Stephanie Ventura
Stephanie is the Director of Education with the OARC. She has worked in the LTC sector for over 10 years, holding progressive roles from “placement student” to “acting Administrator.” Stephanie has worked closely with colleges and universities to mentor students through LTC placements and has provided workshops for students entering the field. In addition to […]
Amorell Saunders N’Daw
Amorell Saunders N’Daw is a seasoned leader and experienced consultant with broad experience in management, public relations, corporate governance, equity, diversity, and inclusion as well as human resources. She has held senior management roles for government ministries, broader public-sector organizations, public relations agencies and a national search firm. Amorell is sought after by organizations looking […]
Twinkle Patel
Twinkle Patel, RD is a Registered Dietitian Leader with 20 years in Seniors Care. Her passion for food started in her grandfather’s bustling restaurant, and evolved into a career that blends good food with good nutrition. For the past 18 years, she has been with Seasons Care, embracing their Food First philosophy. Twinkle’s expertise spans […]
Audriana Di Ruzza
Audriana Di Ruzza, MN, BScN, RN, GNC(C), is a Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist and GEM Nurse in the Emergency Department at Guelph General Hospital. Having begun her healthcare career in long-term care, Audriana has built more than a decade of progressive clinical and leadership experience dedicated to advancing care for older adults. She brings specialized expertise […]
Sebastien Normandin
Sebastien is a Kinesiologist who has been working with facilities to improve their safe resident handling practices for 20 years. He has been a past speaker at the annual Safe Patient Handling Conference hosted by Veterans Affairs in the U.S. Currently the Director of Clinical Outcomes at Arjo Canada, he leads the clinical team in […]
Feroz Masjidi
Feroz Khan Masjidi holds an MSc in Economics and a Master’s degree in Public Policy, Administration and Law, with more than 20 years of experience in the public and not-for-profit sectors. He currently serves as Director of Funding Policy and Capital Development at AdvantAge Ontario, supporting providers of long-term care, seniors’ housing, and community support […]
Kyle Cotton
Director of Long-Term Care, City of Kawartha Lakes & Administrator, Victoria Manor Kyle Cotton is an accomplished healthcare executive with nearly 30 years of progressive leadership and operational management experience across Ontario’s long-term care sector. Spanning municipal, private, non-profit, and charitable organizations, his career reflects a deep commitment to excellence in senior care, regulatory compliance, […]
Tiffany Cecchetto
Tiffany Cecchetto is a Partner at KPMG LLP and the Office Managing Partner of KPMG’s Northern Ontario offices which has locations in Sudbury, Sault Ste Marie, North Bay, Parry Sound, and Elliot Lake. She services a wide range of clients including Private Enterprise clients and not-for-profit clients, including the higher education, municipal and charity sectors. […]
Sandra Lawson
Sandra Lawson was appointed Assistant Deputy Minister for the Operations Division (LTCOD) of the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) in October 2025. The Operations Division leads the Ministry’s efforts in 4 main areas: (a) compliance and enforcement; (b) operational funding; (c) operational policies and procedures to support things like emergency response and the modified […]
Samantha Peck
Sam (she/they) is passionate about helping people and groups achieve their goals. In her 16 years with Family Councils Ontario (formerly Family Councils’ Program) she has supported thousands of family members and long-term care home staff to improve their work to achieve the best possible outcomes and meaningful impacts. In their role as Executive Director, […]
