Appointee Biographies

MARGARET WADE

Margaret is a former Teacher with St Raymond and Champlain Elementary Schools and with French Catholic Schools in Delson, Laprairie and Ste. Catherine. Her community involvement includes volunteer work for St Paul's United Church in Hearst, Ontario.

ERIN BETTS

Erin Betts is a Partner at Epstein Cole LLP. Her practice is exclusively devoted to the resolution of family law matters. She is a contributor to various continuing legal education programs and she represents children in family law matters as a member of the Office of the Children's Lawyer Panel in Ontario. Ms. Betts holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Windsor. She is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Family Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association, and the Advocates' Society.

PELLA GIABANIS

Pella Giabanis is a Senior Business Management Executive and accomplished leader with with over 20 years of progressive expertise in financial services operations. Extensive expertise in business development and administration, operations and technology operations, communications, marketing, project delivery, infrastructure and facilities management, vendor management and contact centres - all with a focus deeply rooted in elevating the client experience. Value the benefits and challenges of organizational diversity and able to earn trust and maintain enduring relationships. An active listener who invests time to understand the nuances of various organizations and audiences. Ongoing supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities, CIBC Run for the Cure and OneWalk To Conquer Cancer.

CHRISTINA LEE-ROTSTEIN

Christina Lee-Rotstein, of Toronto, is President of Refined Research Inc. She is also the former Director, Customer Experience at RSA Canada, and former Senior Research Director, TNS Canada. Her community involvement has included serving as President and Board Chair of Howard Park Children's Centre.

CANDACE HEROD

Candace Herod is a seasoned business professional with an extensive national and international background in operational, administrative, and technological processes. Her career is primarily in the Information Technology sector. She has served as an integral part of Senior Management Teams working closely with Chief Executive Officer's within manufacturing, transportation, banking, insurance, and security trading. Candace successfully led major Information Technology projects and program initiatives from business up to enterprise level. She has also volunteered for Breast Cancer Support and helped organize fund raising events and supported patients and caregivers. Candace has earned her BSc in Computer Science and Math from University of Guelph.

LOREE BENIUK

Loree Beniuk holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western University, a Bachelor of Social Work degree from York University along with a Master of Social Work degree and an Advanced Diploma in Social Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University. She is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers. Loree has specialized experience working with children, youth and families coping with the emotional aftermath of sexual abuse experiences and supporting them through the legal process. She worked with agencies and services in Toronto guiding them to excellence in service through training and support in evidence-based practices. For many years she has maintained a private clinical practice providing employee assistance services and individual and family counselling.

AMIT SETHI

Amit Sethi, of Mississauga, is a Senior Manager, Business Relationship & Portfolio at AstraZeneca Canada and a former Global IT Business Partner at Roche Canada.

JENY JOVANOV

As a Senior Manager at KPMG, Jeny Jovanov brings a wealth of experience and a proven record of success in leading teams and driving successful initiatives from conception to completion. With a strong background in project management and systems implementation, focused on enabling customer engagement and ensuring their satisfaction and success, Jeny’s passion lies at the intersection of technology, business, and continuous improvement.