Katie Heelis is an accomplished health sector expert with experience leading policy, communications and advocacy campaigns for some of Canada’s largest health organizations. Katie is currently the Vice President at EnterpriseHealth within Enterprise Canada, a leading national communications firm. She brings a vast experience working in the health sector including working for the Ontario Ministry of Health, Ontario hospitals and many other community health agencies to the Margaret’s Board. Katie is a long-time advocate for better mental health and addictions care in Ontario, including serving as the Interim CEO for Addictions and Mental Health Ontario. Katie is a graduate of the Balsillie School of International Affairs, holding a Master’s degree in International Public Policy, and a former Research Fellow at an independent and non-partisan think-tank, the Centre for International Governance and Innovation.

An accomplished technology, data, and insights professional Luke has demonstrated experience in developing, growing and managing high functioning teams through periods of rapid growth. Luke has led the roll out of advanced technology across some of Canada’s most recognizable brands and specializes in leading complex projects. He is a trusted advisor to Toronto based technology startups. Currently, Luke is the Chief Financial Officer at Leading Edge Physiotherapy. Luke holds an Honours BA in Economics from McMaster University and various other finance certifications. He brings excellent strategic planning, communication, and negotiation skills.

Chris Gordon is a Partner and senior leader at EY in Canada, where he leads large, multidisciplinary teams serving major organizations across Canada and around the world. With more than 25 years of professional services experience, he advises clients on talent strategy, mobility, immigration, workforce enablement and business transformation. Known for bringing diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges, Chris has also held a range of leadership roles focused on innovation, inclusion and growth, and has served on firm committees and initiatives in Canada and globally.

 Christ brings to Margaret’s a strong commitment to community impact, governance and human-centred leadership. He serves on the board and governance committee of Margaret’s and is deeply committed to supporting organizations that create pathways to dignity, stability and opportunity for vulnerable communities. Having grown up in a low-income, high-risk community in London, UK, he brings both professional expertise and personal perspective to his board service. He is passionate about helping organizations build inclusive futures and expand opportunity for those who are too often underserved.

Emily Naddaf is a lifelong learner and community builder. As someone who gets her energy from connecting with people, she feels the most full when helping others.

She currently leads community growth at Wealthsimple Foundation, mixing her drive to do good with her passion for education, helping more Canadians achieve their version of financial freedom. In 2017, she started an educational organization called Elena’s Club, with the goal of connecting more women around topics like finance, politics and wellness. 

With over a decade of communications and consulting experience, for both public and private clients, she has learnt to connect meaningfully, cultivate strategic partnerships and empower others through knowledge-sharing. 

Emily holds a Graduate Certificate in Public Relations from Humber College and a Bachelor’s Degree with Honors in Political Studies from Queen’s University. 

She brings a mix of digital-first marketing, strategic communications, partnership and fundraising skills to the Margaret’s Board. 

An accomplished senior executive and transformational leader who was responsible for the creation and implementation of a diversity and inclusion strategy for both the Ontario Public Service and the broader public-sector agencies of the Ministry of the Attorney General. Specialized in inclusive organizational change strategies and processes within complex national and international organizations. Extensive national and international speaking experience on issues of social inclusion and human capital strategies including; the European Union, the United States and the continents of Africa and Asia. An experienced broadcaster, who reported, anchored and hosted news and current affairs programs for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), CTV NewsNet and Vision television. Noelle holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Windsor. She concurrently sits on the Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s Board of Directors.