About usBoard of Directors

Tina started with George Jeffrey Children’s Centre in March 2014 and prior to becoming the CEO held the positions of Client Services Manager and Director of Client Services. Prior to her time at GJCC, she worked for over 20 years in the mental health and addictions field in a variety of capacities.

Tina is proud to continue her work with George Jeffrey Children’s Centre. With a passion for working with children and their families; she is honoured to be a part of a team that supports family centered services, where children, youth and their families are valued and opportunities and services are inclusive.

Andy joined our Board in 2017. He is the Vice-President of Customer & Information Services at Synergy North. Andy enjoys learning more about the Centre and services it provides to children and families. As a Board member, he hopes to contribute to help the Centre reach its goals.

Contact the Board Executive Committee at BEC@georgejeffrey.com

Jon joined our Board in 2019. He is an Accountant in Thunder Bay. He joined the GJCC Board knowing that a family member accessed GJCC services in the past and to give back.

Kathy joined our Board in 2017. She is a retired Information Technology professional. She is interested in the well-being of all children and believes that they need all services possible to help them. She values the many services that GJCC offers to families and continues to support the expansion of services.

Matthew joined our Board in 2019. He is a General Contractor in Thunder Bay. He joined the GJCC Board to offer professional expertise in the area of building management, have an active role in the continued success of an organization that does so many good things for members of the community and to give back.

Michael joined our Board in 2020. He is a Professor of Nursing at Confederation College and a Registered Nurse at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. He joined the GJCC Board to contribute to the strategic direction of the organization and continue to support children in Northwestern Ontario.

Judy joined our Board in 2021. She is a retired Educator from the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board. As a Board member she believes she can provide an educational perspective for school-age children including transition to and from school with respect to equity, inclusion and quality of programs and services.

Christopher joined our Board in 2021. He is a Psychologist in Thunder Bay and joined the GJCC Board with a desire to support high quality services and supports for people in Northwestern Ontario.

Gillian joined our Board in 2024.  She has worked in a paediatric office for over 30 years and has built relationships with staff at the Centre to find timely access to care.  Seeing patients and families thrive and reach their potential and abilities has always brought satisfaction to her work.  Gillian’s hope with her experience she can continue to support a cornerstone of our community.