Meet Your Region 5 PAC Leaders
Why PAC Leaders Matter
PAC Leaders are the frontline organizers of our movement:
Region 5

Name: Ellen Bekoe – PAC Riding Lead
My name is Ellen. I am an RPN. I love to dance and listen to music. I joined the PAC to fight for better healthcare for all citizens of Canada.

Name: Carly Way
PAC City: Dufferin-Caledon
I am a Registered Practical Nurse at Headwaters Health Care Centre and serve as a Union Steward with SEIU. I joined the PAC team because I wanted to get more involved beyond the workplace and learn how I can help make a positive impact in the community. I believe small steps can lead to meaningful change, and I’m looking forward to learning, getting involved, and helping make sure the voices of our members are heard.

Name: Sandy Neto
PAC City: Brampton Centre
With 13 years of experience as a PSW, I am passionate about providing compassionate care and advocating for those who need it most.
As a proud union member, I believe every healthcare worker deserves fair wages, safe working conditions, respect, and recognition. I am committed to standing up for our members, strengthening our voices, and fighting for a fairer, stronger healthcare system.As a Team Lead, I will lead with integrity, compassion, and determination, because our voices matter and our work has value.
Together, we stand stronger. Together, we fight for fairness. Together, we make a difference!

Name: Mona Hussein
PAC City: Hamilton
My name is Mona. I joined the PAC to stay active in my union and help fight for our members rights. I continue the fight for the RPN campaign for better wages and safe staffing levels for all healthcare workers.

Name: Donna Noad
PAC City: Brampton North
My name is Donna Noad I work at Extendicare Brampton for the past 22 years as a PSW and I am the Chief steward there.
My favourite hobby is travelling, and I love to meet and socialize with others.
I joined the PAC because I want to make a positive change for me and my colleagues, learn and grow my leadership skills.

Name: Maureen Reid
PAC City: Mississauga Streetsville
My name is Maureen. I am a PSW. I became a member of the PAC to join the fight for better wages, increased staffing levels and better working conditions for all healthcare workers.

Name: Georgette Brown Richards
PAC City: Mississauga Malton
My name is Georgette; I have a passion for public speaking. I became a member of the PAC to advocate for higher wages and publicly funded healthcare for all Canadians.

Name: Kristy Taylor
PAC City:Grey Bruce Owen Sound
I am a Registered Practical Nurse and the Chief Steward at Headwaters Health Care.
I enjoy camping, hiking, spending time with my family and friends, and my dogs!
I joined the PAC team to have a voice and empower others to use theirs!! We are stronger united, and joining the PAC has shown me that it is so true! For example, with our most recent win for the PSW tax credit! We are just getting started and can’t wait to see what the future has in store for us!!

Name: Abie Owase
PAC City: Brampton
Hi, my name is Abie Osawe. I am a Registered Practical Nurse with over 20 years of experience and have served as a Union Steward for more than two decades, including over 15 years as Chief Steward, where I have been dedicated to advocating for workers’ rights and strengthening our collective voice. Currently, I serve as the BSO Lead and Co-Chair of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee at Extendicare, and as Vice President of Long-Term Care for SEIU Nurses, where I continue to promote workplace safety, mentorship, and strong member engagement.

Name: Prabhjot Kaur
PAC City: Mississauga Erin Mills
I’m Prabhjot, with a background in nursing and healthcare administration and a passion for leadership, innovation, and community advocacy. Through the PAC, I’m committed to championing fairness, dignity, and respect for healthcare workers and turning their voices into meaningful change.

Name: Arshpreet Kaur
PAC City: Mississauga Erin Mills
I started my journey as a Union Steward. I continued as a PAC member, API member and a member of the Young Worker committee. After accepting the nomination as PAC Lead, My commitment to the union goes beyond participation, I want to be a voice for my fellow members, an advocate for positive change, and a leader who inspires others to stand together. I don’t just believe in change – I believe in being part of the force that makes it happen.

Name: Toyos Onajinrin
PAC City: Mississauga Centre
I love cooking and sports (especially racquet games) and love to watch movies. I became a member of the PAC to make a difference, advocate for better healthcare working conditions and be a voice not just at my workplace but also in a wider community.

Name: Sharon Senior
PAC City: Brampton – West
Coming soon.
Name: Arshpreet Kaur
PAC City: –
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Name: Dijet Christian
PAC City: Brampton North
Coming soon.