Meet the Team

• Built a high performing team.
• Led the Foundation through a successful $5M campaign for a new Interventional Radiology Suite.
• Transformed donor recognition at the Whitby and Oshawa hospitals with five new unique donor walls.
• Launched a number of new initiatives including: Circle of Gratitude, 1907 Society, Launchpad young leaders committee, and much more.

Bringing a wealth of financial knowledge and leadership savvy to the Lakeridge Health Foundation, Stephen spearheads the team’s finances, accounting, and senior management, including engagement with our Board of Directors. Stephen is both a local resident and engaged community member, leading to his strong belief that public health care needs to be supported to help keep our Durham Region healthy, and strong. A true asset to our team, as both a fully certified Chartered Professional Accountant, and as a leader, Stephen is committed to growing success for Lakeridge Health Foundation.

Personality Point: Stephen loves retro video games!

As a dedicated, long-time supporter and team member of Lakeridge Health Foundation, Carolyn leads the administrative operations of the Foundation, closely supporting our Board of Directors and Foundation Committees. With sharp strategic skills and a powerful penchant for precise prose, Carolyn’s dedication to our entire team’s success means a lot of positive impact on our local health care, including ensuring Lakeridge Health Foundation was the first charity in the Durham Region to receive Imagine Canada Accreditation in 2017.

Personality Point: Carolyn loves to travel and her life goal is to step foot onto every continent!

As a research wizard, Jessica boasts a multitude of metric and data analysis skills, alongside her adept talents as a relationship strategist. For Jessica, working for Lakeridge Health Foundation makes her feel as though she is a big part of ensuring that our Durham Region has the very best health care possible.
In addition to her prowess as a researcher, Jessica is proud of her accomplishments alongside her team, which most recently include her role in bringing our new Donor Walls to life at our Oshawa and Whitby Hospitals. Outside of her role with Lakeridge Health Foundation, Jessica is also on the Board of Directors for the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement Canada.

Personality Point: Jessica enjoys exploring off-the-beaten-path sites across Ontario!

With extensive expertise in both Finance and Database Management, Jamie brings precision and personality to our Lakeridge Health Foundation team. As a fully certified BlackBaud Pro, Jamie’s key priorities include navigating both finances and leading our data management team. As someone who has received care from Lakeridge Health, Jamie feels it is important to keep our systems top-notch so Lakeridge Health Foundation can continue to support our Hospitals right here, close to home.

Personality Point: Jamie is a total exercise junkie!

A well-rounded non-profit expert and Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Christine brings a wealth of expertise and experience to support her team with Lakeridge Health Foundation. For over 25 years, Christine has proudly supported health care within the Durham Region and beyond, through her work in the non-profit sector. Through her role building the Planned Giving program with Lakeridge Health Foundation, and inspiring community donors to make extraordinary gifts through legacy giving, Christine uses her positive energy and expertise to support the need for critical care services at our Hospitals in Oshawa and Whitby.  

Personality Point: Christine loves dogs especially her own fur-babies, Bullie and Maggie. She also grows some of the hottest habanero peppers in the Region!

A key leader in Lakeridge Health Foundation’s engagement with our community, Helen’s prowess for event management and community leadership drives Lakeridge Health Foundation forward, year after year. Well recognized in our Durham Region, Helen supports our many, dedicated third-party event supporters, and navigates logistics for the foundation’s successful signature events including our annual Gala and Golf Classic. Leading our volunteers and event committees, Helen’s flexibility and extensive event knowledge results in high engagement from our community and critical funds raised for our Oshawa and Whitby Hospitals.

Personality Point: Helen loves cheering on her favourite hockey team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and singing karaoke!   

Chris joined the Lakeridge Health Foundation team to support an organization dedicated to engaging the community and advance health care in the Durham Region. As someone who grew up in the Whitby area, he strongly believes in the mission of the Lakeridge Health Foundation. As an avid sports fan and previous sponsorship engagement leader with multiple Canadian hockey teams, Chris knows the meaning of team, through and through. While he simultaneously supports our entire foundation team, Chris actively engages businesses and organizations across Oshawa and Whitby to establish partnerships that benefit each local business, while raising critical funds for our Lakeridge Health Oshawa and Whitby Hospitals.

Personality Point: Chris worked in the sports and entertainment industry for ten years before joining our team!

Natalie carries an esteemed BFA from McMaster University and uses her skills to launch the team into new digital efforts, and drive forward compelling communication projects. As Natalie works to collect and share stories from patients, health care professionals, and generous donors from our Durham Region, she strongly believes in the impactful work of Lakeridge Health at our Oshawa and Whitby Hospitals.

Personality Point: Natalie is bilingual!

As Lakerigde Health Foundation's affable, adept and attentive office lead, Cheryl is often our first point of contact for visitors to our Foundation. She wholeheartedly believes in the work of Lakeridge Health Foundation and this shows itself through her sincere connection with donors, community members and health care professionals visiting the foundation offices. In addition to supporting innumerous tasks and projects within our office, Cheryl believes everyone in our community deserves to have great medical care close to home. As someone who is deeply committed to going the extra mile in supporting all who reach out to Lakeridge Health Foundation, Cheryl takes immense pride in her work, and in supporting the entire Lakeridge Health Foundation team.

Personality Point: As an avid Seinfield fan, Cheryl believes she can dance better than Elaine.

As our most recent addition to our team, we are grateful to welcome Melanie to Lakeridge Health Foundation! While deciding where to raise her young family, Melanie chose the Durham Region because being close to the best, local health care was key for her. Melanie supports our entire team, Board of Directors and Committees with her attentive and adroit administrative skill set. As her team members can attest, Melanie’s favourite part of her role is sharing Circle of Gratitude recognitions with staff and volunteers throughout Lakeridge Health.

Personality Point: Melanie is a two-time presenter at the National Canadian Association of Police Governance conference, and volunteers with the Disabled Sailing Association, Cadets Canada, and the Duke of Edinburgh program.

Bonus Personality Point: Melanie has sailed across the Atlantic Ocean on the TS Dar Mlodziezy!