Advisory Board Members of CanChild

The members of our Advisory Board bring with them a broad range of valuable skills and insights. Members share generously their ideas and perspectives on what avenues CanChild might follow to assist in meeting our mandate. The Advisory Board meets twice per year. The balance among academic advisors, consumer representatives, and representatives of our partners including the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), the Ontario Association of Community Care Access Centres (OACCAC), the Ontario Association of Children's Rehabilitation Services (OACRS) and Education is a rich and rewarding association.   

Anita BatesParent Representative
Mary BeaudoinCanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, Chair
Ann Brodie Principle Giving Officer, McMaster University
Marion Emo Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network - Planning, Integration and Community Engagement 
Barry Finlay Ontario Ministry of Education - Special Education Policy and Programs Branch
Charlotte GibsonCommunity Representative
Cathy Hecimovich Central West Community Care Access Centre 
Dr. Gillian HoganErinoakKids- Medical Services
Linda KennyOntario Association of Children's Rehabilitation Services 
Noelle Leslie Youth Representative 
Cheryl Missiuna  CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, Director
Nancy PlewsMcMaster University - School of Rehabilitation Science, Human Resources
Don PollockBusiness Representative
Peter RosenbaumMcMaster Child Health Research Institute, Director
Dianne Russell CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, Investigator
Deb Stewart School of Rehabilitation Sciences
Georgina WhiteOntario Association of Community Care Access Centres - Policy and Research