John Robbins
Chair
Formerly a senior executive in the corporate business world, John now operates a financial planning business, and lives in Wasaga Beach. Determining strategies to relieve the financial pressures for individuals that face barriers in life (caregivers, aging seniors and special needs individuals) is a key focus of his business. Other local volunteer positions include Chair of the SGBCHC Resource Committee, Board Member, Breaking Down Barriers (Chair of Strategic Planning Committee) and Vice Chair of Wasaga Beach Town Accessibility Committee.
Craig Williams
Vice Chair
A resident of Wasaga Beach, Craig brings extensive experience in emergency services and municipal administration. While working for the County of Simcoe, Township of Springwater, City of Hamilton and Town or Wasaga Beach, Craig has served his community for over 20 years as a first responder (Paramedic and Firefighter). He has worked the front lines, as well as senior management positions, and has an appreciation for the various challenges faced by individuals who lack access to primary health care services. His education includes diplomas in Public Administration, Advanced Care Paramedic and certification as a Fire Officer. He currently holds the title of Fire Chief for the Town of Wasaga Beach and acts as the Community Emergency Management Coordinator.
Paul Cadieux
Chair of the Resource Committee/Treasurer
Paul has spent over 25 years in various leadership roles in the not-for-profit sector specializing in governance, strategic planning, long-term capital planning and major capital projects. Paul has studied at Ryerson University, Michigan State University and Georgia State University. Paul and his family moved to Collingwood in 2010 where he became an active volunteer as the Vice Chair of Collingwood’s Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture Committee. Recently, Paul has worked with Collingwood’s Community Connection to help lead them through a review of their organization’s governance.
Alice Grottoli
Alice spent over 35 years in the non-profit and charitable sector, working with local organizations including the YMCA, United Way and Community Connection/211 Ontario. She held a variety of responsibilities and roles with these organizations including Executive Director, community and media relations, marketing and promotions, fundraising and information and referral specialist. These roles allowed her the opportunity to participate in a variety of County wide and local initiatives and to engage with community members on various social and health related issues. Alice is a founding member of the Centre’s steering committee and the first President of the Board of Directors of the South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre, helping to oversee the hiring of the organization’s first employees and the opening of the current location of the Centre.
Jennifer Lloyd
Jennifer is a Registered Psychotherapist and healthcare leader with a dynamic approach and strategic mindset. She is deeply committed to clinician well-being and believes that strong, collaborative teams are the foundation of exceptional patient care. Jennifer brings diverse experience from hospital, community, educational, and primary care settings, with expertise in digital innovation, clinical supervision, program development, and quality improvement. She has a proven ability to leverage data to enhance service quality and drive continuous improvement. Currently in the final semester of an Executive Master’s in Health Administration, she is excited to soon have a bit more free time to spend with her husband, their two children, and their dogs, Doris and Fitzgerald. Jennifer lives in Duntroon and enjoys gardening (with varying results), re-reading Harry Potter, kayaking, and hiking. She is delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to the important work of the South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre.
Maureen Dobbins
Maureen has 25 years experience championing evidence-based nursing and public health practice as a professor at McMaster University. Maureen completed her nursing degree at McMaster which was followed by a career in public health at Hamilton Public Health, where she worked in the Healthy Babies Health Children program, before completing a PhD at the University of Toronto. Maureen is passionate about supporting evidence-based public health decision making to facilitate optimal health and well-being for all living in Canada. As avid skiers and snowboarders, hikers, and outdoors people, Maureen and her family purchased a home in The Blue Mountains in 2017, and plan to make The Blue Mountains their permanent home upon retirement in a few years. Maureen is looking forward to contributing her knowledge in health systems, the social determinants of health, and public health, to support the provision of health services that improve the lives of all in South Georgian Bay.
Rebecca Swift
Rebecca is a lifetime resident of the area and currently lives in Wasaga Beach. She has been an RN for over 30 years and has a Bachelor of Health Administration from Toronto Metropolitan University. Rebecca has spent several years working in not-for-profit community-based programs both in front line and leadership positions and now works in long term care and emergency services. Her present work in Professional Practice focuses on legislative compliance and risk management for long term care homes and paramedic services. Rebecca holds certification in Gerontological Nursing, Infection Prevention and Control and Health Law. As a lifelong learner she is committed to work that translates theory into practice to provide evidence-based health and wellness services to the community.
Larry Young
Larry Young and his wife Jennifer have deep professional and volunteer roots in the South Georgian Bay community. Over 36 years in the municipal engineering field, Larry collaborated with many Ontario municipalities on a wide range of municipal infrastructure projects. Most notably, he worked closely with the Public Works, Planning and Building Departments of the Town of Wasaga Beach with design and contract administration of capital projects, long term planning of municipal infrastructure and review of residential and commercial development proposals. Currently, Larry assists his son, a local custom home builder, with cost estimating, permits and approval processes, as well as coordination of trades and materials delivery. Larry is an active skier and curler. He and Jennifer cherish spending quality time with their six grandchildren.
Katie Mohr
Katie brings over 15 years of experience in strategic communications, marketing, fund development, and community engagement in the non-profit health and social service sectors. She currently serves as Director of Communications and VP of Development at the Bernard Betel Centre in Toronto, where she leads initiatives that promote healthy aging, inclusion, and access to care and community for older adults in Toronto and York Region. Katie has a long-standing commitment to community service, volunteering a variety of roles with North York Toronto Health Partners, Centennial College, the Georgian Triangle Humane Society, and The Movember Foundation. Katie holds a BA in Kinesiology from Brock University and a postgraduate certificate in Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion from Centennial College. Passionate about health equity and community well-being, Katie is committed to advancing inclusive, person-centered care across the lifespan. A resident of Collingwood since 2019, Katie and her young family enjoy spending their time hiking, skiing, and enjoying all that the region offers.
Stephanie Susman
Stephanie brings a wealth of experience in healthcare strategy, project management, and public health to the South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre Board. With a background in managing complex capital projects, Stephanie has led major infrastructure and imaging upgrades at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, ensuring compliance with Ministry of Health and procurement standards. Holding a Master of Public Health, they are passionate about data-driven decision-making and improving population health outcomes. Their professional focus includes using epidemiological and strategic planning methods to enhance patient-centered care, aligning well with the Centre’s mission to support current and future community well-being.
Robert Turner
Robert’s education includes a BSc Biochemistry (University of Toronto), an MBA (Western’s Ivey Business School) and an ICD.D from the Institute of Corporate Directors (U of T’s Rotman School of Management). A majority of his career has been spent within Chief Human Resources (CHRO) roles including Alberta Health Services before pivoting to Business Development and Consulting in health care as a Partner with Mercer, Canada. Robert is now semi-retired and consults in Board Governance and Organizational Effectiveness, while giving back to the community in a number of roles, including: Member of TBM’s Accountability and Transparency Committee; Member of TBM’s Family Physician Recruitment Working Group; and Chair Strategic Planning Committee and newly appointed as Chair of the Board of Directors of Georgian Bay Forever. Previously, Robert held Executive Leadership roles on the Board of Directors for Collingwood General and Marine Hospital as well as a number of positions on for-profit and not-for-profit Boards. Robert’s wife Pamela Spence and his two children Whitney and Fraser live with him on the shores of Georgian Bay in Craigleith, Town of the Blue Mountains.
Jessica Hyndman
Jessica grew up in Collingwood and now lives in Wasaga Beach. She graduated from Carleton University with a degree in Criminology, specializing in Psychology, and a did a minor in Philosophy. For the past five years, she’s worked in the housing and homelessness sector, supporting both youth and adults facing challenges such as poverty, trauma, mental health, and substance use. She currently works as the Youth Outreach Coordinator at Home Horizon, where she supports youth aged 16 to 29 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Her role includes case management, crisis support, and collaborating with local service providers to help young people access things like housing, healthcare, income or education supports, legal supports and other basic needs. Jessica also serves on the Board of Directors for the Indigenous Kids Network of Canada, a non-profit that helps Indigenous families, schools, and communities apply for funding and coordinate services through Jordan’s Principle and the Inuit Child First Initiative. She is passionate about harm reduction and “meeting people where they’re at” and is excited to share her frontline experiences to help inform broader conversations.