Our Board
Board of Directors
WHAT WE DO
The Board of Directors for the Diabetes Hope Foundation plays a crucial role in guiding our mission to empower and support youth living with type 1 diabetes. Comprising a diverse group of professionals with expertise in healthcare, finance, advocacy, and community engagement, the board is committed to overseeing the foundation’s strategic direction, financial health, and programmatic initiatives. Through their leadership and commitment, the Board of Directors plays a pivotal role in advancing the foundation’s mission to empower youth with T1D and their supporters by providing financial, social, emotional, and informational support to transition to a healthier tomorrow.
Meet Our Founder and CEO
“The strength and success of our Foundation comes from its people… together we share a vision and together we are making a difference. Thank you for helping us help our kids.”
Barbara Pasternak, M.S.M.
Founder & CEO, Diabetes Hope Foundation
Meet Our Board Members
Executive
![Board of Directors Peter Atkins](https://diabeteshopefoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Peter-Atkins-400-2.webp)
Peter Atkins
Chair
District Chief,
Toronto Fire Services
![Board of Directors Board of Directors](https://diabeteshopefoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Kimberley-Hanson-400.jpg)
Kimberley Hanson
Vice Chair
CEO,
HealthPartners Canada
![Board of Directors Board of Directors](https://diabeteshopefoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Saul-Sigulum-400.jpg)
Saul Sigulim
Treasurer
Retired
![Board of Directors Board of Directors](https://diabeteshopefoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Joan-Canavan-3-400-3.jpg)
Joan Canavan
Secretary
Health Care Consultant
![Board of Directors Board of Directors](https://diabeteshopefoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Peter-Atkins-400.jpg)
Peter Atkins
Chair
District Chief,
Toronto Fire Services
![Board of Directors Board of Directors](https://diabeteshopefoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Kimberley-Hanson-400.jpg)
Kimberley Hanson
Vice Chair
CEO,
HealthPartners Canada
![Board of Directors Board of Directors](https://diabeteshopefoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Saul-Sigulum-400.jpg)
Saul Sigulim
Treasurer
![Board of Directors Board of Directors](https://diabeteshopefoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Joan-Canavan-3-400-3.jpg)
Joan Canavan
Secretary
Health Care Consultant
Directors
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Bob Edwards
Director of Retail and Food Services, Humber River Hospital
![Board of Directors Board of Directors](https://diabeteshopefoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Jeremy-Freedman-400.jpg)
Jeremy Freedman
President,
Chiefsrule Consulting Corporation
![Board of Directors Ryan MacLeod, Our Board](https://diabeteshopefoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Ryan-MacLeod.webp)
Ryan MacLeod
Financial Services Executive
![Board of Directors Board of Directors, DHF Board of Directors,](https://diabeteshopefoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MaryAnn-Nasrallah.jpg)
MaryAnn Nasrallah
Investment Advisor
![Board of Directors Scholarship Advisory Committee, Board of Directors](https://diabeteshopefoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Matt-Pacchione-400-2.jpg)
Matt Pacchione
DHF Alumni
Teacher, RDSB
![Board of Directors Board of Directors](https://diabeteshopefoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Joe-Pasternak-400.jpg)
Joe Pasternak
President,
Fluid Hose & Coupling Inc.
![Board of Directors Bruce A. Perkins MD MPH](https://diabeteshopefoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dr-Bruce-Perkins.webp)
Bruce A. Perkins MD MPH
Professor and Clinician-Scientist, University of Toronto
Director, Leadership Sinai Centre for Diabetes
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Dr. Angelo Simone
Paediatric Endocrinologist,
Trillium Health Partners
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Ted J. Supelov
Owner,
Teamwork Management