Jeremy is the Director of Finance and Technology Services/Treasurer with the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. He previously worked for the Region of Durham for 15 years in progressive roles within both the finance and works departments. With nearly 25 years of financial experience in both the public and private sectors, he brings diversified financial expertise to the Grandview Kids Board of Directors, serving as the Board Chair.

Terry is the Interim President and Chief Executive Officer at Kensington Health. He is an accomplished business executive with a diverse range of experience, including strategy, accounting, finance, debt issuance, infrastructure, information management, human resources management, government relations and governance. Terry joined the Board to provide support for the journey Grandview staff, clients and caregivers are on, using his expertise in large infrastructure projects to help the organization succeed in the development opportunities ahead, including its capital project. He says, “I am continually inspired by how this organization, with the support of its community, is working to build a new Centre of Excellence.”

Catherine is a Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT) with Durham District School Board, where she fell in love with inclusive education early on in her career. Through various roles, including teaching adaptive swimming lessons, lifeguarding and her eventual teaching roles, inclusivity has been a lifelong focus.  She believes that the grit and resiliency that children display daily (in her work) is inspiring, “I think one of the most critical things you can do as a human being is to build relationships.  If you are fortunate enough to build a trusting relationship with a child than you have won the lottery.” Catherine looks forward to ensuring the organizational focus remains on its exemplary service delivery, noting she’s fortunate to see its “excellence in action” as part of her job. “My goal for this year would be to ensure we are ambassadors for Grandview, and planning for the future in a way that is fiscally responsible and client-centred.” Catherine enjoys spending time with her two children, husband and dogs at their cottage.

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Kalyan is a visionary leader with a focus on innovation, quality and strategic execution. He is currently working as a Chief Information Officer at the Regional Municipality of Durham. KC earned his MBA from Smith School of Business. He has 20 years of experience and has worked all across the world. He has been part of various for-profit and not-for-profit boards. KC is eager to use as role as Trustee to make a difference in the lives of kids and families, “I want to utilize my experience in process improvement and digital transformation to help Grandview Kids in innovating and setting new standards to deliver the services in the post-pandemic environment.” His motivation comes from working towards building a better society and creating an environment for the next generations to succeed.

Leisa is the Manager of Volunteer & Community Relations, Oshawa Senior Community Centres 55+. She is a seasoned communications strategist. As a parent of a daughter with exceptional needs, Leisa brings a deep understanding of the challenges families face when accessing services and support. She believes that all children are deserving of the brightest future possible, adding, “I am excited to contribute my skills and expertise to Grandview Kids during such an extraordinary period of development and growth.” In her free time, Leisa enjoys cheering on her daughter and bonus kids in their many adventures, alongside her husband and labradoodle.

Bryan Yetman is a respected professional in the insurance industry and a committed community leader. He is the owner and president of First Durham Insurance in Pickering. He became involved with Grandview Kids in 2011, and currently serves as the Chair of the Foundation Board. Bryan was drawn to Grandview Kids because of his desire to make a difference in the community in which he lives.  He calls Whitby home, with his wife and three children. As the chair of the Grandview Kids Foundation, Bryan has played an integral role in the recent $20 Million Believe Campaign in support of the New Grandview Kids. He hopes to finish off the campaign in the year ahead. But more than anything, Bryan says he enjoys “any opportunity to engage with the organization’s incredible staff, parents, caregivers and clients. I am most inspired when I get to watch kids grow in their time with Grandview.”