Leadership
Board of Directors
Andrew Guizzetti
Chair Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Willowdale Asset Management
Lyndsay Hatlelid
Vice-Chair Managing Partner & General Counsel, Brookfield Wealth Solutions
Tyler MacNamara
Vice-Chair Independent Director
Rishi Bajaj
CPA, CA – Chair, Risk Committee Managing Director, Finance, Fengate
Larissa Chaikowsly
Chief Learning Officer & Head, Talent & Culture Enablement, BMO
Dr. Paul Gibson
Chair, Medical Advisory Committee Pediatric Oncologist, McMaster Children’s Hospital; Associate Professor, McMaster University
Jason Goldlist
CEO, Venue.ink & Co-Founder, TechTO
Simone Lumsden
Senior Vice-President, Triangle Customer Loyalty & Triangle Retail Media, Canadian Tire Corporation
Paul Marcus
Chair, Human Resource Committee Philanthropy Consultant & Executive
Jeff Mainland
Executive Vice-President, SickKids
Matt Pittman
Managing Director, RBC
Sabaa Quao
Venture Studio Advisor to Plus Company and Arima; Co-Founder Wealthie Works Daily
Melinda Rogers-Hixon
Chair and CEO of Copper Beech
Meigan Terry
Chair, Risk Committee Executive Vice President & Chief Corporate and Public Affairs Officers, Scotiabank
Mark Vrooman
CPA, CA – Chair, Audit & Investment Committee Partner, Assurance Services, Ernst & Young
Alex Robertson
CEO, Campfire Circle
Medical Advisory Committee
Campfire Circle’s Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) is a team of expert paediatric oncologists, nurses, and specialists who ensure safe, high-standard care for children with cancer or serious illnesses. Led by Chair Dr. Paul Gibson, the committee develops medical policies, oversees operations, and enables specialized care for campers.
Dr. Paul Gibson, Chair
Paediatric Oncologist, Chief of Paediatrics, McMaster Children’s Hospital; Associate Professor, McMaster University
Michaila Aitcheson
Paediatric Oncology Nurse Practitioner, London Health Sciences Centre
Dr. Carolyn Beck
Paediatrician, Division of Paediatric Medicine, SickKids
Dr. Donna Johnston
Paediatric Oncologist and Senior Scientist, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Dr. Melanie Kirby-Allen
Paediatric Haematologist, SickKids
Dr. David Malkin
Paediatric Oncologist, SickKids
Dr. Stacey Marjerrison
Paediatric Oncologist, McMaster Children’s Hospital
Dr. Michelle Science
Paediatric Infectious Diseases Physician, SickKids
Dr. Elizabeth Stephenson
Cardiologist, Section Head of Cardiac Electrophysiology, SickKids
Dr. Alexandra Zorzi
Paediatric Haematologist/Oncologist, Children’s Hospital at London Health Science Centre
Strategic Advisory Council
The Strategic Advisory Council is a group of accomplished leaders who provide Campfire Circle’s CEO with strategic insight and guidance.
With an ambitious goal to triple the number of children with cancer or serious illness we serve across Ontario, increasing from 3,000 to 10,000 campers annually, Campfire Circle relies on the leadership of the Strategic Advisory Council to identify key opportunities for strategic partnerships, leading fundraising gifts, and program expansion. We are grateful for the dedication and service of these members:
Mary Pat Armstrong, C.M.
Michael H. DeGroote & Carrie DeGroote
Emmanuelle Gattuso, C.M., OOnt, LL.D
Alan Greenberg
Gregory Kane
Sylvia Mantella
Isadore Sharp, O.C.
Staff Leadership Team
Alex Robertson, Chief Executive Officer
Ashley Hilkewich, Chief Strategy Officer
Peter Weizenbluth, Chief Financial Officer
Caley Bornbaum, Chief Development Officer
Paresa Jensen, Chief Program Officer
Aimee Bruner, Senior Director, Projects & Site Expansion
Nigel Carpenter, VP, Technology & Digital Transformation
Candace Covent, VP, Human Resources & Compliance
Jean Kim, Executive Assistant & Board Liaison
John McAlister, VP, Marketing & Communications