LTC Funding in Action
William Willard, Executive Vice-President and CFO, Deep River and District Health
Understanding Your Payment Notifications
Kyle Cotton, Director, Long-Term Care, Administrator, Victoria Manor, City of Kawartha Lakes
Budgeting For Your Home
Jonathon Bingeman, Vice President, Finance & Digital Transformation, Providence Care Centre
Program Facilitator
Megan Garland is an executive and leadership coach with more than 25 years of senior leadership experience in long-term care, including roles as Administrator, Regional Director of Operations, and Director of LTC & Senior Services.
She brings deep operational expertise in navigating Ministry requirements, leading interdisciplinary teams, and making critical decisions in complex care environments. Megan helps leaders strengthen clarity, communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills essential for navigating LTC’s fast-moving and multi‑stakeholder landscape.
Megan integrates evidence-based tools, including the Tilt 365 True Tilt Personality Assessment and Agility Tracker, with practical frontline and senior‑level experience. She also brings lived experience caring for her parents in their senior years, adding a personal understanding of the human realities of LTC.
She holds a degree in Health Care Administration, the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential through the International Coaching Federation and serves as Chair of the Board for her family business as well as several local not‑for‑profit board.
Join this 1-hour program kick-off to get a facilitator update, a quick student information session and a chance to ask any questions.
Understanding Leadership in LTC Context
Megan Garland, Executive & Leadership Coach, StillNorth Coaching and Consulting
Ontario’s LTC Update
Lisa Levin, CEO, AdvantAge Ontario
Leadership in Complexity
Megan Garland, Executive & Leadership Coach, StillNorth Coaching and Consulting
Guest Speaker: Ministry of LTC Update
Sandra Lawson, ADM, Operations Division, Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care
Lindsey Harrold, Director, Funding and Programs Branch, Ministry of Long-Term Care
Critical Thinking & Decision-Making
Megan Garland, Executive & Leadership Coach, StillNorth Coaching and Consulting
Social Networking
Student Group Meet-Up
Leadership Identity and Self Awareness
Heidi Taylor, LTC Leadership Consultant
Leadership Development
Heidi Taylor, LTC Leadership Consultant
Mentor Meetings
Barbara Bell, Chief Operating Officer, Belmond House
Dwayne Green, Administrator, Post Inn Village
Aleksandra Grzeszczuk, Chief Executive Officer, Copernicus Lodge
Cynthia Marinelli, Chief Executive Officer, Chester Village
Lillian Rank, Administrator, Sheridan Villa
Leadership in Practice: A Conversation on Leading Culture and People
Abby Katz Starr, President and Chief Executive Officer, Unionville Home Society
Carolyn Clubine, Program Director and Facilitator, Administrator Leadership Program
Leadership Culture and Team Impact
Heidi Taylor, LTC Leadership Consultant
Integration and Closing
Heidi Taylor, LTC Leadership Consultant
For each module there will be self-paced readings, videos and reflections that will be complimentary to the live-virtual segment.
External Communications and Media Relations
Sharlyn Carrington, Principal, Content Strong Communications
Social Governance and Reputational Risk
Sharlyn Carrington, Principal, Content Strong Communications
Crisis Communications and Reputation Management
Sharlyn Carrington, Principal, Content Strong Communications
For each Module there will be self-paced readings, videos and reflections that will be complimentary to the live-virtual segment.
Vision, Mission and Values
Wendy Beckles, President & CEO, Shepherd Lodge
Strategic Planning, Operational Planning & Enterprise Risk Management
Wendy Beckles, President & CEO, Shepherd Lodge
Strategic and Integrative Thinking
Wendy Beckles, President & CEO, Shepherd Lodge
Strategic Priorities, Initiatives and Key Success Factors
Wendy Beckles, President & CEO, Shepherd Lodge
For each Module there will be self paced readings, videos and reflections that will be complimentary to the live-virtual segment.
Law as a Business Asset and Legal Frameworks in LTC
Alan Hui, Administrator, Mon Sheong Scarborough Long Term Care Centre
Substitute Decision Making and Powers of Attorney in LTC
Mina Karabit, Lawyer, Wise Health Law.
Interpreting Legislation and Developing Policies, Processes and Procedures in LTC
Alan Hui, Administrator, Mon Sheong Scarborough Long Term Care Centre
For each Module there will be self paced readings, videos and reflections that will be complimentary to the live-virtual segment.
LTC Funding in Action
William Willard, Executive Vice-President and CFO, Deep River and District Health
Understanding your Payment Notifications
Kyle Cotton, Director, Long-Term Care, Administrator, Victoria Manor, City of Kawartha Lakes
Budgeting for your Home
Jonathon Bingeman, Vice President, Finance & Digital Transformation, Providence Care Centre
For each module there will be self-paced readings, videos and reflections that will be complimentary to the live-virtual segment.
LTC Funding and Policy Updates
Feroz Masjidi, Director of Funding Policy and Capital Development, AdvantAge Ontario
LTC Financial Operations
Speaker TBC
LTC Financial Governance
William Willard, Executive Vice-President and CFO, Deep River and District Health
For each module there will be selfppaced readings, videos and reflections that will be complimentary to the live-virtual segment.
Introduction to HR and People Management
Bruce Goldie, Owner/Proprietor, BMG HR Solutions
Employee Relations
Bruce Goldie, Owner/Proprietor, BMG HR Solutions
Labour Relations
Bruce Goldie, Owner/Proprietor, BMG HR Solutions
Human Rights
Bruce Goldie, Owner/Proprietor, BMG HR Solutions
Occupational Health and Safety
Bruce Goldie, Owner/Proprietor, BMG HR Solutions
Recruitment and Selection
Bruce Goldie, Owner/Proprietor, BMG HR Solutions
Attendance Management
Bruce Goldie, Owner/Proprietor, BMG HR Solutions
For each module there will be self-paced readings, videos and reflections that will be complimentary to the live-virtual segment.
Role of Administrator in Quality and Clinical Leadership
Bahar Karimi, Executive Director of Clinical Practice and Centre of Excellence, Thrive Group
Jeanette O’Leary, Senior Director of Clinical Practice, Idlewyld Manor
Creating and Leading the Team
Bahar Karimi, Executive Director of Clinical Practice and Centre of Excellence, Thrive Group
Jeanette O’Leary, Senior Director of Clinical Practice, Idlewyld Manor
Leading Quality Programs for Excellence
Bahar Karimi, Executive Director of Clinical Practice and Centre of Excellence, Thrive Group
Jeanette O’Leary, Senior Director of Clinical Practice, Idlewyld Manor
For each module there will be self-paced readings, videos and reflections that will be complimentary to the live-virtual segment.
Building an Effective Compliance Program
Mary Nestor, Principal, MKN Consulting
Integrating Quality, Compliance and Clinical Excellence – Leadership Approaches and Frameworks
Bahar Karimi, Executive Director of Clinical Practice and Centre of Excellence, Thrive Group
Jeanette O’Leary, Senior Director of Clinical Practice, Idlewyld Manor
From Knowledge to Action
Bahar Karimi, Executive Director of Clinical Practice and Centre of Excellence, Thrive Group
Jeanette O’Leary, Senior Director of Clinical Practice, Idlewyld Manor
For each module there will be self-paced readings, videos and reflections that will be complimentary to the live-virtual segment.
Integrating Advancing Technologies and Artificial Intelligence into LTC
Travis Durham, Director of Dietary Services and Information Technology, Grove Park Home for Senior Citizens
Keeping Your Building Standing: How to Strategically Manage Major Assets and Planned Replacements
Catherine Simpson,Lead, Asset Management & Climate Resilience Canada, Jacobs
The Philosophy and Key Principles of Person-Centered Dining
Twinkle Patel, Director Quality Nutrition & Food Service, Seasons Care Dietitian Network
For each module there will be self-paced readings, videos and reflections that will be complimentary to the live-virtual segment.
Making LTC Feel Like Home
Julie Wheeler, Director, Seniors’ Services, Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Sunnyside Seniors’ Services
Ask a Resident
Stephanie Ventura, Director of Education, Ontario Association of Residents’ Councils (OARC) OARC Residents Leaders TBC
Creating Connections: The Role of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
Amorell Saunders N’Daw, EDI Champion, Amorell & Co
Meet with your group to collaborate on your assignment, with guidance and support from your mentor.
Meet with your group to collaborate on your assignment.
Groups will present their assignments in 30-minute sessions, sharing insights and outcomes with their peers.
Join this 1-hour program kick-off to get a facilitator update, a quick student information session and a chance to ask any questions.
Understanding Leadership in the LTC Context
Megan Garland, Executive & Leadership Coach, StillNorth Coaching and Consulting
Ontario’s LTC Environment
Lisa Levin, CEO, AdvantAge Ontario
Leadership in Complexity
Megan Garland, Executive & Leadership Coach, StillNorth Coaching and Consulting
Guest Speaker: Ministry of LTC
Sandra Lawson, ADM, Operations Division, Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care
Lindsey Harrold, Director, Funding and Programs Branch, Ministry of Long-Term Care
Student Interactive Activity
Megan Garland, Executive & Leadership Coach, StillNorth Coaching and Consulting
Leadership Critical Thinking and Decision Making
Megan Garland, Executive & Leadership Coach, StillNorth Coaching and Consulting
Student Project Group Meet-Up
Megan Garland, Executive & Leadership Coach, StillNorth Coaching and Consulting
Leadership Identity and Self Awareness
Heidi Taylor, LTC Leadership Consultant
Leadership Development
Heidi Taylor, LTC Leadership Consultant
Mentor and Project Group Meetings
Mentors TBC
Leadership Culture and Team Impact
Heidi Taylor, LTC Leadership Consultant
Application Integration
Heidi Taylor, LTC Leadership Consultant
Vision, Mission and Values
Wendy Beckles, President & CEO, Shepherd Lodge
Rich Janes, Director, Spiritual Life and Strategic Partnerships, Shepherd Lodge
Strategic Planning, Operational Planning & Enterprise Risk Management
Wendy Beckles, President & CEO, Shepherd Lodge
Rich Janes, Director, Spiritual Life and Strategic Partnerships, Shepherd Lodge
Strategic and Integrative Thinking
Wendy Beckles, President & CEO, Shepherd Lodge
Rich Janes, Director, Spiritual Life and Strategic Partnerships, Shepherd Lodge
Strategic Priorities, Initiatives and Key Success Factors
Wendy Beckles, President & CEO, Shepherd Lodge
Rich Janes, Director, Spiritual Life and Strategic Partnerships, Shepherd Lodge
External Communications and Media Relations
Sharlyn Carrington, Principal, Content Strong Communications
Social Media Governance and Reputational Risk
Sharlyn Carrington, Principal, Content Strong Communications
Crisis Communications and Reputation Management
Sharlyn Carrington, Principal, Content Strong Communications
Group Work Lead
Sharlyn Carrington, Principal, Content Strong Communications
Law as a Business Asset and Legal Frameworks in LTC
Alan Hui, Administrator, Mon Sheong Scarborough Long Term Care Centre
Substitute Decision Making and Powers of Attorney in LTC
Mina Karabit, Lawyer, Wise Health Law.
Interpreting Legislation and Developing Policies, Processes and Procedures in LTC
Alan Hui, Administrator, Mon Sheong Scarborough Long Term Care Centre
Introduction to HR and People Management
Bruce Goldie, Owner/Proprietor, BMG HR Solutions
Employee Relations
Bruce Goldie, Owner/Proprietor, BMG HR Solutions
Labour Relations
Bruce Goldie, Owner/Proprietor, BMG HR Solutions
Human Rights
Bruce Goldie, Owner/Proprietor, BMG HR Solutions
Occupational Health and Safety
Bruce Goldie, Owner/Proprietor, BMG HR Solutions
Recruitment and Selection
Bruce Goldie, Owner/Proprietor, BMG HR Solutions
Attendance Management
Bruce Goldie, Owner/Proprietor, BMG HR Solutions
Q&A and Final Comments
Bruce Goldie, Owner/Proprietor, BMG HR Solutions
LTC Funding in Action
William Willard, Executive Vice-President and CFO, Deep River and District Health
Understanding Your Payment Notifications
Kyle Cotton, Director, Long-Term Care, Administrator, Victoria Manor, City of Kawartha Lakes
Budgeting For Your Home
Jonathon Bingeman, Vice President, Finance & Digital Transformation, Providence Care Centre
LTC Funding and Policy Updates
Feroz Masjidi, Director of Funding Policy and Capital Development, AdvantAge Ontario
LTC Financial Operations
Francine Dorion & Sepfan Staneckyj (not on the website; the site lists “Speaker TBC”)
LTC Financial Governance
William Willard, Executive Vice-President and CFO, Deep River and District Health
LTC Financial Governance Continued
William Willard, Executive Vice-President and CFO, Deep River and District Health
Role of Administrator in Quality and Clinical Leadership
Bahar Karimi, Executive Director of Clinical Practice and Centre of Excellence, Thrive Group
Jeanette O’Leary, Senior Director of Clinical Practice, Idlewyld Manor
Creating and Leading the Team
Bahar Karimi, Executive Director of Clinical Practice and Centre of Excellence, Thrive Group
Jeanette O’Leary, Senior Director of Clinical Practice, Idlewyld Manor
Leading Quality Programs for Excellence
Bahar Karimi, Executive Director of Clinical Practice and Centre of Excellence, Thrive Group
Jeanette O’Leary, Senior Director of Clinical Practice, Idlewyld Manor
Building an Effective Compliance Program
Mary Nestor, Principal, MKN Consulting
Integrating Q, Compliance and Clinical Excellence – Leadership Approaches
Bahar Karimi, Executive Director of Clinical Practice and Centre of Excellence, Thrive Group
Jeanette O’Leary, Senior Director of Clinical Practice, Idlewyld Manor
From Knowledge to Action
Bahar Karimi, Executive Director of Clinical Practice and Centre of Excellence, Thrive Group
Jeanette O’Leary, Senior Director of Clinical Practice, Idlewyld Manor
Integrating Advancing Technologies and Artificial Intelligence into LTC
Travis Durham, Director of Dietary Services and Information Technology, Grove Park Home for Senior Citizens
Keeping Your Building Standing: How to Strategically Manage Major Assets and Planned Replacements
Catherine Simpson,Lead, Asset Management & Climate Resilience Canada, Jacobs
The Philosophy and Key Principles of Person-Centered Dining
Twinkle Patel, Director Quality Nutrition & Food Service, Seasons Care Dietitian Network
Making LTC Feel Like Home: Leadership and Customer Service
Julie Wheeler, Director, Seniors’ Services, Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Sunnyside Seniors’ Services
Ask a Resident
Stephanie Ventura, Director of Education, Ontario Association of Residents’ Councils (OARC) OARC Residents Leaders TBC
Creating Connections: The Role of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
Amorell Saunders N’Daw, EDI Champion, Amorell & Co
Meet with your group to collaborate on your assignment, with guidance and support from your mentor.
Meet with your group to collaborate on your assignment, with guidance and support from your mentor.
Groups will present their assignments in 30-minute sessions, sharing insights and outcomes with their peers.
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Constance (Connie) Lacy is a Long-Term Care and Seniors’ Services Consultant who recently retired as the Director of Seniors’ Services for the Region of Waterloo. Prior to this, she also served as Director of Services for Seniors in the Region of Halton.
Connie has over 30 years of experience in health, community and education services including over 15 years of senior leadership of Long-Term Care, Seniors’ Housing and Community Programs.
Connie is an active leader in the Seniors’ Services sector and also served as the previous Chair of the Board for AdvantAge Ontario. She has sat on many provincial and federal committees supporting best practices in seniors’ services and care. Connie is a strong advocate and leader in developing and promoting person-centred, emotion-focused models of seniors’ care.
Program Director
Carolyn Clubine has a wealth of Health and Long-term Care experience. She is the former Director of Long-Term Care and Community Support Services for the Region of Peel’s five campuses of care.
Currently, Carolyn serves as an LTC sector expert and consultant with Clubine Consulting, a boutique firm offering customized management consulting and services. She consults with non-profit organizations on issues ranging from strategic and organizational planning, redevelopment, operational effectiveness, and board governance.
Carolyn has obtained her Fellowship with the Canadian College of Health Leaders. In addition, she is a graduate of The Advanced Executive Leadership Program at the Schulich School of Business at York University. Carolyn regularly participates with AdvantAge Ontario facilitating workshops, participation on various committees, and member support service development.
A strategic thinker and innovative planner with strong analytical skills, Carolyn has coached, mentored, and taught strategic and management/leadership courses locally and internationally. Her desire is to empower leadership teams to develop strategies that will shape key services for today and over the long term.