DHF Alumni Symposium Our Lives, Our World, Our Future

Program Book, June 3rd 2018 University of Toronto, Hart House

Symposium Schedule

University of Toronto, Hart House

7 Hart House Circle, Toronto ON M5S 3H3

June 3rd, 2018, 8:30 am to 2:00 pm

Event Details Time Location

Breakfast & Registration 8:30am - 9:00am Great Hall and Lower

Gallery (main level)

Panel 1: Medical Sciences 9:00am - 10:30am East Common Room

(main level)

Panel 2: Law and Political

Sciences 9:00am - 10:30am

South Dining Room

(second level)

Panel 3: Social Work and

Community 9:00am - 10:30am

Debates Room

(second level)

Panel 4: Business and

Accounting 9:00am - 10:30am

Music Room (second

level)

Coffee & Tea Break 10:30am - 11:00am Great Hall and Lower

Gallery (main level)

Panel 5: Nursing and Health

Administration 11:00am - 12:30pm

Music Room (second

level)

Panel 6: Math, Computers

and Engineering 11:00am - 12:30pm

Debates Room (second

level)

Panel 7: Arts, Media and

Communications 11:00am - 12:30pm

South Dining Room

(second level)

Panel 8: Parents of Type 1

Youth 11:00am - 12:30pm

East Common Room

(main level)

Alumni Meet and Greet 12:30pm - 1:00pm Lower Gallery and Quad

(courtyard, main level)

Lunch & Closing Remarks 1:00pm - 2:00pm Great Hall

Hart House, Main Level Floor Plan

9. Quad - Alumni Meet & Greet

10. Lower Gallery - Registration and Exhibitor Area, Coffee & Tea Break,

and Alumni Meet and Greet

11. Great Hall - Breakfast and Opening Remarks, and Alumni Luncheon

12. East Common Room - Panel 1: Medical Sciences and Panel 8:

Parents of Type 1 Youth

Hart House, Second Level Floor Plan

2. South Dining Room - Panel 2: Law & Political Sciences, and Panel 7:

Arts, Media & Communications

4. Music Room - Panel 4: Business & Accounting, and Panel 5: Nursing &

Health Administration

8. Debates Room - Panel 3: Social Work & Community, and Panel 6:

Math, Computers & Engineering

Campus Parking Information

2. King’s College Circle Parking

1. Hart House Circle Parking

3. Tower Bridge Parking

Symposium Menu

Thank You to our Lunch and Coffee sponsors:

Continental Breakfast

(8:30 am to 9:00 am)

Assorted Juices and Water

Sliced Fresh Fruit

Assorted Fresh Baked Pastries

Assorted Individual Yoghurts

Hard Boiled Eggs

Freshly Brewed Coffee & Selection of Teas

Morning Break

(10:30 am to 11:00 am)

Freshly Brewed Coffee & Selection of Teas

Assorted Juices and Water

Granola Bars

Alumni Luncheon

(12:30 pm to 2:00 pm)

Seasonal Gourmet Sandwiches and Wraps

Mixed Green Salad and Soup

Selection of Dessert Squares

Sliced Fresh Fruit

Assorted Juices and Water

Freshly Brewed Coffee and Selection of Teas

Welcome to our Alumni Symposium

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Diabetes Hope

Foundation’s first Alumni Symposium. With

support from our generous community partners,

corporate sponsors and exhibitors, we have been

able to host this exciting new event for our alumni,

their families and the diabetes community.

Since 1999, Diabetes Hope Foundation has

awarded 686 scholarships to secondary students with diabetes from

across Canada. Through this inaugural event, the foundation hopes

to bring together alumni families from coast to coast to join us in

celebrating the 20th year of Diabetes Hope Foundation's Scholarship

Program.

The theme of our symposium is “Our Lives, Our World, Our Future.”

The objective of the symposium is to prepare T1D youth and their

families for life after university and transition into young adulthood.

We have a great program lined up for today, featuring 7 professional

speaking panels and a special panel of parents to support youth and

their families. Our 31 type 1 speakers and moms have been specially

curated by our Alumni Board and planning committee to provide a

broad spectrum of professional and educational experience to support

the transitioning needs of all youth living with type 1 diabetes.

Our hope is that you come away from this event inspired by the lived

experiences of our alumni, more prepared to move into the next stage

of your type 1 journey, with a new network of friends to support your

transition into young adulthood.

Thank you for attending our event, and we look forward to seeing you

again in the future.

Sincerely,

Barbara Pasternak,

Founder and Chair

Panel 1: Medical Sciences

Current Occupation

Critical Care Medicine

Fellow, London Health

Sciences Centre

College/University

University of Ottawa,

Medicine

Amanda Young

2005 Medtronic Scholarship

Amanda Young was awarded with a Diabetes

Hope Scholarship in 2005, has since

completed a B.Sc. in Chemistry at Western

University, her medical degree (MD) and

internal medicine residency at University of

Ottawa, and she is currently enrolled in the

Critical Care Medicine subspecialty fellowship

program at Western University.

Beyond Amanda’s academic achievements,

she is also engaged with international diabetes

youth advocacy groups, and mentors DHF

scholarship recipients and high school

students with type 1 diabetes. She is looking

forward to completing her fellowship to begin a

mixed career in critical care and internal

medicine to support the diabetes community.

Current Occupation

Physiotherapist

College/University

McMaster University,

Physiotherapy

Miriam Beatty

2009 Medtronic Scholarship

Miriam Beatty received her Diabetes Hope

Scholarship in 2009 and obtained her Masters

of Physiotherapy from McMaster University in

2015. Miriam currently has two part-time jobs

in culturally diverse and ethnically rich

workplaces in the Hamilton area where she

has the opportunity to share her passion and

experiences with other youth in the

community.

Miriam believes that her diabetes has helped

her become more compassionate when

working with clients who live with chronic

illnesses. She is passionate about helping

people live well with any illness or condition,

using exercise and relaxation strategies.

Current Occupation

Doctor of Chiropractic

Candidate

College/University

Canadian Memorial

Chiropractic College,

Chiropractic Medicine

Ferzin Mahava

2011 Novo Nordisk Scholarship

Ferzin Mahava received her Novo Nordisk

Scholarship in 2011, and has since completed

her undergraduate degree in Health Sciences

at the University of Ottawa, and went on to

work towards completing the Doctor of

Chiropractic program at the Canadian

Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto.

She is extremely passionate about healthcare

and overall well-being, and knows that passion

will come through when she starts treating

patients. Outside of school, she enjoys

spending time outdoors and with her family.

Ferzin continues to be engaged with Diabetes

Hope Foundation as a Type 1 mentor for the

Peer Support program and looks forward to

sharing her experiences with her peers in the

diabetes community.

Current Occupation

Doctor of Veterinary

Medicine Candidate

College/University

Ontario Veterinary Medicine,

Veterinary Medicine

Nicola Wenn

2013 AccuChek Scholarship

Nicola Wenn received her Diabetes Hope

Scholarship in 2013 and completed a Bio-

Medical Science degree at the University of

Guelph. Since then, Nicola has worked as a

Residence Assistant mentoring first year

students as she worked towards her dream of

becoming a veterinarian. After completing only

three years of undergraduate studies, Nicola

was granted early acceptance into the Ontario

Veterinary College Class of 2020.

Outside of school, Nicola has been involved in

diabetes advocacy and mentorship initiatives

including speaking as a student panelist at the

annual Bio-Medical Science Symposium at the

University of Guelph, and working for Diabetes

Canada as a summer camp counsellor at D-

Camps for children living with Type 1 across

the country.

Panel 2: Law and Political Sciences

Current Occupation

Commercial Litigator

Norton Rose Fulbright

Canada

College/University

Dalhousie University, Juris

Doctor

Andrew McCoomb

2004 PharmAssist Scholarship

Andrew McCoomb received his Diabetes Hope

Scholarship in 2004, and has since completed

a degree in English Literature from Western

University and a Juris Doctor from Dalhousie

University. While in law school, Andrew

received the Robert E. Bamford Memorial

Award as the graduating student who best

combined academic excellence with a

commitment to the law school community.

Andrew is currently a commercial litigator at

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. Andrew

practices complex commercial litigation, with a

focus on shareholder and contract disputes,

securities matters, antitrust litigation and

intellectual property matters. He regularly acts

for companies in the technology, financial

services and transport sectors ranging from

start-ups to multinationals.

Current Occupation

Corporate Associate

Dentons Canada LLP

College/University

Windsor University

Juris Doctor, Law

Matthew Dunnet

2005 5Factor Fitness Scholarship

Matthew Dunnet received his Diabetes Hope

Scholarship in 2005. Since receiving his

scholarship, he has completed a Masters

degree in Political Science and Government

from Western University and a Juris Doctor

from the University of Windsor. Matt is

currently a Corporate Associate at Dentons

Canada LLP, where he practices business law

in Toronto.

Diagnosed at 16, and pumping since 21, he

successfully balances the health demands of

living with type 1 diabetes with his work and

life. Matthew has been an active volunteer for

Diabetes Hope Foundation since receiving his

scholarship, and has been serving as the

Alumni Committee Chair for the last 5 years.

He is committed to giving back and strives to

be a model for the diabetes community.

Current Occupation

Compliance Case Manager

The College of Physicians

and Surgeons of Ontario

College/University

University of Ottawa

Doctor of Law, Common

Law

Aviva Kornhauser

2005 BMO Financial Scholarship

Aviva Kornhauser received her Diabetes Hope

Scholarship in 2005, and went on to complete

a degree in International Development from

the University of Guelph and a Doctor of Law

from the University of Ottawa. Aviva currently

works for the College of Physicians and

Surgeons of Ontario as a Compliance Case

Manager, where she leverages risk

assessment analysis in providing oversight

and monitoring of statutory committee

decisions.

Diabetes does not stop Aviva from enjoying all

that life has to offer. Just two months after

being diagnosed at 14, she began travelling.

She studied abroad for a semester at Tel Aviv

University during her third year at the

University of Guelph and lived in Wellington,

New Zealand for a year after being called to

the Ontario bar. She has skydived Fox Glacier,

hiked Kata Tjuta and recently obtained her

PADI - scuba diving certification in Colombia at

the beginning of 2018.

Panel 3: Social Work and Community

Current Occupation

Clinical Therapist

BC Schizophrenia Society

and Brighteyes Therapy

Centre

College/University

University of Calgary,

Social Work

Ki Speer

2000 Thomson Kernaghan Scholarship

Ki Speer was a recipient of the Diabetes Hope

Foundation Scholarship in 2000. Since

receiving her scholarship, Ki has completed a

Master of Social Work at the University of

Calgary with specialization in mental health

and therapy practice. After completing her

social work degree, she opened an

independent practice called Brighteyes

Therapy Center, where she aims to make

progressive, trauma-informed mental health

treatment more accessible within her local

communities. Her social work background and

current experience includes child and youth

care for families at risk.

Ki is also actively engaged in the community

through her work as a Family Educator and

Regional Program Manager for the BC

Schizophrenia Society, delivering front-line

support, education and resources to families

affected by any form of serious mental illness.

Current Occupation

Clinical Case Manager

London Family Court

Clinic

College/University

Western University,

Social Work

Jade Allen

2005 Nancy Ryce Scholarship

Jade Allen received the Nancy Ryce

Scholarship in 2005 from Diabetes Hope

Foundation and graduated with a degree in

Criminology and Psychology from Western

University. She then completed a Social

Service Diploma at Fanshawe College, and

currently works as a Clinical Case Manager for

the London Family Court Clinic.

Jade was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at

the age of 10 and has actively assisted with

many DHF programs, including the diabetes

youth retreats, mentorship program and

transition workshops. As the current Vice Chair

of Diabetes Hope Foundation’s Alumni

Committee, Jade continues to be a strong

advocate for the youth it serves.

Current Occupation

Child and Youth Worker

York Region District School

Board

College/University

Ryerson University, Child

and Youth Care

Kristin Herriott

2009 Armel Family Scholarship

Kristin Herriott received her Diabetes Hope

Scholarship in 2009, and went on to complete

Ryerson University's Child and Youth Care

Program in 2015. Kristin currently works for

the York Region District School Board as a

CYW (Child and Youth Worker) at Red Maple

Public School.

Since receiving her scholarship, Kristin has

been an active volunteer of Diabetes Hope

Foundation and lead cheerleader for many of

the foundation’s programs and new initiatives.

Kristin is a current member of the Scholarship

Alumni Committee, and strives to continuously

engage current and future scholarship

recipients through exciting new events,

activities and social media to maintain an

ongoing dialogue with the type 1 community.

Current Occupation

Community Programs

Developer, St. John’s

Native Friendship Centre

College/University

Memorial University,

Biochemistry and Nutrition

Heidi Dixon

2009 Medtronic Canada Scholarship

Heidi Dixon is a Program Coordinator at the

St. John’s Native Friendship Centre. With a

formal education in Community Recreation

Leadership, Heidi plays a key role in the

planning and logistics associated with all

SJNFC Special Events. Heidi facilitates the

organization’s Aboriginal Cultural Diversity

Training social enterprise, and has trained

hundreds of people across the province.

Heidi has a keen interest in the effective

utilization of volunteers and strives to ensure

that volunteering is a mutually beneficial

experience for both the individual and the

organization. Over the last 6 years, Heidi has

also been an active member of DHF’s Alumni

Committee, representing the foundation’s

National Scholarship Program in Eastern

Canada, and has also participated in the

development of many of the foundation’s new

programs and initiatives for youth with

diabetes.

Panel 4: Business and Accounting

Current Occupation

Talent Acquisition

Specialist

Paladin Technologies

College/University

Simon Fraser University

Business Administration

& Communications

Zach McCaskill

2008 LifeScan Scholarship

Zach McCaskill received his Diabetes Hope

Scholarship in 2008, and completed a degree

in Business Administration & Communications

from Simon Fraser University in 2012. He

currently works in recruitment for Paladin

Technologies in British Columbia.

Since graduating, he has found the

management of his diabetes to be a challenge

but one that can be overcome through focus,

preparedness, and spreading awareness to

those around him. Zach is committed to

sharing his personal and lived experiences

with others in the diabetes community to

support youth living with type 1 diabetes.

Current Occupation

Strategic Planning

Coordinator

Kingston Health Science

Centre

College/University

University of Windsor,

Business Administration

Elizabeth Farnell

2011 Tracey Rubinoff Scholarship

Beth Farnell was awarded with the Tracey

Rubinoff scholarship in 2011 and has since

completed a degree in Health Sciences from

Western University and a Master of Business

Administration at the University of Windsor.

Since graduating in 2015, she has been

working in the healthcare administration sector

in Kingston and currently works at Kingston

Health Sciences Centre as a Strategic

Planning Coordinator.

Beth balances her career with a wide variety of

athletic pursuits. She has a strong athletic

background, competing at OFSAA in track and

cross-country skiing while in high school and

rowing for the varsity team while studying at

Western University. More recently, Beth has

been working with her equine partner, Tango

Event, in her spare time and competed at the

Ontario Trillium Championships last summer.

Beth is looking forward to the 2018 Evening

season this year.

Current Occupation

Health Solutions Manager

Purdue Pharma Canada

College/University

University of Toronto

Biomedical Sciences and

Biotechnology

Dimitri de Mel

2012 Michael Morningstar Scholarship

Dimitri De Mel was the recipient of the Michael

Morningstar scholarship in 2012. Since

receiving his scholarship, Dimitri has

completed a degree in Biomedical Sciences

from the University of Ottawa, and then moved

on to complete a Master of Biotechnology at

the University of Toronto.

As part of his master’s program, he interned at

Purdue Pharma Canada as a Commercial

Effectiveness and Business Development

teams and transitioned to a pharmaceutical

sales representative position this year.

Dimitri finds it inspiring to meet other type 1

diabetics and looks forward to sharing his

personal experiences with others in the

diabetes community.

Current Occupation

Financial Analyst

Unilever Canada

College/University

University of Toronto

Accounting and

Management

Maliha Khatri

2014 BMO Financial Scholarship

Maliha received her Diabetes Hope Scholarship in 2014 and is currently in the progress of completing her BBA at University of Toronto. She is part of a co-op program and has completed accounting work-terms at companies such as Citco Canada Inc. and currently at Unilever Canada as their Jr. Financial Analyst. Outside of school, Maliha is passionate about dance and working out as part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, she is also extremely passionate about food and is constantly working to balance her lifestyle.

All her likes and dislikes have been arranged so that her diabetes is manageable. Maliha believes her diabetes has only made her much more responsible and aware of living healthy. It motivates her to be able to live a healthy life even though it may require more effort, but with good support and thinking she thinks it is possible to grow up with diabetes just like anyone else. She wants to raise more awareness and share her experiences with other peers living with Type 1 Diabetes.

Panel 5: Nursing and Health Administration

Current Occupation

Diabetes Clinical

Specialist

Medtronic Canada

College/University

Trent University,

Nursing

Riona Petticrew

2003 DHF Legacy Scholarship

Riona was a recipient of the DHF Legacy Scholarship in 2003. Riona attended the University of Western completing an Honours Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Medical Science and Psychology. After working for two years, she enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Trent University.

After completing the nursing program, she became the Clinical Manager for Animas Canada in Southwestern ON where she functioned as a nurse and Certified Diabetes Educator providing training, education and support to patients, nurses, dieticians and physicians. This year, Riona transitioned into a new position at Medtronic Canada where she is now employed as a Diabetes Clinical Specialist. Riona has been actively involved in DHF, Camp Huronda and Connected in Motion since 2009. She takes her nursing knowledge and lived experience to help others living with diabetes.

Current Occupation

Immunization Clinic

Coordinator,

Public Health Nurse

Halton Region

College/University

Lakehead University

Nursing and Public Health

Rovina Girn

2003 BD Medical Scholarship

Rovina Girn was the recipient of the BD Medical Scholarship in 2003. Since receiving her scholarship, she has completed a degree in Nursing a the University of New Brunswick and a Masters of Public Health at Lakehead University. Rovina currently works as a Public Health Nurse where is responsible for leading specialized programs for public schools and the community within the Halton Region. In particular Rovina specializes in providing healthcare support for youth who are transitioning between healthcare services and systems.

Rovina continues to pay it forward in the diabetes community by volunteering with DHF to lead Peer Support programs, and currently sits on the DHF Alumni Committee and volunteers her time to review scholarships on the Advisory Board.

Current Occupation

Registered Nurse, CDE

Markham Stouffville Hospital

College/University

McMaster University,

Nursing

Amanda Coschi

2010 Nancy Ryce Scholarship

Since receiving the Nancy Ryce Scholarship in

2010, Amanda Coschi went on to complete her

Bachelor of Science in Nursing at McMaster

University. She currently works as a

Registered Nurse at Markham Stouffville

Hospital in Paediatrics and the NICU.

Amanda is also a Certified Diabetes Educator

and is working as the Nursing Coordinator for

Camp Huronda. Since Amanda received her

scholarship, she has actively paid it forward

with the Diabetes Hope Foundation by

volunteering on the Ontario Scholarship

Advisory Board, recently joining the Board of

Directors, and supporting the foundation in

developing new programs for at-risk and

transitioning teens with diabetes. Amanda is

very happy to welcome you to the DHF 20th

symposium!

Current Occupation

Clinical Team Lead –

Diabetes

LAMP Community Health

Centre

College/University

Ryerson University

Nutrition and Food

Izabella Smolik

2010 Jessica Paczek Scholarship

Izabela Smolik received her Diabetes Hope

Scholarship in 2010, and is a current member

of the foundation’s Scholarship Alumni

Committee and coordinates the foundation’s

Peer Support Program for youth living with

diabetes.

Izabela completed a Bachelor of Applied

Science specializing in Nutrition and Food in

2014 at Ryerson University, and was recently

certified as a Diabetes Educator in 2017. She

is currently employed as the Clinical Team

Lead, Registered Dietitian, and Certified

Diabetes Educator at West Toronto Diabetes

Education Program.

Panel 6: Math, Computers and Engineering

Current Occupation

Manager, Station

Operations and

Licensing, Amec Foster

Wheeler Nuclear

Canada

College/University

Carleton University

Aerospace Engineering

Sean Donnelly

2006 LifeScan Scholarship

Sean Donnelly is a Professional Engineer and the Manager of Station Operations and Licensing at Amec Foster Wheeler Nuclear Canada, headquartered in Toronto. Sean is an experienced project manager, technical contributor and integrator in a wide variety of multi-disciplinary projects within the nuclear power generation industry. In addition to providing technical, safety, and licensing support for operating reactors, Sean is leading Amec Foster Wheeler activities in Canada to develop, commercialize, and deploy small modular reactors and advanced reactors.

Sean received his Diabetes Hope Scholarship in 2006, and currently sits on the Ontario Scholarship Advisory Board as a reviewer for the Scholarship Program. Over the last 10 years, he has been an active volunteer of the foundation and has supported DHF’s programs as a mentor, youth leader and guest speaker at many alumni events.

Current Occupation

Quality Assurance of

Medical Devices and

Construction

Aecon Group

College/University

Queens University, Math

and Chemistry

Matthew Pacchione

2009 BD Medical-Diabetes Care Scholarship

Matthew Pacchione was awarded with a Diabetes Hope Scholarship in 2009, and went on to complete a degree in Math and Chemistry from Queen’s University, and certification in Quality Assurance Management from Sheridan College. Since he graduated in 2013, Matthew has been working in the field of Quality Assurance of medical devices and construction and currently works for the Aecon Group.

Matthew has been a volunteer with the Diabetes Hope Foundation since he received his scholarship. Matthew currently sits on the Ontario Scholarship Advisory Board as a reviewer, is a current member of the Scholarship Alumni Committee, and mentors youth living with diabetes through DHF’s Peer Support Program.

Current Occupation

Lead Technologist

X Movement

College/University

Ryerson University,

Computer Science

Daniel Max Siegel

2011 AccuChek Scholarship

Dan received his Diabetes Hope Scholarship

in 2011 and went on to study Computer

Science at Ryerson University. While

attending, he led technological development at

a number of startup companies in fields

ranging from social media to 3D printing. Now,

he works in youth development and mental

health, helping teachers teach social and

emotional learning.

Diagnosed at the beginning of high school and

starting on the pump soon after, Dan

participated in the Diabetes Hope Foundation

mentorship program and will continue striving

to give back to youth living with type 1

diabetes.

Current Occupation

Energy Efficiency Analyst

ICF Olsen

College/University

Queen’s University

Electronics and Electrical

Engineering

Alex Bennett

2012 Dr. Robert Ehrlich Scholarship

Alex Bennett received his Diabetes Hope

Scholarship in 2012. Alex is a recent graduate

from the Electrical Engineering program at

Queen's University, and currently works at ICF

International as an Energy Efficiency Analyst

with a focus on energy modeling, optimizations

and tool development.

Outside of work, Alex is an avid hiker, cyclist

and rock climber, and looks forward to meeting

others in the diabetes community to share his

transition experiences.

Panel 7: Arts, Music and Communications

Current Occupation

Independent Filmmaker

College/University

Bishops University,

Music and Literature

Mike Pivar

2003 Canada Dry Scholarship

Mike received his DHF Scholarship in 2003.

He studied Music and Literature at Bishop's

University then attended Concordia for

Communications Studies. He currently works

on commercial and independent projects as a

freelance producer, director and writer.

Mike's work has been featured on the National

Film Board's educational platform and thanks

to a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts

his most recent documentary is now available

through the artist-run distributor - Vtape.

Communities are the focus of his work. Mike's

career is filled with experiences of working with

other diabetics and this community is one that

he is incredibly thankful to be a part of.

Current Occupation

TSN – The Sports

Network Canada

Lead Writer

College/University

York University

Broadcast Journalism

Ryan Bolta

2005 Humphrys Scholarship

Ryan Bolta currently works at TSN as a lead

writer and producer of content for Tim Hortons

That’s Hockey, and as a Highlight Manager for

Sportscentre. He received his Diabetes Hope

Scholarship in 2005, before graduating from

Seneca @ York University and The College of

Sports Media, earning broadcast journalism

diplomas from both schools. Ryan will

celebrate his 10-year anniversary with TSN in

2018 and spends much of time away from

work in both the sports and diabetes

communities.

Outside of work, he pays it forward in the

diabetes community by volunteering his time to

speak at public events, diabetes research/

education symposiums, and charity

fundraisers to increase awareness about the

challenges youth face living with diabetes.

Current Occupation

Freelance classical

Musician, Oboe and English

horn, Quintroversy

College/University

University of Cincinnati

College,

Conservatory of Music

Danielle Johannes

2007 Chesterfield Shop Scholarship

Danielle Johannes, an active freelance

musician, has performed with the National Arts

Centre Orchestra, the Winnipeg Symphony,

the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, the

Niagara Symphony Orchestra and the

Kingston Symphony, among others. She

regularly performs with the Toronto Concert

Orchestra, including the summer Symphony in

the Garden series at Casa Loma and is one of

the musicians recorded on Scarborough

Philharmonic’s latest CD, Canadian

Panorama.

Danielle is an artist with Prologue to the

Performing Arts, and performs in elementary

schools throughout Ontario with her woodwind

quintet, Quintroversy. Danielle received her

Diabetes Hope scholarship in 2007, and has

completed a Masters of Music from the

University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory

of Music, an Honours Bachelor of Music with

High Distinction from Wilfrid Laurier University

and an Artist Diploma from the Glenn Gould

School.

Panel 8: Parents of Type 1 Youth

President, Industrial

Property Management

Menarah Investments

Debbie Kornhauser 2005 Alumni Mother

Debbie Kornhauser’s first connection with the Diabetes Hope Foundation (DHF) was in 2005 when her daughter Aviva (diagnosed with T1D at age 14) received a DHF scholarship. Aviva went on to receive a law degree and now works as Compliance Case Manager for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

In light of the challenges Aviva faced (and continues to face) living with T1D, Debbie became involved with the diabetes community by raising awareness through speaking engagements and participating in the annual Walk for a Cure for T1D for the last 15 years. She provided mentoring to support parents and families affected by T1D, later chairing the mentorship program and training future mentors. Debbie has also chaired anti-bullying and anti-racism initiatives for youth. She is President of Menarah Investments Limited, involved in industrial property management.

Retired Teacher

Toronto District School

Board

Linda Herriott 2009 Alumni Mother

Linda Herriot first became involved with Diabetes Hope Foundation in 2009 when her daughter Kristin received a scholarship. Since then, she has been an active volunteer for the foundation and works with other mothers in the T1D community to empower youth and families living with diabetes.

Linda Herriott graduated from York university with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and a Bachelor of Education from University of Toronto. Linda has been teaching Cooperative Education with the Toronto District School Board for 25 years, where she has been involved with finding job placements for students in many different fields. In 2017, Linda retired from her position with TDSB and recently completed a short term assignment coordinating Sunnybrook’s co-op program.

Registered Nurse

Victoria Order of Nurses

Esther Beatty

2009 Alumni Mother

Esther Beatty currently works as a certified

palliative care nurse in the community. Esther

and her family lived in West Africa from 1998-

2012. During this time, she worked as

community nurse and diabetes educator.

Diabetes education and management was a

challenge in a country with few resources. This

challenge became personal when her

daughter was diagnosed with T1D at the age

of 17.

Esther’s daughter Miriam received her

Diabetes Hope Scholarship in 2009, and now

also works in the healthcare sector as a

physiotherapist. Esther has been thrilled with

the support that her daughter received from

the diabetes community during her transition

back to Canada and university.

Insurance Advisor

Independent Financial

Group

Denise Armel

2013 Alumni Mother

Denise Armel reached out to Diabetes Hope

Foundation when their 10-year-old daughter

was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2009.

Wanting to help other children and youth living

with the day to day challenges of diabetes,

The Armel Family Fund Scholarship was

established in 2010. Through her fundraising

efforts, 10 scholarships have been awarded to

Ontario secondary students living with

diabetes.

Denise has been working in the financial

services industry since 1999 helping many

families achieve their dreams, by setting up

investment savings plans for their children's

post-secondary education. Denise currently

works for the Independent Financial Group as

an Insurance Advisor.

Panel 8: Parents of Type 1 Youth

Continued...

Fundraiser and T1D

Community Advocate

Dana Greenberg 2017 Alumni Mother

Dana Greenberg was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 1972, at the age of 7. Her youngest daughter Marley was diagnosed with T1D 10 years ago at the age of 8. Dana had always been involved in the T1D community but became further immersed in it once Marley was diagnosed. She quickly came to realize that she was in a unique position -- she understood what it means to be both a T1D and what it means to be a parent of a T1D!

Dana became involved with the Diabetes Hope Foundation in 2017 when Marley received a DHF scholarship. Dana is an active volunteer with many diabetic organizations in Toronto, where she chairs various committees, takes on speaking engagements, and mentors other families living with T1D. Dana worked as a professional fundraiser for over 20 years and currently works with her husband running a home inspection business.

Acknowledgements

Board of Directors

Barbara Pasternak,

Founder and Chair

Peter Atkins

Vice Chair

Joseph Falconeri

Secretary

Edward Henley

Treasurer

Joan Canavan Amanda Coschi

Bob Edwards Dr. Robert Ehrlich

Jeremy Freedman Joe Pasternak

Paul Ryce Dr. Angelo Simone

Ted J. Supelov Dr. Julio Szmuilowicz

Scholarship Advisory Board

Jade Allen Meg Archibald

Peter Atkins Amanda Coschi

Sean Donnelly Sharon Fraser

Karen Higginson Alanna Landry

Cesar Leon Elaine Lester

Matthew Pacchione Dr. Amish Parikh

Barbara Pasternak Riona Petticrew

Ruth Pichora Dr. Angelo Simone, Chair

Jennifer Spearen Dr. Julio Szmuilowicz

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