Stephen Wilson
Chair
Stephen Wilson is a resident of Marathon, ON. He was born and raised in Marathon and is a graduate of Marathon High School. Following post-secondary education in Ottawa and Thunder Bay, Mr. Wilson worked as a secondary teacher and school administrator in Geraldton, Ontario, where he was involved with the Greenstone Area Situation Table, Geraldton Curling Club, and other volunteer organizations. Mr. Wilson moved back to Marathon in 2019, first as the Principal of Marathon High School and then as principal of Margaret Twomey Public School where he focuses on positive relationships and student well-being. In addition to NOSH, he volunteers with the Marathon Figuring Skating Club, the Ontario Principals' Council, and is actively engaged with the community of staff, students, and families connected to his school. Mr. Wilson holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), a Bachelor of Education (Honours), and additional professional qualifications. In his spare time, Mr. Wilson enjoys camping, family time, photography, and enjoying the incredible outdoor opportunities that surround our communities.
Jon Hall
Vice-Chair
No biography at this time.
Philip Townsend
Treasurer
Philip Townsend is a retired Partner of the Consulting Services practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC"). He held a number of leadership roles in PwC Canada and in the PwC Global Firm with a focus on performance management, strategic planning, finance function effectiveness, process improvement, internal control assessment and design, cost management, financial modelling and technology enablement. Prior to joining PwC, Philip held a number of senior management positions in both the private and public sectors. He is a resident of Rossport living on Nicol Island having moved from southern Ontario to the North Shore in October 2018. He received a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) Degree from the University of Manitoba and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Philip has volunteered with various community based organizations in the Lake Superior North Shore area, the York Region of Ontario and in his home town of Winnipeg, Manitoba. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Rossport Harbour Non-Profit Marina Inc. and is the Treasurer. He is also the Webmaster for the Rossport Tourism Association website. Philip is an avid boater, canoeist and kayaker and loves to hike the North Shore as well as travel in Canada and internationally.
Michèle Lajeunesse
Director
Michèle Lajeunesse has been a resident of Marathon, Ontario, since 2015. She holds a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education with a concentration in Health Promotion and a Master of Human Kinetics from Laurentian University. As the Chief Operating Officer of the Marathon Family Health Team, Michèle is dedicated to identifying community healthcare needs, implementing programs to overcome barriers to optimal health, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve strategic goals and enhance patient outcomes. To further develop her leadership skills, she plans to complete an Advanced Certificate in Health Leadership from the British Columbia Institute of Technology by the end of 2024. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Michèle volunteers on various local boards. Outside of work, she enjoys staying active in the great outdoors, traveling, and spending quality time at camp with her partner.
Mary-Lynn Dingwell
Director
Mary Lynn Dingwell is a resident of Rossport. Mary Lynn started in Health Care in 1994 as a recreation therapist at Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital. She then returned to school part time to complete a degree in social work graduating in 1997. She left Thunder Bay in 1999 to work for The North of Superior Programs in Terrace Bay and Schreiber. In 2007 she joined the newly formed North Shore Family Health Team as the social worker. She completed a Master's in Health Management from McMaster University in 2017 and transitioned to the role of Executive Director for the FHT in 2018. In her spare time, you can find her participating in many outdoor activities.
Shelly Livingston
Director
Shelly (Michano) Livingston is a Nishnabeg Kwe from Biigtigong Nishnabeg. She served her home community for many years as the Community Health Nurse (RN) before continuing her path of helping the wider indigenous community. She is currently serving as Health Manager for the neighboring community Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg. From life and her lengthy career, she has seen the effects of colonization on the first people of this land with her own eyes. She has seen how systemic racism in health care contributes to issues such as chronic illnesses and social issues such as addiction and suicide. Noticing how systemic racism and the active separation of our society from our original ways of being is key in Shelly's view of her surroundings; as well, as influencing the way she thinks about helping her indigenous relations overcome these challenges. She is an excellent listener with the talent for saying the right thing at the exact right time. She is a passionate supporter of the revitalization of Nishnaabemowin, taking care of relationships with the natural world around her and especially reclaiming indigenous food systems. Shelly has also served her fellow indigenous relatives on the board of directors for Biidaaban Healing Lodge, the Northern Neighbors Nurse Practitioner-led Clinic - White River, as well as Gagige Zaabigigaa, Northern Ontario Indigenous Food Sovereignty Collaborative, Stewardship Council. Her work as a surveyor with Accreditation Canada makes sure indigenous communities across Turtle Island have safe and accessible health care. She is well respected in her nursing communities and has had input into Accreditation Canada standards for Cultural Safety and Humility for non-indigenous health organizations nationally. By nature, Shelly is a nurturer and feels most herself and fulfilled when breaking down barriers and practicing her indigenous ways of being. She is a mother of two who is determined to leave this world in a better condition than she originally found it; teaching her children and their peers to follow in these footsteps along the way.
Neil McDonald
Director
Neil has been a resident of Marathon since 2013 and currently serves as the Operations Manager of the Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation (NFMC). He holds two diplomas in natural resources from Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology, an Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Lakehead University, and a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from Thompson Rivers University. Currently, Neil is pursuing a Master's in Environmental Economics and Management at Thompson Rivers University. With extensive experience outside of healthcare, Neil brings a valuable and diverse perspective to the board, focusing on non-clinical healthcare operations
Tonia Oldford
Director
No biography at this time.
Teresa Roberts
Director
No biography at this time.
Robert Sliter
Director
Robert Sliter is retired and has lived in Terrace Bay, ON since 2020. After living in Southern Ontario and enjoying a long career with Shell Canada Ltd. working in the petroleum and plastics engineering fields as well as several management roles Robert made a career and geographic move to Los Angeles California in 2002. In California Robert owned and operated a successful custom plastic packaging manufacturing company. Retirement, family and the love for all things outdoors led to Robert returning to Canada in 2020 and his home in Terrace Bay. Robert has an extensive knowledge of business practices, health and safety, quality principles, finance and project management. Community service has always been a priority and Robert has volunteered and served on many committees and several boards both in the public and private sectors.
Dr. Sayali Tadwalkar
Chief of Staff
No biography at this time.
Dr. Sarah Newbery
Interim Chief of Staff
No biography at this time.
Dr. Lindsay McLeod
Associate Chief of Staff
Dr. Lindsay McLeod practices comprehensive rural family medicine with the North Shore Family Health Team. She has also practiced rural family medicine at multiple locations throughout Northern Ontario. She is the former Chief of Staff and President of Medical Staff for The McCausland Hospital. Dr. McLeod is an Assistant Professor and Education Lead Coordinator – Terrace Bay/Schreiber site for the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. She completed her medical degree at McMaster University in 2004 and the Family Medicine Residency Program at the University of British Columbia in 2006.