Meet Our Board of Directors

Richard Housen

Richard Housen

(Chair)

Richard joined The York Centre (pre-amalgamation organization) Board of Directors in 2014.  Richard is currently the Chair of the York Hills Board of Directors.  Richard is the owner of Housen Law and has been practising law in the Richmond Hill community for over two decades. Richard practises primarily in the areas of Wills and Estates Law, Real Estate Law and Family Law.  Richard is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Ontario Bar Association and York Region Law Association.  Richard also serves on the Boards of Directors of the Rotary Club of Richmond Hill and Kingston College Old Boys’ Association (Toronto).

 Steven Rebellato

Steven Rebellato

(Vice-Chair)

Steven Rebellato is the Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of York Hills.  He previously held the role as a Board member and Chair of the Board of Directors for York Hills since its inception in 2019.  Steven is the Vice-President of Environmental Health in the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit and an Assistant Professor at McMaster University.  Steven has a PhD in Public Health and Health Systems from the University of Waterloo and serves on a number of Board of Directors on a personal and professional basis.

Rajiv Kutty

Rajiv Kutty

(Treasurer)

Rajiv Kutty joined the Board in September 2019.  He is the Treasurer, Chair of the Finance Committee, and a member of the CEO Performance Evaluation Committee.  Rajiv hails from the private sector where he is the Head of Finance at a technology company based in Markham, Ontario.  He brings to the York Hills Board more than 25 years of Canadian and international experience with expertise in finance and financial reporting.  Rajiv also serves The Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Ontario as a volunteer mentor to CPA students.  Rajiv holds the Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA) designation.

Gleb Matushansky

Gleb Matushansky

(Secretary)

Gleb Matushansky joined York Hills Board of Directors in 2015.  He is currently Secretary of the Board and Chair of the Governance Committee.  Gleb is a lawyer at Miller Thomson with a broad commercial and construction litigation practice focused on providing clients with practical advice to achieve early and effective solutions.  Gleb graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2016 and also holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a specialization in marketing.

Donna Healey

Donna Healey

(Board Member)

Donna Healey joined the Board in September 2021 and is a current member of the Finance Committee.  Donna holds a Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA,CMA) and brings over 25 years of experience in senior financial roles.  Donna graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Psychology.  She also serves as a Board member for Kerry’s Place Residential Services (KPRS) and is a past Treasurer of the Child Psychotherapy Foundation of Canada.

Noura Gharibo Shaw

Noura Gharibo Shaw

(Board Member)

Noura Gharibo Shaw joined the York Hills Board of Directors in 2021, is the Vice Chair of the Governance Committee and Chair of the Human Resources subcommittee.  Noura is a senior Human Resources professional with over 24 years of experience in the healthcare sector. During her career, Noura has worked at various hospitals ranging from acute care, rehabilitation, long-term care, academic health sciences and ambulatory care.  Throughout her career in healthcare, Noura has exhibited a values-based leadership style that focuses on innovation, inclusion, and empowerment.  Noura is known as a leader of influence, integrity, compassion and courage with a strategic systems-lens approach.  She also fosters an environment where the People Services team acts as a strategic business partner, organizational transformation agent and culture champion.  Noura is a Certified Human Resources Leader and a member of the Human Resources Professionals Association.  Noura also holds a Master of Human Resources Management and a Bachelor of Commerce.  Noura is a deep believer in the principle of social justice and a strong supporter of equity, diversity and inclusion principles.  Noura is currently the Associate Vice President, People at the Scarborough Health Network.

Anne Falomo

Anne Falomo

(Board Member)

Anne Falomo joined the Board in 2021 and is a current member of the Finance Committee.  Anne is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified Management Accountant (CPA, CMA) who works independently as Owner-Operator of Schooley Mitchell of Vaughan Cost Reduction Services.  She has over 15 years of Financial Reporting, Planning and Analysis, and Systems Implementation experience with various Food Manufacturing and Consumer-Packaged Goods companies.  Anne obtained her Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting and Economics from McGill University and her Master of Science in Management Information Systems from Queens University.  Her volunteer experience includes Community Outreach for the Canadian Association of Women Executives & Entrepreneurs (CAWEE).

Deandra Christopher

Deandra Christopher

(Board Member)

Deandra Christopher joined the Board in 2021.  Deandra is a passionate educator who currently supports and empowers young adults in post secondary as an Accessible Advisor.  She also teaches part-time at the college level.  Deandra has worked in the field for over 10 years working with children, youth and young adults with disabilities and mental health.  Deandra holds a Masters degree in Education with specialization in Technology.  In her spare time, Deandra enjoys practicing yoga, travelling and hiking in the best trails in the GTA with her spouse & husky, Xero.

Shana Kapustin

Shana Kapustin

(Board Member)

Shana Kapustin joined York Hills Board of Directors in January 2023. Shana is a Human Resources professional with over 25 years of experience across multiple sectors, most recently in Education and Information Technology and distribution. She is a Certified Human Resources Management (CHRM) leader and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, along with a secondary degree in Occupational Health & Safety. Shana is currently the Vice President, People & Culture at triOS College.  As giving back is a large part of her life, Shana also sits on the Board of Directors of Girls Inc. of York Region and was a Text Crisis Responder with Kids Help Phone for three years.

Ruben Rodriguez

Ruben Rodriguez

(Board Member)

Ruben Rodriguez joined the Board in January 2023.  Ruben is a registered nurse and health leader professional with over 18 years of experience in the healthcare sector.  He was born in Cuba and moved to Canada 20 years ago as a political refugee.  He has worked in multiple health organizations, including St. Joseph Health Centre Toronto, Fox Flight Air Ambulance, and Humber River Hospital.  Ruben is known for his servant and transformational leadership approach, which focuses on empowering and developing people.  He is passionate about continuous quality improvement and evidence-based practice and is interested in creating avenues that lead to an equitable health system.  Ruben holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master in Business Administration with a major in Business Analytics.  He is currently completing a Doctorate in Health Administration from the University of Phoenix with a research focus on leadership development.  Ruben identifies as a Latino Gay Man and supports equity, diversity and inclusion practices.  He is the Vice President of Senior Care and Clinical Services at Partners Community Health.

Saba Ateyah

Saba Ateyah

(Board Member)

Saba Ateyah joined the Board in February 2023.  Saba is a trusted, passionate, values-based leader with over 23 years of experience in the healthcare sector.  Her focus has been on analysis and performance management, quality improvement, change management and healthcare system planning and transformation.  She has worked at various Hospitals and organizations including CorHealth Ontario, Providence Healthcare, Unity Health Toronto and Scarborough Health Network.  Saba is a Certified Health Executive from the Canadian College of Health Leaders. Saba also holds Masters in Health Information Science, a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, and she is a Registered Corporate Coach.  Saba is currently the Director, Strategy and Project Management at Home and Community Care Support Services.

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