wealth Management since 2002, thus providing clients with a high level of experience through difficult markets. Jeff recently attained the Chartered Investment Manager Designation and is qualified as an Associate Portfolio Manager. Before becoming an advisor, Jeff played professional hockey with the Detroit Red Wings...
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BETH NELLIGAN
DIRECTOR
Beth is the Director & Group Lead, Commercial Distribution at Scotiabank where she leads of team of professionals to provide financing solutions to support businesses in their short-term and long term goals.
Beth has 15+ years in the Finance and Accounting sector, starting her career at Ernst & Young LLP where she earned her CA, CPA and found her...
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LISSA SAVAGE
TREASURER
I believe my East Coast roots play a considerable role in how I interact with clients. I grew up in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and have since made London my home.
It is especially important to me to explain options and solutions to our clients in a way that is understandable and meaningful to them, and that our office is a friendly place...
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