Connie Lacy
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 […]
Jeanette O’Leary
Jeanette is a Nurse Practitioner and currently in the role of Senior Director of Clinical Practice at Thrive Group. She has been a nurse for almost 30 years and has held numerous roles that span the continuum from Registered Nurse, Director of Care, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner and CEO. The focus of her nursing […]
William Willard
William Willard is the Vice-President of Operations and Chief Financial Officer at the Deep River and District Hospital, the North Renfrew Family Health Team, and the Four Seasons Lodge Long-Term Care Home, which are located on a single campus of care in Deep River, Ontario. William is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with an Honours […]
Julie Wheeler
Julie Wheeler is the Director of Seniors’ Services for the Region of Waterloo, where she is responsible for long-term care, seniors’ supportive housing, home care/supports, and community programs. Her previous roles included managing long-term care services, community and social services as well as managing services to support people living with a dementia in the community. […]
Bahar Karimi
Bahar Karimi is the Executive Director of Clinical Practice and Centre of Excellence at Thrive Group, a multi-site organization providing long-term care and community-based services in Ontario. She is a nurse leader and health system executive with over 22 years of experience across frontline care, clinical leadership, operations, and system transformation in long-term care. Bahar’s […]
Alan Hui
Alan Hui is the Administrator at the Mon Sheong Markham Long-Term Care Centre, where he has progressed from social worker to Assistant Administrator, and to the Administrator. Alan is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, and culturally appropriate care. He oversees clinical operations, regulatory compliance, resident services, […]
Bruce Goldie
Bruce Goldie has worked for close to 40 years in Human Resources, Training and Development, and Labour Relations including over 23 years with the Municipal Government at the Regional Municipality of Peel. The last 8 years with Peel, Bruce worked with their 5 Long Term Care Homes providing Human Resources and Labour Relations advice and […]
Travis Durham
Travis Durham is the Director of Dietary Services and Information Technology at Grove Park Home in Barrie, Ontario, where he has worked for more than nine years in progressively senior leadership roles. He has served as Director since January 2019, following his tenure as Manager of Food and Nutrition Services. Travis has been a Certified […]
Sharlyn Carrington
Sharlyn Carrington is an award-winning communications strategist and trusted senior advisor to leaders navigating complexity, change, and public accountability. With more than 17 years’ experience across public and private sectors, she works with organizations that need clarity, credibility, and cohesion in high-stakes environments. Sharlyn has led integrated communications and engagement strategies, advised executives, political leaders, […]
Wendy Beckles
Wendy Beckles has over 27 years of experience in Financial Management and Executive Leadership. She is a graduate of Harvard University and the Rotman School of Management. Wendy holds several accreditations including the Certified General Accounting designation, Chartered Professional Accounting designation and Certified Healthcare Administrator designation. As President and CEO of Shepherd Village Inc., Wendy […]
