We welcome and are grateful for the expertise of community representatives on two of our Board committees.
Health Services and Quality Committee
The Health Services and Quality Committee is advisory in nature and reports to Osler's Board of Directors. It makes recommendations to the Board of Directors to ensure that appropriate systems and structures are in place to monitor and manage quality, patient safety, risk and health services.
Learn more about the Health Services and Quality Committee.
Wendy Beckles, Community Member |
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Wendy has diversified professional experience across multiple sectors including oil and gas, non-profit and health care. She is currently the President and CEO of Shepherd Village Inc., a large seniors’ community in Scarborough, serving over 900 seniors with 600 staff and volunteers, across an innovative campus of care. In her professional career, Wendy executes management and leadership disciplines to drive process improvement, organizational excellence and service quality. However, Wendy is also driven by her faith and passion for volunteering and mentoring youth. In 2007, Wendy cofounded the Canadian Multicultural LEAD Organization for Mentoring and Training, a charity which has impacted the lives of over 7,000 youth and seniors through intergenerational programs. Whether in the workplace, through volunteering or serving on boards and professional committees, Wendy brings critical thinking, insight and innovation, always with a person-centred approach. |
Wendy is a knowledgeable board member with over 35 years of experience in financial management and executive health care leadership. She is an Alumni of Harvard Business School, the Rotman School of Management and Algonquin College. Wendy holds several accreditations including the Certified General Accounting designation, Chartered Professional Accounting designation and Certified Healthcare Administrator designation.Resources and Audit Committee
The Resources and Audit Committee is advisory in nature and reports to Osler’s Board of Directors. It makes recommendations to the Board of Directors to ensure that the hospital effectively uses its financial, physical and information resources and the committee monitors the audit process, internal controls and engagement of external auditors.
Learn more about the Resources and Audit Committee.
Sukhwinder Singh, Community Member |
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Sukhwinder Singh has over 25 years of experience in financial services. She is currently a Director in the Legal and Regulatory Compliance group at BMO Financial Group. Prior to this role, she spent three years in the Sustainability Office at BMO, where she was responsible for sustainability and climate-related financial disclosures. She advised on current and emerging climate-related regulatory disclosure requirements and provided monitoring and oversight. Over the years she has held various roles in finance at the bank, including almost 12 years in investor relations. Sukhwinder holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business at York University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified Management Accountant. Sukhwinder and her family have lived in the Region of Peel for over 20 years. |
Community representatives play an active role in discussing various topics within the Committee’s mandate and making recommendations to our Board of Directors.
For more information about the community member role, please contact the Board Office.
