Item - 2015.CA4.1

Appointees' biographies:

Stacey Berry

Stacey Berry is passionate about community development and health awareness. She has an MA in Public Policy, Administration and Law, and an Honours BA from York University. Stacey worked as a constituency assistant for a MPP, as an Office Manager and Correspondence Coordinator for the Minister of Health Promotion and Sport, as a Government and Public Relations Liaison to the Minister of Consumer Services and interned as a federal policy assistant for Local Initiatives Support Corporation in Washington D.C. Stacey is the owner of Bstellar Consulting Group.

Ashna Bowry

Ashna Bowry is an academic Family Physician at St Michael's Hospital, Toronto. She trained at the University of Bristol, UK and completed a residency in Family Medicine at the University of Toronto. Ashna graduated with an MSc degree in International Health and Tropical Medicine from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Ashna's clinical focus is providing primary care to vulnerable patients in inner-city Toronto, mainly pediatric, mental health and chronic disease management cases.

Chris Glover

Chris Glover is an educator and researcher who serves as the Toronto District School Board Trustee for Etobicoke Centre and as an Adjunct Professor at York University.  As a Trustee, Chris has been a strong advocate for community use of schools, fair funding, and for improving special education services.  As a researcher he has conducted studies on newcomer settlement services, adult education needs, women's health issues, gambling, and teenage drug use prevention.  Chris is currently researching the health impact of student debt.

Angela Jonsson

Angela Jonsson is currently Manager of Stakeholders for Canada's Minister of Labour. She has worked in all levels of government including the Toronto District School Board, and in the 2008 presidential race in the USA. Angela has served in a variety of leadership roles for election campaigns, volunteers regularly tutoring and mentoring high school students, and is an active member of various not-for-profit organizations. In her spare time, she enjoys running marathons, baking, and exploring the city.

Elisa Levi

Elisa Levi currently works with the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer as Director of Strategy Implementation for First Nations, Inuit and Metis Cancer Control.  Elisa contributes her leadership skills to various organizations, including serving as co-chair of the Aboriginal Nutrition Network, Governing Circle Director for The Circle, Advisor at Small Change Fund, and Trustee for Nawash. Elisa has a Master's of Public Health from Lakehead University, and a BASC from Ryerson University.

Paul Nagpal

Paul Nagpal is an advisor working with small and mid-sized companies. He provides sales & growth advisory and interim management services, particularly within the technology, food, and retail sectors. Paul has worked with many companies to help them define strategies that drive sustainable sales growth.  Paul also sits on a number of boards and is an advisor/mentor to many start-up companies, providing both oversight and hands-on support to ensure they are best positioned for success.

Peter Wong

Dr. Peter Wong trained in Paediatric/Cardiology at SickKids Hospital, is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, is an Assistant Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto, and has a Master's and a PhD in Public Health.  Peter is the past Site Chief of Paediatrics at William Osler Health Centre and Medical Consultant with Niagara Region Public Health. He has received recognitions from the Rexdale Community Health Centre and SickKids Hospital.

City Council recessed its public session and met as Committee of the Whole in closed session on March 31, 2015, to consider confidential information on this Item as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Board of Health.

The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:

1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Board of Health, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed:

- Stacey Berry

- Ashna Bowry

- Angela Jonsson

- Elisa Levi

- Paul Nagpal

- Peter Wong

2. City Council appoint Angela Kennedy as the education representative on the Board of Health, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 30, 2018, and until a successor is appointed.

3. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (February 20, 2015) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Board of Health.

Candidates' biographies:

Stacey Berry

Stacey Berry is passionate about community development and health awareness. She has an MA in Public Policy, Administration and Law, and an Honours BA from York University. Stacey worked as a constituency assistant for a MPP, as an Office Manager and Correspondence Coordinator for the Minister of Health Promotion and Sport, as a Government and Public Relations Liaison to the Minister of Consumer Services and interned as a federal policy assistant for Local Initiatives Support Corporation in Washington D.C. Stacey is the owner of Bstellar Consulting Group.

Ashna Bowry

Ashna Bowry is an academic Family Physician at St Michael's Hospital, Toronto. She trained at the University of Bristol, UK and completed a residency in Family Medicine at the University of Toronto. Ashna graduated with an MSc degree in International Health and Tropical Medicine from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Ashna's clinical focus is providing primary care to vulnerable patients in inner-city Toronto, mainly pediatric, mental health and chronic disease management cases.

Angela Jonsson

Angela Jonsson is currently Manager of Stakeholders for Canada's Minister of Labour. She has worked in all levels of government including the Toronto District School Board, and in the 2008 presidential race in the USA. Angela has served in a variety of leadership roles for election campaigns, volunteers regularly tutoring and mentoring high school students, and is an active member of various not-for-profit organizations. In her spare time, she enjoys running marathons, baking, and exploring the city.

Angela Kennedy

Angela Kennedy is an RN and Certified Diabetes Educator currently working as a staff member of the Diabetes Care Team at Toronto East General Hospital. She was educated in Toronto attending Corpus Christi Elementary School, Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School and St Joseph's School of Nursing. She was first elected school trustee with the Toronto Catholic District School Board in 2000 and is currently serving her 5th term.

Elisa Levi

Elisa Levi currently works with the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer as Director of Strategy Implementation for First Nations, Inuit and Metis Cancer Control.  Elisa contributes her leadership skills to various organizations, including serving as co-chair of the Aboriginal Nutrition Network, Governing Circle Director for The Circle, Advisor at Small Change Fund, and Trustee for Nawash. Elisa has a Master's of Public Health from Lakehead University, and a BASC from Ryerson University.

Paul Nagpal

Paul Nagpal is an advisor working with small and mid-sized companies. He provides sales & growth advisory and interim management services, particularly within the technology, food, and retail sectors. Paul has worked with many companies to help them define strategies that drive sustainable sales growth.  Paul also sits on a number of boards and is an advisor/mentor to many start-up companies, providing both oversight and hands-on support to ensure they are best positioned for success.

Peter Wong

Dr. Peter Wong trained in Paediatric/Cardiology at SickKids Hospital, is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, is an Assistant Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto, and has a Master's and a PhD in Public Health.  Peter is the past Site Chief of Paediatrics at William Osler Health Centre and Medical Consultant with Niagara Region Public Health. He has received recognitions from the Rexdale Community Health Centre and SickKids Hospital.

The Interview Subcommittee for the Board of Health conducted interviews on February 27, 2015 and forwards its recommended candidates to the Civic Appointments Committee.