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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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