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Appointee Biographies

Council of the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario

JENNIFER PILZECKER

Jennifer Pilzecker is a former political staffer and government relations professional who has worked with organizations and parties across the spectrum in Canada and internationally. She is a head and neck cancer survivor, a person with rare autoimmune and genetic disease, a former 3-time national champion, 8 time national medalist cyclist and a proud mother. She led the McMaster Hamilton Terry Fox Run as a cancer survivor in 2005. Her involvement in supporting her community through involvement in 4-H Ontario as a Leader, Chair of the Town's Beautification Committee, and numerous groups that support the wellbeing and success of others keeps her busy. From a very young age, Jennifer has been involved with organizations as a volunteer to better her community. She remains grateful to her family, friends, and the healthcare professionals who have kept her alive over the years and to groups like Wellwood Hamilton who are close to her heart.

VIVIAN UFODIKE

Vivian Ufodike is an IT Project Manager with over 9 years of experience in Project Management & Technology working for a world-class cyber security company specialized in digital platform security, protecting platforms and applications for video games, connected health in Ottawa. She was also a Certified Canadian Financial Advisor and worked for the Royal Bank of Canada. Vivian has vast experience with a variety of industries including Healthcare, Finance, IT, and Oil & Gas. She received her Bachelor of Technology in Project Management, received her MBA in Finance, and a Graduate Certificate in Financial Services. Vivian has worked for upstream companies like Chevron Nigeria Limited as a Project Schedule & Cost controller, she worked for Spring-Rock Nig Limited as an outsourced Project Manager in Cost Optimization and then Spring-Rock Gemini as a Business Development Manager. She also worked with Chartwell Retirement Residence as a Project Manager in the Ontario region.

MATTHEW MACKENZIE

Matthew is a Government Relations Advisor at University of Ontario Institute of Technology. He is a former Government Relations Advisor at Canadian Tire Corporation. His community involvement includes serving as President and Director for the Whitby Chamber of Commerce.

TAMMIE RIX

is a former CFO for The Secretan Centre. Her community involvement includes serving as a Manager of Retail Store and Event Planning for Holy Name of Mary College School, and a former Council Member for College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario.

WALTER HEWUS

Walter Hewus is a business professional with over 30 years of experience in operational and sales management. He has held senior positions in the consumer goods industry with direct overall responsibility in operations and supply chain management. In addition to customer account management, Mr. Walter Hewus holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Concordia University in Montreal.

SARBJEET SAINI

Sarbjeet Saini graduated as bachelor’s in agriculture science. Working as Insurance Broker since 2007. Worked as Volunteer for Brampton transit Advisory committee from Nov 2018 to Oct 2022. Working as Member Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Review Team Member for Peel Halton Since Sep 2020 till date.