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OUR TEAM

SUPPORT TEAM

If you would like to contact anyone on staff, please use our CONTACT US form to have your email forwarded to the appropriate person.

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Gauri
Medical Secretary / Reception

 

Shannon Verge

Shannon 
Administrative Assistant 

 

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Gisèle
Programs Administrator

 

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Helen, CPA, CA
Financial Controller

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Lorna 
Medical Office Assistant

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Lorrie Hagen, MHSc, RD
Executive Director

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Amy  
Development Officer

 CLINICAL STAFF

Empowering people with type 1 diabetes to live fully by providing extraordinary care, education and a community of unwavering support.
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Diana, BASc., RD
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Heather, RN
 

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JenniferBASc, MSc, RD
 

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Francie, BASc, RD
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Jennifer, RPN
 

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Justin, RN
 
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Karyn, BASc, RD
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Kate, MSW, RSW
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Kathy, RSW
 

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Kerry, RN, CDE
 

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Leanne, RD

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Lindsay, RN
 
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Lori, RN
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Megan, RD, CDE
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Margaret, RN, CDE
 
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Natalie, RN
 

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Sandy, RN, CDE
 
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Stephanie, RSW
 

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Susan, MSc., RD, CDE
 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Non-profit organizations rely on strong leadership to drive change and achieve their mission. The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre is led by a volunteer board of directors - comprised of a diverse group with varied expertise - who provide leadership and guide the organization on behalf of its membership.

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Serge Babin
Chair

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Carol Stevenson
Vice-Chair

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Michael Grass
Director
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Alan Curry
Treasurer

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Ian Robertson
Director

 

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Marlene Grass, RN
Founder

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Christa Hruska
Director


 

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Pepe Bakshi
Director


 

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Dana Dignard
Director

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Michael Banfield
Director

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Rishita Peterson
Director

MEDICAL ADVISORS

Jeremy

Dr. Jeremy Gilbert
Medical Advisor - Adults

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Dr. Valerie Lewis
Medical Advisor - Paediatric

HELP US BUILD A HEALTHY FUTURE.

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