Board & Executive Team

Vanier is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that follows best practices for board governance and provides broad strategic oversight to ensure that all of our resources are used to pursue the organization's mission and mandate. Our members have a broad range of professional skills, knowledge, and experience that reflect the full scope of our operations and strive to reflect diversity. We appreciate the time and commitment our board members give to the organization.

Executive Team

Kelly Simpson - CEO

Paul Vandenberg - Director of Human Resources

Depo Ogunruku - Director of Finance

Misty Gray - Director of Clinical Services

Cassie Barber - Director of Clinical Services

Sherri Simms - Executive Assistant

Kelly Simpson

CEO

Kelly is an accomplished executive leader with over 18 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, government, community services, an

Meredith Whitney

Board Chair

Meredith is a Scrum Master at Libro Credit Union where she has worked since 2015.

Krista Vogt

Co-Vice Chair

Dr. Krista Vogt has worked in the post-secondary sector for over 20 years.

Samrat Raj

Co- Vice Chair

Samrat is a highly accomplished physician executive leader with over a decade of experience in clinical medicine, clinical research, medical educat

Hilary Di Crescenzo

Treasurer

Hilary has more than twenty years of progressive leadership experience, more than half of which has been within the healthcare industry.

Jean-Marc Boisvenue

Secretary

Jean-Marc Boisvenue of London has more than 30 years of non-profit experience.

Sally Zandri

Past Chair

Sally Zandri is passionate about improving the lives of children and families through exceptional mental health care.

Greg Lavoie

Director

Greg Lavoie attended the University of Windsor, where he received his undergraduate degree and his Bachelor of Education.

Mariana Peres Toledo

Director

Mariana Peres Toledo was born in Brazil and immigrated to Canada in 2012. Mariana completed her B.A.

Rob van der Westen

Director

Robert van der Westen has over 25 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry.

Stefan Loker

Director

Stefan is a CPA with a background and worked for over 35 years in the municipal government and NFP sectors. Stefan has worked with

Krista Muncaster

Director

Krista was born and raised in London. She began her nursing career as a student at Fanshawe College.