Meet Your PAC Leaders

Name: Cathy Bishop (Region 1 Leader)

My name is Cathy. I love to cook and spend time with my family. I became a member of the PAC to join the fight for fair wages and respect for all healthcare workers.

Name: Patricia Purdy
PAC City: Iroquois Falls

My name is Patricia. I enjoy reading, spending time with family and friends and I also volunteer for different causes of interest. I am a mother of two and a grandmother of five. I joined the PAC to make a difference and stand up for healthcare workers by educating the government on why privatization is bad for our healthcare system.

Name: Nadia Meneano
PAC City: Thunder Bay

My name is Nadia Meneano.
I work at Wesway for the past 26 years as a Respite Worker.
In my spare time I love working on arts and crafts especially wood burning and hanging out with my Quaker parrot.
I joined the political action committee to prevent the government from privatizing our healthcare and to fight for healthcare workers rights across our union.
Please support the PAC movement so together we can prevent Doug Ford and his government from harming front line healthcare workers and our public healthcare system.

Name: Telisha Laurin
PAC City: Sudbury

Hi my name is Telisha, I am a PSW at Extendacare Country in Sudbury for the past 8 years.
In my spare time I volunteer at a Wildlife Refuge Centre and enjoy playing video games.
I joined the PAC so I could make a difference politically in the North.
I look forward to learning and growing my leadership skills alongside like-minded people in our union.

Name: Marva Hird (Region 2 Leader)

Name: Linda Mackenzie-Nicholas
PAC City: Cobourg/Port Hope

Hi My name is Linda. I am a retired SEIU Healthcare staff. I may have retired from my job but not from standing up and speaking out against injustice. I joined the PAC to defend public healthcare, fight for better wages, pensions, and benefits. I do what I can to make a difference so that life is much more affordable for all.

Name: Natalie Stephenson
PAC City: Peterborough

My name is Natalie. I enjoy decorating, cooking, and spending my time at home because I have travelled a lot in the past. I joined the PAC to bring me out of my comfort zone. By learning to advocate for my colleagues and educate the government on the need for support for home care workers. I have joined my union in the fight for fair wages and improved quality of life for all healthcare workers.

Name: Eulalee Robinson
PAC City: Pickering

Hi my name is Eulalee I am a PSW. I like to spend time with my family and watch the Maple Leaf’s. I joined the PAC to motivate and encourage other members to get involved in Political action. I have joined my union in fighting for safer staffing levels and better wages for all healthcare workers.

Name: Safiya Ahmed
PAC City: Ajax

Hi, I’m Safiya Ahmed! I’m a Personal Support Worker (PSW) at Winbourne Park Long Term Care in Ajax, with 21 years of experience. Over the years, I’ve served as a steward and spent six of those years as Chief Steward, advocating for my colleagues and making sure their voices are heard. Recently,
I’m also an SEIU Healthcare member organizer and a certified member of the Return-to-Work Program and Joint Health and Safety Committee, focusing on creating a safe and supportive workplace. My involvement with SALT (Stewards and Leadership Training) has equipped me with the skills to tackle various workplace challenges.

Name: Crystal Hutter (Region 3 Leader)

Name: Barbara Fletcher
PAC City: Owen Sound

I am Barbara Fletcher. I am a PSW, CDCP, Certified Health and Safety Representative and Union Steward. I became a member of the PAC to help get the Home Care sector the recognition it deserves.

Name: Tanya Millea
PAC City: Barrie

My name is Tanya. I work as an RPN. In my spare time, I like to spend time reading and exploring the outdoors with my six children. I also like to kayak and paint. I joined the PAC to advocate for patient safety and healthcare workers rights. I am advocating for fair wages because it’s essential to recruit and retain nurses to provide exceptional care.

Name: Dawn Smith
PAC City: Collingwood

Name: April Rose
PAC City: Orillia

Name: Debbie Couturier
PAC City: Midland City

Name: Cara Campbell
PAC City: Bracebridge, Muskoka

Name: Vonetia Reid (Region 4 Leader)

My name is Vonetia. I am a PSW, a union steward and a PAC Leader. When I commit to something, I give my all. I love my union and what it stands for. This is why I joined the fight for a better healthcare system.

Name: Janet morgan
PAC City: Etobicoke

My name is Janet. I joined the PAC to help fight to ensure that Long Term Care is a place where we all can retire with adequate services for everyone.

Name: Jingle Ayupan
PAC City: Etobicoke

Name: Teressa Weiler
PAC City: North York

My name is Teressa. I am a mother and grandmother of five amazing children. I’ve been a PSW for over 22 years. I became a member of the PAC to educate myself and gain the tools I need to make a better future.

Name: Irma Wiafe
PAC City: North York

My name is Irma. I am a PSW. I like to read and work out. I like to volunteer on various community activities. I joined the PAC to fight for equality, better wages and to advocate for a better healthcare.

Name: Fritzie Prijoles
PAC City: Scarborough

Hi my name is Fritzie I am an RPN and Chief steward. I love to read, take nature walks, create balloon designs for special events, try new restaurants and spend time with my family. I joined the PAC to advocate for fair wages, safe staffing levels and to ensure the community has a safe and quality public healthcare system.

Name: Vijitha Prabakaran
PAC City: Scarborough

My name s Vijitha. I love the nursing profession, and I love to help all healthcare teams understand their rights. I feel we can do this with the help of my union. When we fight, we win.

Name: Estelle Penny
PAC City: Toronto

My name is Estelle. I am a PSW. I joined the PAC to advocate for better wages and working conditions.

Name: Alyssa Woodcock
PAC City: Newmarket

Hi, my name is Alyssa, I work at South Lake Regional Centre for the past 5 years as a staff scheduler.
In my spare time I like to play volleyball, advocate for young workers and I volunteer at an animal shelter.
I joined the PAC to make government change and to fight for better working conditions for healthcare workers across the province.

Name: Ellen Bekoe (Regional 5 Leader)

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: Davies-Omoregie
PAC City: Hamilton

Hi, my name is Davies Omoregie, I work at Choices Association as a Developmental Services Worker for the past 2.5 years.
I joined the PAC committee because:
I am very concerned and disturbed over what the present Ontario provincial government is doing to our healthcare system by trying to privatize it, refusal to grant equal pay for equal work and WSIB for the CCHC sector. So, it is my desire to join forces with like minds to enlighten the public about the urgent need to stop Doug Ford and his cronies by turning out massively to vote them out of office.

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

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

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

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: Lisa Ryan (Region 6 Leader)

Name: Christopher Reilly
PAC City: St Catharines

My name is Chris. I am an RPN in mental health. I create art inspired by my experiences, like working in healthcare.

I am involved with the PAC because we need an informed and coordinated response to the current provincial government’s privatization of the public healthcare system.

Name: Zainab Aderibigbe
PAC City: Kitchener/Waterloo

Hello friends and family.
My name is Zainab and I work as a PSW at University Gates Long term care centre.
I am passionate about making a positive impact in my community, which is why I decided to join the political action committee (PAC).
I firmly believe in the power of collective action and advocacy to bring about meaningful change and address societal issues that matter to me.

Name: Elaine Doe
PAC City: Cambridge

Hi, my name is Elaine I work as a PSW for Care Partners servicing the Cambridge and Kitchener area.
I enjoy spending my free time roller skating.
I joined the PAC to strengthen my voice and to become an advocate for change and stand up for the rights of healthcare workers.
It is especially important to educate the public on keeping healthcare Public!
As a member it is extremely important to have my voice heard at the government level so they know what’s really happening on the front lines.

Name: Kim MacDougall
PAC City: Brantford

My name is Kim MacDougall. I am an RPN at Cambridge Memorial Hospital.
In my spare time I like to spend time with my husband Kevin and our two dogs Holly and Ember.
I joined the PAC team because I believe we must engage and get more involved in our union to make quality change for the future of healthcare workers. I believe Politics Matters!
It’s important to ensure our coworkers, family and the community go out and vote in all elections, so we keep a government who values the work of healthcare workers!

Name: Catherine McAnally (Region 7 Leader)

Name: Sylvie Davey
PAC City: London/Huron County

My name is Sylvie Davey.
I work at Elgin Manor Long term care facility, as a PSW for over 20 years. I am the chief steward for 18 years, health and safety, infection control, and palliative care as I am trained as a death doula.
I love to sew, craft, kayak/outdoors and enjoy reading.
I have many pets which we love.
Spending time playing board games or cards with my family is how I enjoy my free time.
I decided to join the PAC Committee because I have participated in the Woman’s committee for the last 8 years and thought I would try something different to learn more about politics and how I can better support and fight for important healthcare issues.

Name: Amy Lenover
PAC City: Chatham

Name: Michael Murphy
PAC City: Sarnia

I am Michael. My hobbies are drumming and spending time with my son. I became a member of the PAC to join the fight for better treatment of healthcare workers and better wages.

Name: Lucy Martinho
PAC City: Leamington

My name is Lucy. I am a PSW. I enjoy travelling and spending time with my grandchildren, family, and friends. I joined the PAC to advocate to keep healthcare in Ontario accessible for all. It is also an opportunity for me to educate the government on the sacrifices healthcare workers make very day.

Name: Elma Lozano (Region 8 Leader)

My name is Elma. I work as a PSW. I like to keep myself active physically and mentally by reading, riding my bike, and practice kata’s. I am fighting to keep healthcare public for all residents of Canada.

Name: Brandy Meeks
PAC City: Kingston

My name is Brandy. I’m an avid explorer. I became a member of the PAC to advocate to keep our Healthcare at the forefront of the different levels of government.

Name: Debbie Slater
PAC City: North Bay

Hi my name is Debbie, I have been working at Nipissing Manor for 16 years as a PSW.
I love to spend time with my amazing son and Husband.
I enjoy the outdoors and at the same time an enjoyable book in my PJ’S.
I joined PAC to make a positive change for healthcare workers and to motivate the membership so they will want to become more involved in their union.
It is particularly important to me to find ways to increase the morale of our front-line healthcare workers.

Name: Ransford Beckford
PAC City: Ottawa/Nepean

Hi, my name is Ransford, I am a dietary aid worker at Westwood Retirement Residence.
In my spare time I like to travel, meet new people, and take long walks.
I joined the PAC because I wanted to bring awareness to the challenges healthcare workers are face everyday on the front lines.
With hard work and staying united, we can make a positive change for the future of healthcare.

Name: Janice Pitt
PAC City: Ottawa/Nepean

Hi my name is Janice Pitt, I work for Care Partners as a PSW for the past 8 years in Homecare.
I chose to become a PAC city Leader to grow my leadership skills and educate myself, the membership, and the community about the importance of keeping our healthcare system public and available for all.
I will continue to advocate for SEIU healthcare members and ensure the Home and Community Care sector voices are heard, especially in the rural parts of Ontario!

Name: Tracey Harvey
PAC City: Cornwall

Hi, my name is Tracey Harvey, I work at Carefor as a PSW for the past 4 1/2 years and just recently became a union steward.
In my spare time I like to cook and as a Christian man I like to spread actions of love, peace, and justice.
I joined the PAC because I like to fight for justice, and help others realize their rights!https://seiupower.ca/wp-admin/post.php?post=374&action=edit#
My motto is: Striving for Excellence