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
Peter Atkins
Chair
District Chief,
Toronto Fire Services
Kimberley Hanson
Vice Chair
CEO,
HealthPartners Canada
Saul Sigulim
Treasurer
Retired
Joan Canavan
Secretary
Health Care Consultant
Peter Atkins
Chair
District Chief,
Toronto Fire Services
Kimberley Hanson
Vice Chair
CEO,
HealthPartners Canada
Saul Sigulim
Treasurer
Joan Canavan
Secretary
Health Care Consultant
Directors
Bob Edwards
Director of Retail and Food Services, Humber River Hospital
Jeremy Freedman
President,
Chiefsrule Consulting Corporation
MaryAnn Nasrallah
VP of Business Development
M3 Mortgage Group
Matt Pacchione
DHF Alumni
Teacher, RDSB
Joe Pasternak
President,
Fluid Hose & Coupling Inc.
Dr. Angelo Simone
Paediatric Endocrinologist,
Trillium Health Partners
Ted J. Supelov
Owner,
Teamwork Management