Board of Directors
Vibhuti Mehra
Board Chair
Vibhuti Mehra is the Director, Strategy and Operations at AgentsC Inc., an international, B-Corp Certified consulting company specializing in Fundraising, Philanthropy, and Social Change. Vibhuti is a seasoned community builder who is skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams to build strategic collaborations and deliver innovative social change programs and services. She has 20+ years of experience working at diverse national, regional, and local community-based non-profit organizations in Canada and the United States. Vibhuti has extensive experience in embedding intersectional feminist, anti-oppression, anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion principles into practice at all levels of the organization. She has worked on a range of social change issues including dignified care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS; inclusive and safer community services for 2SLGBTQ+ community members; rights of workers with family and caregiving responsibilities; and advocacy and education to improve services and support for women experiencing gender-based violence.
Christina Dawson
Secretary
Christina is an 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.
Carley Valente
Board Member
Carley Valente is Legal Counsel for York Regional Police and a former Assistant Crown Attorney. She completed her undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Psychology and Criminology, as well as her law degree, at the University of Toronto, and was called to the Bar in 2010. She has dedicated her academic, volunteer and professional endeavors to addressing gendered violence and violence against children, with a special focus on sexual violence. Carley was a designated Intimate Partner Violence Crown and completed trauma-centered training in relation to Human Trafficking prosecutions. Carley is grateful for the opportunity to support YRCCS in realizing a safer community for those affected by violence and abuse.
Bernadee Koh-Bilodeau
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.
