Board of Directors

Currently, there are 11,843 persons living with dementia in Durham Region, and that number is expected to double by 2030. For over 40 years, the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region has been dedicated to improving the quality of life of those living with dementia, their care partners and families in our community. While there is currently no cure, our vision is to live in a community where people living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are accepted and supported in their environment. 

Board of Directors Profiles 2025-2026

Heidi L. Campbell

Heidi L. Campbell is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Licensed Public Accountant, currently serving as Manager, National Assurance Standards at BDO Canada LLP. With nearly a decade of experience in Audit and Assurance, she has developed a strong expertise in serving Not-for-Profit Organizations. In addition to her professional role, Heidi is deeply committed to education. She lectures part-time at Ontario Tech University in the areas of Accounting and Audit, and actively mentors aspiring CPAs, demonstrating her passion for nurturing the next generation of professionals.

Heidi’s dedication to the Alzheimer's Society of Durham Region (ASDR) stems from her personal experience with the disease, which first affected her family in 2015. Since joining the Board of Directors in March 2022, she has been committed to advancing the organization's mission and improving the lives of those impacted by Alzheimer’s in her community.

Alok Sethi

Alok Sethi lives in Brooklin with his wife and two children. Alok is a seasoned banking professional with over 20 years of progressive experience. He is currently a Director at BMO Capital Markets where he partners with all lines of businesses to provide thoughtful leadership and expertise in the development, client-linkage, governance, risk mitigation and implementation of strategic initiatives within its Global Capital Markets business. Alok brings significant experience in financial management, risk management, strategy development, and policy and governance oversight.

Alok recently served a 9-year tenure at Lakeridge Health Board of Trustees, which included 4-years as Treasurer and Chair of the Resources Committee. He was instrumental in establishing a Enterprise Risk Management program and a Board Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Board committee at Lakeridge Health. He also chaired the Lakeridge Gardens and Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre Board sub-committees. He has been an active fundraiser for numerous charities, including Kids Help Phone and the Canadian Cancer Society, and has been named the recipient of various awareness awards. Alok graduated with an MBA from Brunel University (UK) and a BCom from McMaster University. He holds a Chartered Professional Accountant designation. Alok joined the Board of Directors in September 2022.

Ruth Cummings

Ruth Cummings is a Chartered Professional Accountant with KPMG in Toronto. She has over 30 years of experience in public accounting, specializing in income tax for private companies and is also dedicated to tax matters pertaining to charities and not-for-profit organizations. Her family has personal experience dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and she is dedicated to enhancing the support and resources that the ASDR provides to patients and their families. Ruth joined the Board of Directors in September 2023.    

Steve Tsenis

Steve Tsenis is a seasoned municipal management leader. He has over 22 years of experience in municipal capital budgeting, asset management and financial planning. Steve holds an MBA along with other certificates. He has been a resident of Durham Region for the past 15 years. Alzheimer’s has touched his family. He is excited to be volunteering on the Board for the Alzheimer’s Society of Durham Region and to be involved with such a great organization.

Brian McAuley

Brian McAuley is a technology executive who has lived in the Durham Region for 30 years. Brian has served on the board since 2012 and board chair since 2017. He continues to be passionate about the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region, as the organization was instrumental in providing the necessary education and support, he required during his mother's illness with the disease. He recognizes the great need before us given the growth of Alzheimer’s and other dementias in the coming years.

Carolyn Wilson

Carolyn Wilson has dedicated her professional life to serving the health sector, with experience working as an in-house legal counsel to the hospital sector and other community-based health care organizations. Carolyn has over 20 years of experience in volunteering in the community and joined the ASDR board in 2020. She is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Ontario Bar Association and a volunteer with the Ontario Shores Joint Research Ethics Board.

 John Baynham

John Baynham is the President of Retirement Income Group. He is a Chartered Investment Manager and leads a team providing wealth management services to families and businesses in Ontario. John is passionate about making a contribution to families served by ASDR. His family has personal experience with the disease and so he is passionate about the positive impact ASDR has upon families in the community. John joined the Board of Directors in March 2020

Kara Wright

Kara Wright completed her Bachelor of Science at Queen's University then went on to graduate with her Doctor of Pharmacy from University of Waterloo in 2017. Kara is presently pursuing her Master of Health Science in Health Administration at University of Toronto Institute for Health Policy, Management and Evaluation. Most of Kara's career has been spent as a pharmacist in community and primary care settings. Over the past year, Kara has shifted her focus towards management and leadership.

She is presently the Executive Director at North Durham Family Health Team. Kara is thankful for the support the Alzheimer's Society provided to her family members when impacted by dementia and is grateful for the opportunity to volunteer as a member of the Board. Kara joined the Board of Directors in September 2024.

Kay Peterson

Kay Peterson is a retired Telecommunications professional who enjoyed more than 40 years in the industry. Early in her career, her roles spanned a variety of management operations positions giving her a broad perspective of many aspects of the business. In later years, she carried her PMP project management certification with pride as she led global IT deployments for enterprise clients and provided leadership in client service. Today Kay is volunteering at the Alzheimer Society with heartfelt gratitude for the support that she and her family received during her mother’s brief journey with dementia. Kay joined the Board of Directors in January 2023.

Carlo Molinaro

Carlo is an accomplished leader with 20+ years of experience driving customer-centred service transformations across the public and private sectors. He holds certifications in Project Management (PMP) and Change Management (Prosci) and brings expertise in governance, strategy, and continuous improvement to deliver sustainable results.

After returning to Durham Region to support a family member as a caregiver, Carlo became deeply engaged in the community through volunteering with the Alzheimer Society and serving as Family Council Chair at a local long-term care home. His lived experience, combined with his professional background, shapes his commitment to service design, accessibility, and continuous improvement, helping ensure services are easier to navigate. Carlo joined the Board of Directors in September 2025.

Dave Wheeler

Dave Wheeler is a passionate advocate for mental health, and a trusted advisor to CMHA Durham, and serves as the Board Chair of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Durham. Dave effectively develops strong relationships with stakeholders, while ensuring the appropriate processes are in place to monitor and measure the organization’s performance and efficacy outcomes. He has brought his empathetic and effective approach to professional and organizational advancement to roles at several notable companies, including his current position as senior manager of sales and operations at one of Canada’s leading financial institutions.

Dave’s expertise is backed by a Master of Business Administration from Queens University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from York University. Dave joined the Alzheimer’s Board of Directors in September 2025 and is grateful for the opportunity to volunteer as a member of the Board. Beyond his professional endeavors, Dave enjoys travelling, golf, hockey, baseball, running, and coaching sports.

Liz Freedman

Liz Freedman is an accomplished human resource professional with extensive experience across both the private and public sectors. Currently, she supports York University's Markham Campus, where she contributes to strategic HR initiatives.. A long-time resident of Durham Region, Liz has lived there with her family for over two decades. She brings valuable governance experience from her time on the board of the Durham Community Health Centre and is passionate about leveraging these insights to support Alzheimer Society Durham Region. Inspired by her mother’s journey with Alzheimer’s, Liz is looking forward to being involved with the Alzheimer Society Durham, and advocate for awareness and support families affected by the disease. Liz joined the Board of Directors in September 2025.