Our Board

Mark Vimr

Chair

Mark is a registered nurse who worked in healthcare for thirty-five years until retiring full-time in 2019. He held various senior and middle leadership roles in acute, academic, and community healthcare settings, including his most recent role as executive vice president of clinical programs at Scarborough Health Network, as well as senior roles at St. Joseph’s Health Centre (Toronto), Trillium Gift of Life Network and the Cardiac Care Network of Ontario.

He currently serves as a nurse advisor consultant with Spectrum Health Care, Senior Advisor at Workforce Edge Inc. and Board Advisor at Dialysis Management Clinics Inc. Mark holds a Bachelor’s and Master of Science in Nursing and is a lifelong member and Certified Healthcare Executive in the Canadian College of Health Leaders.

Scott Sinclair

Vice-Chair

Scott held senior roles in the financial services industry in Canada and the US for 32 years before retiring.  He has lived and worked in the Scarborough area for 40 years and considers this great and diverse community home.

Mr. Sinclair holds a B.A. (Honours) in Political Studies, from Trent University where he was appointed Governor Emeritus in October 2022.

He has a passion for community service, with extensive experience on boards supporting children’s mental health, community housing, higher education and youth programming.  He is currently a front-line volunteer at a local food bank is his community.

Scott is thrilled to be joining SCHC and hopes that his experience in finance, governance and advocacy will support the amazing work being done by the teams at SCHC.

Lauren Della Mora

Secretary

Lauren is an epidemiologist with healthcare leadership roles in research, policy development, and system planning. Her work has always been guided by a commitment to combining evidence and stakeholder perspectives to create meaningful quality improvement in care delivery and improve population health.

In her current role at Ontario Health, she leads a multidisciplinary team that is transforming cancer care to be more person-centred. They prioritize helping patients manage their symptoms and improving the experiences of both patients and healthcare providers.

Lauren earned her Honours Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Health degrees at the University of Toronto and remains an active member of the alumni community. Her keen interest in understanding what people need to live healthy, productive lives has also led Lauren to volunteer with multiple Toronto hospitals, her faith community, and local recreation programs. As a relatively new Scarborough resident, Lauren enjoys getting to know her vibrant community and exploring the waterfront with her family.

Heer Pasha

Treasurer

Over the last 23+ years, Heer has helped numerous business executives achieve their business goals in both profit and not for profit sectors. Heer has passionately led multicultural teams across various functions in finance, project management, sales operations, information technology and cyber-security. Managing upwards of $150M (CAD) budgets, Heer has focused on ensuring financial sustainability of organizations while keenly understanding the business drivers. Her financial commentary relies heavily on working with the business to understand revenue, expenses, and sales strategies. Heer consistently provides high quality deliverables and works collaboratively with cross functional teams. Heer is a hands-on parent to twin girls. In her limited spare time, Heer enjoys long walks while listening to true crime podcasts and doing hot yoga. 

Art Jerome Lopez

Member-at-Large

A.J. is a transformational healthcare leader passionate about optimizing our communities’ health.  He believes in continuous quality improvement, equity, collaboration, and innovation.
A.J. is a forward-thinking, strategic planner who constantly strives for excellence.  He has succeeded in several leadership roles in various academic health sciences centers.   A.J. has a clinical background as a critical care nurse and a Combined Master of Nursing and Master of Health Science.  He is an adjunct lecturer at the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto. He is a Certified Health Executive with the Canadian College of Health Leaders.

Alexander D’Souza

Board Director

Alexander has a 20-year career in financial services with experience in payments, technology, operations, product management, and leadership. He has a proven track record in managing key external and internal banking relationships and providing substantial value to stakeholders. Alexander holds an MBA in Strategy & Financial Services from the Schulich School of Business and a BA in Management and Economics from the University of Toronto. Complementing his professional pursuits, Alexander has shown a commitment to community service. He served on the Board of Directors of a non-profit organization focused on youth leadership for six years, where he chaired the Governance Committee and is looking to contribute meaningfully to the community.

Alicia Dean

Board Director

Alicia is a licensed healthcare professional with diverse experience in the healthcare sector. She has extensive experience in clinical and community-based settings, having worked with predominantly adult and senior populations across several areas, such as rehabilitation, complex care, and palliative care. She brings a unique mix of leadership, governance, teaching and healthcare management experience.

Alicia is passionate about healthcare. She strives to improve clients’ and patients’ experiences to support better health outcomes and advance OT practice.

Alicia has a Master of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and a Master of Health Administration from the University of Toronto. She is a Certified Health Executive with Project Management and Change Management certifications. Alicia is pursuing a doctorate and remains committed to community involvement.

Anar Amlani

Board Director

Anar Amlani, MA, CCIP is an accomplished people, culture, and equity leader with more than 20 years of experience advancing organizational excellence, inclusive leadership, and community impact across Canada and internationally. She brings expertise in governance, strategic planning, talent management, and organizational transformation within nonprofit, public, and private sector environments.

Anar previously served as the inaugural Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the Ontario Medical Association, where she established the organization’s first EDI strategy and worked with physician leaders, staff, and stakeholders to embed equity and inclusion into organizational culture, leadership practices, and governance structures.

Following her work at the OMA, Anar held senior leadership roles within Vancouver’s nonprofit sector, partnering with organizations serving newcomer, immigrant, refugee, and other equity-deserving communities. Her work focused on strengthening organizational capacity, building inclusive workplaces, and advancing programs that improve access, belonging, and community wellbeing.

Anar’s global experience includes leadership roles in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, where she developed expertise in cross-cultural leadership, workforce strategy, and organizational development. These experiences have shaped her ability to navigate complex systems, build collaborative partnerships, and lead effectively across diverse communities.

She holds a Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University, has completed executive education at Harvard University, and is a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP). In 2025, she was recognized among the Top DEI Professionals for her contributions to advancing equity, inclusion, and organizational excellence.
Anar is passionate about strengthening community health, advancing equitable access to services, and supporting organizations that address the social determinants of health. She is committed to helping build healthy, resilient, and connected communities where all individuals have the opportunity to thrive.

Atiqa Mohammad

Board Director

Atiqa Mohammad is a senior healthcare and nonprofit leader with over 15 years of experience driving systems change, health equity and evidence-informed program design across cancer care, public health and community health sectors.

Atiqa currently serves as Director, Cancer Programs Implementation at Movember, where she leads national cancer initiatives spanning survivorship, routine cancer care, health equity, and priority populations. She works closely with provincial cancer agency executives, researchers, clinicians, policymakers and funders to translate evidence into real-world improvements in cancer care and serves as a national media spokesperson on cancer, awareness, survivorship and patient-centred care.

Earlier in her career, Atiqa held leadership roles at SickKids, Ontario Shores, and Cancer Care Ontario. At SickKids, she co-led a pan-Canadian initiative producing recommendations to Health Canada on pediatric clinical research.

Atiqa holds a Master of Public Health from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College, an MBA in Finance from Niagara University, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology from Johns Hopkins University, and a BA in Applied Mathematics, Health and Society from York University.

Cheryl Cheung

Board Director

Cheryl is a Scarborough-based lawyer who has been practising law for over 13 years, primarily in the field of patent litigation. Her current practice areas are estates litigation and corporate law. Cheryl has a LL.M. from George Washington University and a LL.B. from the University of Ottawa.

Cheryl is committed to advocating for equitable access to services by vulnerable populations. She previously served on the boards of two community legal clinics and also volunteered for Pro Bono Ontario’s Free Legal Advice Hotline, which provides free summary legal advice and assistance to Ontarians who are unable to afford lawyers.

Leshawn Benedict

Board Director

Leshawn Benedict is a public health professional with experience in planning, executing, monitoring, and evaluating projects, programs and policies in public health and healthcare settings. As a Lead Consultant and Knowledge Broker, Leshawn has supported initiatives involving youth, parents/caregivers, and healthcare professionals. His work includes leading program implementation, stakeholder engagement, and translating knowledge into practice to drive meaningful outcomes.

Leshawn holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Biology from the University of Toronto. He completed a Master of Public Health and a Master of Science in Global Health Management from Western University and McMaster University, respectively. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Public Health degree, furthering his commitment to advancing population health initiatives.

Shelly-Ann Rampersad

Board Director

Shelly-Ann Rampersad is a healthcare strategy and operations leader with more than a decade of experience advancing innovation, access, and system transformation across Canada’s healthcare sector.

She currently serves as a healthcare executive and has held senior leadership roles with organizations including Maple, one of Canada’s leading virtual care companies, where she helped build and scale clinical operations nationally and led partnerships with hospitals, long-term care homes, health systems, and provincial governments. Her work has focused on expanding access to care through innovative service models, including virtual primary care, hospital care, and programs supporting underserved and unattached patients. Prior to Maple, Shelly-Ann worked with KPMG’s healthcare practice, including supporting the launch of The Bahamas’ National Health Insurance program.

Born in Trinidad and raised in Scarborough, Shelly-Ann is passionate about health equity, community well-being, and improving access to care for diverse populations. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Waterloo and an MBA from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.

Shelly-Ann has been recognized as one of WXN’s Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100, is a CivicAction DiverseCity Fellow alumna, and is a recipient of the University of Toronto’s Arbor Award for outstanding volunteer service.

Siva Sanmuga

Board Director

Siva Sanmuga is a seasoned Director of Finance with over 15 years of experience in financial accounting and management across medium-sized and large corporations, as well as professional consulting services and outsourced environments. Siva has successfully managed P&L of over $100M in annual revenue.

She is known for taking initiatives and challenging assumptions, Siva is a team leader who drives process improvement and enhances efficiency. Siva is adept at analyzing large volumes of data, collaborating with stakeholders at all levels, and managing IT contracts.

Outside of work, Siva volunteers as a manager for the girls under 11 soccer team at Prime Academy and Siva enjoys spending time with their children, ages 8 and 11.