Bruce Catoen
Board Chair
Bruce is a technology, strategy, mergers and acquisitions consultant. He has more than 3 decades of experience in business development, manufacturing and product development. Bruce has served as the Chief Technology Officer and Senior Executive for companies such as Milacron, Mold Masters and Husky Injection Molding Systems. Bruce is a mechanical engineer who has completed the Ivey and Darden school of business executive education programs. He is the named inventor of more than 50 patents and is the author of the book Selecting Injection Molds. Bruce regularly authors articles and presents on plastics and machinery technology worldwide. In addition to consulting, Bruce serves on two not-for-profit boards, mentors new immigrant engineers, plays hockey and competes in triathlons. Bruce and his wife Shelley have 3 grown children and are long time residents of Georgetown.
Derek McNally
Board Vice Chair
A registered Nurse, Derek McNally is the past Executive Vice President Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive at Niagara Health. In that role, he provided professional leadership to nurses and regulated health professionals across the organization as well as operational leadership for the Clinical Services Portfolio. Derek retired from this position in May 2021.
Mr. McNally has had a leadership role in health-care research, education, and administration for more than 35 years in both Academic Health Sciences Centers and Large Community Hospitals. Prior to starting at Niagara Health in February 2014, Mr. McNally was the Executive Vice President Clinical Services at Markham Stouffville Hospital. He has held progressive leadership positions at Trillium Health Centre, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, The Credit Valley Hospital and the Hospital for Sick Children.
Trish Talabis
Board Secretary
Trish Talabis is a Project Specialist at Responsive Health Management, where she supports their residential facilities and is currently serving as Executive Director for the launch of a new long-term care home. She has held numerous leadership roles in the healthcare sector, including Regional Director and Director of Operations, overseeing senior care and residential facilities across Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba on behalf of third-party partners such as hospitals, municipalities, and both not-for-profit and for-profit organizations.
Responsive Health Management is a leading provider of senior care and services, dedicated to delivering excellence in healthcare.
Trish has a demonstrated history of leading teams in the long-term care and retirement sectors, helping a diverse range of partners achieve high performance, even under the most challenging circumstances. With more than 25 years of experience in healthcare management, she has cultivated effective relationships across the health system, and continues to contribute to the transformation of seniors’ care, from a variety of partner perspectives.
Omer Chaudhry
Director
Omer is a Barrister & Solicitor and currently is the principle counsel at Everest Law. Omer has a competitive nature which lead him towards a practice which is heavily immersed in litigation. Omer had his start in corporate commercial litigation but does significant work in family law as well. Omer is specifically interested in complex litigation and appeal work.
Prior to law school Omer was heavily involved in volunteering for multiple organizations in the Peel region. Throughout law school Omer regularly did pro bono work which earned him pro bono honors. Omer has continuously worked on volunteer projects and is now looking to combine his knowledge of law with his passion for helping others and hopes to achieve same through the Links2Care Board.
Omer grew up in Mississauga and now is a resident of Oakville. Omer enjoys spending time with his family, specifically with his two children. The fact that Omer is a litigator speaks to his competitive spirit and even with his busy schedule he finds time to compete in local softball and soccer leagues.
Sally Blackwell
Board Treasurer
Sally Blackwell is a financial and regulatory professional with over 25 years progressive experience in regulatory affairs, accounting, and financial planning and analysis in rate regulated environments and the consumer-packaged goods industry. She is currently the Executive VP and CFO at Burlington Hydro Inc.
Sally is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA) and holds a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University. She is a long time Oakville resident and enjoys the outdoors, hiking, and swimming.
Lynn Caiger
Director
Lynn Caiger is a senior transformation executive with deep expertise in commercial strategy, customer development, and digital and AI-enabled capability building. Over more than two decades at Unilever, she led large cross-functional teams and delivered enterprise-level change across sales operations, category management, customer analytics, organizational design, and capability development.
Lynn is recognized for her ability to guide organizations through complex transformation, challenge assumptions, and build high-performing, agile teams. A certified coach and facilitator, she brings a people-centered approach to leadership and talent development.
She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Dalhousie University and has completed advanced executive education in AI strategy, digital leadership, analytics, and change management through The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The University of British Columbia, and Queen’s University. Her industry recognition includes the Star Women in Grocery Award and multiple marketing and category leadership awards.
Lynn is a long-time member of Halton Hills and has contributed to the community through volunteer roles with Girl Guides of Canada, Food4Kids, Make-A-Wish Canada, and also serves on the board of The Children’s Aid Foundation of Halton Region. She enjoys travelling and spending time with her family.
Tania Li
Director
Tania Li is a finance professional in the banking industry, supporting the Financial and Regulatory Reporting Management team in providing accurate and timely financial information to the bank’s shareholders and regulators, with a focus on driving efficiency and maintaining an exceptional control environment. Over the course of her career, Tania has gained experience in audit, tax compliance, governance, controls and strategic finance initiatives.
Tania is a Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA) and holds a Bachelor of Arts Economics degree from University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Commerce Accounting degree from Toronto Metropolitan University.
Tania lives in Oakville and enjoys travelling and spending quality time with her husband and two sons.
Simone Hamm
Director
Simone is a global HR leader with over 25 years of distinguished experience in Telecom, Banking, Retail, and Pension sectors. As a trusted partner to senior executives, she is renowned for aligning talent strategies with business priorities. Known for her strategic vision, client-centric approach, and unparalleled problem-solving abilities, she consistently propels organizational success through collaborative HR leadership and innovative practices. Throughout her career, Simone has driven transformative initiatives, advanced DEI efforts, and is known for fostering authentic connections and cultivating leadership potential. In addition to coaching leaders within organizations, she has also provided pro-bono coaching and served as a mentor to HR students.
Simone holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, is a Certified HR Professional/Leader (CHRP/CHRL) and Coach (ICF – PCC). She also holds an HR Law for HR Professionals Certificate from OsGoode Hall Law School, York University.
Simone resides in Halton Region and enjoys gardening and spending time with family and friends.
Vish Iyer
Director
Vish is a seasoned transformation leader with over 20 years of experience driving strategic and operational change across healthcare and business sectors internationally. He holds a Master’s in Health Services Management, an MBA in Project Management, and a Bachelor’s in Physiotherapy, complemented by executive education from Harvard Business School. Vish currently serves as Partner Healthcare Solutions at Deloitte Canada, where he leads digital transformation and back-office initiatives, and partners with healthcare organizations to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
His diverse background spans experience across, the Ontario Ministry of Health, Cleveland Clinic UAE, and Apollo Hospitals, India. Vish has successfully managed large-scale integration and technology projects, facilitated cross-sector collaboration, and delivered value-driven solutions to complex organizational challenges. His expertise includes stakeholder engagement, governance, and the implementation of patient-centric models of care.
Vish is passionate about giving back to the community and is committed to advancing the missions of not-for-profit organizations. He brings a collaborative approach, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of the unique needs of the not-for-profit sector. Vish looks forward to contributing his experience and insights to support impactful, sustainable outcomes for the board and the senior management team and relevant interested parties.
