Meet our Board of Directors and Management Team

Alexandra Boasie: is a healthcare leader with experience in both hospital and policy sectors. She holds an MSc from Queen’s University and an Executive MBA from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University.

Alex is a Senior Manager, working for the largest surgical program in Canada – the Sprott Department of Surgery at University Health Network – where she leads transformation, quality, system improvements and innovation in care delivery. Alex has a strong understanding of the healthcare landscape and has overseen acute ambulatory care programming as well as provincially led access, quality-of-care and funding programming. She has experience leading multidisciplinary teams including clinical, technical, quality improvement, and administrative professionals.

Alex is passionate and committed to providing exceptional person-centered care and has demonstrated excellence in strategic and operational management and quality improvement.

As a resident of Etobicoke and a Rexdale CHC Board Member, she is committed to improving access to care and services for our neighbours and the Rexdale community.

Ross has worked in healthcare and life sciences for over 15 years, and has been a lawyer for over 20. He grew up in Calgary, and has a BA from McGill University and a law degree from University of Ottawa.

Ross is a team leader of the corporate legal and compliance groups at University Health Network. The teams provide tactical and strategic advice and actively work with colleagues to achieve patient driven outcomes while respecting the interests of diverse customer, industry and government stakeholders.

His past experience in the not-for-profit sector includes partner engagement as a corporate campaign co-chair on behalf of the United Way of Peel, building organizational effectiveness as a board member of the Boys & Girls’ Club (St-Albans/Jane &Finch), coaching community soccer and baseball, and legal advice on governance and organization requirements for various organizations through Pro-Bono Ontario.

Ross is committed to supporting the work of the Rexdale CHC, and the contributions of its staff and the community.

Harshita is a young leader in the health care field and is passionate about working to help create systems that will lead to a better quality of life for populations and improve access to care. Harshita is currently the Manager of Space Operations at the University Health Network (UHN), leading a team of staff in all aspects related to the physical spaces across UHN sites.

Prior to this role, she was a Senior Planner at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre where she helped to operationalize the strategic directions of the ambulatory and malignant hematology departments. She holds a Master of Health Administration degree and has obtained the Canadian College of Health Leaders – Certified Health Executive designation, as well as the University of Toronto Lean Six Sigma certification.

Kiki Lin is currently a Director of Strategy at a global financial institution. Kiki began her career as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA).

International experience at Fortune 100 companies and non-profit organizations in: financial & strategic planning, operations management, risk management, performance measurement, digital strategies and design thinking.

Michael Walters has worked as a Mental Health and Addictions Program Consultant for 25 plus years in the Health Care sectors of Ontario and Alberta. He is a highly skilled, resultsoriented leader in Health Care policy and program development specifically, in the Mental Health and Addictions sector.

Michael has a steadfast commitment to the promotion of diversity, inclusion, integrity and ethical behaviour in Health Care, Social Services and Business environments.

Michael has been employed as a senior Manager in

• Addiction and Mental Health Treatment agency in Ontario and Alberta:
• the Children’s Mental Health sector in Ontario

Prior to these roles Michael was the Executive Assistant for 16 years to several Assistant Deputy Ministers at Ministry of Health and Long-term Care policy, programs and operations divisions.

Michael has an undergraduate degree in Social Work and is currently working on his Master of Social Work degree.

Jerom Yu, CPA, MBA is currently a Director, Finance at an Insurtech startup company. He has over 12 years of professional and leadership experience in the areas of finance, accounting, M&A, business intelligence and HR, etc. in both not-for-profit and startup companies, where he helped to streamline their operations and facilitated their repaid growth.

Sandra is a healthcare leader with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, research, administration, and professional regulation. She has a Master of Nursing/Nurse Practitioner Degree from the University of Toronto and is an Adjunct Lecturer with Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing – University of Toronto.

Sandra is the Director, Perioperative Services at Women’s College Hospital, a world leader in women’s health, health equity, and healthcare system solutions. With a passion for building and fostering high-performance teams, she leads them to implement innovative and transformative initiatives, aligned with the strategic priorities of the organization, to meet the needs of the community and the broader healthcare system.

Sandra also has Board experience, having served as a Council member at the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and Council President from 2020 to 2022, as well as a Director on the Board of the Toronto Birth Centre.

As a life-long resident of Etobicoke, she is excited to be a Board Member with the Rexdale CHC and to partner with the community to create innovative programs and services that supports the health and wellness of Rexdale residents.

Melissa Peck is the Senior Manager of Patient Registration and Admitting at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. Mount Sinai Hospital is a patient care, teaching and research centre affiliated with the University of Toronto and a part of Sinai Health. Melissa has achieved more than 15 years of progressive experience in the field of healthcare administration; beginning her career in primary care and transitioning into the hospital sector.  

Melissa is committed to life-long learning and personal growth. She holds a Master of Health Studies, a Bachelor of Commerce and the designation of Health Information Certified Associate (HICA). She has a passion for continuous quality improvement which inspired her to complete a LEAN Healthcare Yellow Belt. She is an active member of Toastmasters International.

Melissa is inspired by the impactful work carried out by the Rexdale Community Health Centre, which is located in her home community. She pledges to contribute meaningfully to the diverse perspectives and needs of her community as a member of the board.

Jia is an executive with 30 years professional experience in large private sector and public sector organizations as an engineer and a business leader..  She is a proficient problem solver and collaborator, leading large teams through transformative programs and commercial transactions.  She is a passionate, authentic people leader who is dedicated to team development and organizational culture.

She is a mother of 2 active kids and an immigrant to Canada.  She raises her children fully aware of their Quebecois-Korean heritage and the importance of diversity and giving back to your community.

Sinthu is a healthcare professional with over a decade of experience improving health outcomes for diverse communities in both Canada and India. She specializes in public health, clinical research, and healthcare delivery, with a strong focus on chronic disease prevention and health equity.

Her most recent role was as a COVID-19 Case Manager at the Ontario Ministry of Health, where she supported various public health departments and collaborated with stakeholders to advance public health initiatives across Ontario.

Her previous roles include enhancing patient satisfaction and operational efficiency as a Physician Navigator in Southlake’s Emergency Department, screening children for vision and hearing abnormalities in high-need areas of the GTA, and conducting research on chronic disease prevention in marginalized communities.

She holds a medical degree and a post-graduate certificate in clinical research. Having grown up in Rexdale, Sinthu is deeply committed to uplifting her community and is passionate about using her expertise to support local health and wellness initiatives for all.

Sukhman has over twelve years of experience driving impactful change in the healthcare system, working in consulting and public sector. He has led and managed various projects and initiatives with clients ranging from federal and provincial governments, associations, healthcare providers and health tech companies. In the last three years, Sukhman has leveraged his vast experience in consulting, including his global health experience, to guide a complex strategic planning process and other critical projects for a seniors’ care provider, aligning the assets across multiple entities and service lines of this matrix organisation. He is passionate about helping healthcare organisations transform themselves to deliver person-centred experiences enabled by technology.

Enobong Udofa is a health equity and systems leader with expertise in public health, policy, and organizational change. She holds a Master of Public Health from Western University and a BSc in Neuroscience with a minor in International Development from Dalhousie University.

Enobong has led equity and inclusion initiatives across hospital, community, and provincial health system settings, advancing policies, advocacy, and partnerships that strengthen staff culture and patient care. She has worked closely with Indigenous communities, older adults, children in child care services, and other underserved populations to address barriers to care and promote health equity.

As a Black immigrant to Canada, Enobong brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her leadership, ensuring that diverse voices are represented and prioritized in health system planning, advocacy, and service delivery.