Senior Leadership Team
Christopher Rawn-Kane Chief Executive Officer
Christopher Rawn-Kane (Chris) is a Healthcare Executive who has worked with multiple National, Provincial and Regional health charities to further their cause and, most importantly, provide support and services to those in need. After spending over 30 years working in the healthcare system and directly and indirectly with our most vulnerable populations, Chris believes the goal is “to truly understand a person’s needs from all perspectives, and then find a way to make that support available.”
Outside of his CEO roles, Chris also works as an Accreditation surveyor for CARF, has taught as an instructor at Sheridan College and is a Certified Health Executive (CHE) with the Canadian College of Health Leaders and is an Accredited Director (Acc. Dir.) from the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada.
Chris holds a B.Sc(KIN) from the University of Waterloo, a Master’s Certificate from Cornell University in Healthcare Management, and a Master of Business Administration degree. Chris also holds an Executive Certificate from Windsor School of Law in Conflict Resolution and Negotiation, is designated a Qualified Arbitrator (Q. Arb) in Canada, and has a Black Belt certification in the Lean Six Sigma Process.
In his personal life, Chris has volunteered and served on boards for various organizations across numerous sectors. Some of those organizations include the YMCA, Special Olympics Ontario, and currently with St. Joseph’s Healthcare and Sheridan College.
Shelly Melnyk Chief Operating Officer
Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Privacy Officer for the Alzheimer Society of Peel, with over two decades of experience in strategic implementation and management within not-for-profit and healthcare environments.
A creative, driven, and empathetic leader, holding certifications as a Gerontological Specialist (NAPG), Prosci Certified Change Practitioner, and LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt.
Committed to empowering individuals and their care partners by providing them with autonomy, information, education, advocacy, and access to essential services and programs while upholding their privacy and dignity. A passionate advocate for cultural sensitivity and quality of life, with a demonstrated ability to champion these crucial issues.
Scott Campbell Chief Financial Officer
Scott joined ASP in October 2023, serving as the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He is a designated Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and is currently pursuing his HR designation.
The first 20 years of his career were spent in financial services (mutual funds, insurance, banking) before branching into the charitable / NPO sector. For the last 10 years, Scott has focused on embedding a higher level of business administration skills into back office teams. He does this by simplifying processes, teaching others, and encouraging the highest ethical and performance standards.
His personal leadership style is one of leading by example, while providing strong coaching and mentorship support. His skill set is broad and deep, including Finance, HR, Facilities, IT, Philanthropy, Project Management, and M&A.
His vision for ASP is to make it best-of-breed in the dementia care services sector. This means attracting and retaining the best people, and equipping them with the tools, behaviours and skills to excel today, and in the years ahead.
Karen Phair Chief of Community Programs and Services
Karen joined the Alzheimer Society Peel in 1998, at the time when the society launched its first Day Program, the Sam McCallion Day Centre.
Over the years, Karen has held various roles focused on educating and supporting individuals living with dementia, care partners and the community. Her passion remains deeply rooted in the day programs and respite care, where she is dedicated to delivering high-quality programming and support to those affected by Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).
As a people leader, Karen strives to empower her team to think creatively and provide tailored support that meets the unique needs of each client. She is also a firm believer in the power of ongoing education. She actively seeks out every opportunity to learn and grow, both personally and professionally, to better serve the community and enhance the work of her team.
Michelle Collins Chief of Clinical Programs & Innovation
With over 30 years of experience in the healthcare sector, Michelle is a dynamic and strategic leader known for driving innovation and fostering collaborative change across Ontario’s complex healthcare landscape.
Michelle has worked across all three healthcare sectors in a variety of leadership roles, including Director of Operations at Kerr Street Mission, Director of Operations for Long-Term Care with PrimaCare Living Solutions, and Senior Program Lead with the Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network.
Her extensive knowledge of health legislation and system-level operations, coupled with her ability to lead successful change management initiatives, has contributed to the transformation of numerous healthcare programs and services. Michelle excels at building strong partnerships, developing creative solutions to real-world challenges, and inspiring organizational growth through strategic thinking and innovation.
In her current role as Chief of Clinical Programs and Innovation and Director of Behavioural Supports Ontario, Michelle continues to champion person-centered care, clinical excellence, and system integration across the Mississauga Halton Region.