Appointee Biographies

GAGANJOT SINGH

Gaganjot Singh is the President/Owner of ASK HarGee Inc, a sales representative for Homelife realty, and a Director at Holiday Inn Express. Gaganjot’s community involvement includes serving as a Coordinator for International Student Settlement and Ethnic Community Advocate.

KRISTINE BAILEY

Kristine Bailey is the owner and President at AiCon Inc. providing a wide array of expertise including strategic and operational planning, financial management, communications & marketing and government relations. She is the former CEO at In-Common Laboratories. Community involvement includes serving as a board member for the Waterloo Wellington Community Care Access Centre and Chair of Governance Committee.

LILEATH CLAIRE

Lileath Claire is a Senior Information Technology leader with extensive experience within the Pharmaceutical- Life Science Industry. She is retired from Sanofi where, as I.S. Director Global Supply Chain, she facilitated the organization’s corporate-wide globalization of Information Technology methods and processes supporting Supply Chain network management. A passionate advocate for the disadvantaged and homeless, she serves on two NFP Boards, involved in policy governance, research and funding. She holds a Master of Science (MSc.) Logistics and Supply Chain Management degree from the University of Liverpool and a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Computer Science & Mathematics from York University.

AISHA HASAN

Aisha Hasan, of Toronto, is a Job Counsellor with the Learning Disabilities Association,Toronto District. Aisha’s community involvement has included serving as a Trip Assistant with Gracedale Public School.

MICHAEL BAKSHY

Michael Bakshy is the founder and co-owner of Shalom Home Care, a home care agency dedicated to providing culturally sensitive and personalized care to community clients. A graduate of the University of Toronto with a specialization in mental health, Michael has built his career around fostering compassionate and innovative approaches to health care. As a nationally registered paramedic and an active volunteer for Hatzalah, a volunteer first responder service, Michael demonstrates a deep commitment to serving his community. He has been volunteering locally from a young age and continues to support initiatives like Welcome Community Care, a non-profit organization providing housing and daily assistance to vulnerable individuals. Michael is deeply passionate about enhancing the quality of Canadian health care, with a strong belief in leveraging innovation and best practices to improve outcomes for all Canadians. His hands-on experience in health care delivery, combined with his dedication to community service, positions him as a valuable contributor to public health initiatives. In his personal time, Michael enjoys playing chess, skiing, and tennis, reflecting his love for both mental and physical challenges.