Board of Directors
Christina Dawson
Board Chair
Christina is a Superintendent with York Regional Police. She believes community is a key component for individual recovery, from crisis to strength. She strives to create a safe space for clients to access multiple services in a network of support which is easily accessible through YRCCS. Christina would like to thank all the community partners for their collaboration and commitment, and to our funding donors who contribute to our vision, to build a safer community for those affected by violence.
Bernadee Koh-Bilodeau
Vice Chair
Bernadee is a Chartered board director and health executive with over 20 years of healthcare and not-for-profit experience. She is a seasoned leader experienced in organizational transformation, performance reporting, and equity, diversity, and inclusion. Bernadee’s is currently the director of the Ontario Physician Reporting Centre and provides executive oversight on reporting on physician human resources and medical trainees for Ontario. Bernadee hopes to bring her skills in governance, strategic planning, and person-centred continuity of care to support YRCCS in its mission to provide integrated, seamless, holistic access to services for those in the York Region affected by violence and abuse.
Amit Joshi
Treasurer
Amit Joshi is an Associate Portfolio Manager at Barometer Capital Management Inc. and has spent his entire career in capital markets. Amit completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Waterloo, where he majored in Economics and specialized in Public Policy and Finance. Amit also received the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation in 2013. As Treasurer, Amit hopes to bring his years of business, accounting and capital markets expertise to provide financial management and oversight to the board. Amit is grateful for the opportunity to serve YRCCS and help support the organization in the incredibly important services they provide the York Region community.
Gloria Bacci-Puhl
Gloria is a strategic communications professional, with more than 17 years of experience in media relations, issues management, digital marketing and corporate communications. She currently serves as Manager, Strategic Communications Planning for the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. Gloria has previously led communications teams at York Regional Police and the Province of Ontario and has worked at Southlake Regional Health Centre. She brings skills in professional writing, marketing and digital strategy to the Board of Directors. Gloria looks forward to raising public awareness about the work of YRCCS and helping connect members of the community with the supports they need.