The volunteer Board of Directors of George Jeffrey Children’s Centre is comprised of a variety of individuals from our community. We strive to have representation from family members as well as business, healthcare, and other professionals.

Current Board of Directors

Tina Bennett
Tina Bennett
Chief Executive Officer, Ex-Officio

Tina started with George Jeffrey Children’s Centre in March 2014 and prior to becoming the CEO held the positions of Client Services Manager and Director of Client Services. Prior to her time at GJCC, she worked for over 20 years in the mental health and addictions field in a variety of capacities.

Tina is proud to continue her work with George Jeffrey Children’s Centre. With a passion for working with children and their families; she is honoured to be a part of a team that supports family centered services, where children, youth and their families are valued and opportunities and services are inclusive.

Andy Armitage
Andy Armitage
President

Andy joined our Board in 2017. He is the Vice-President of Customer & Information Services at Synergy North. Andy enjoys learning more about the Centre and services it provides to children and families. As a Board member, he hopes to contribute to help the Centre reach its goals.

Scott Schooler
Scott Schooler
Vice-President

Scott joined our Board in 2018. He is an Insurance Financial Advisor in Thunder Bay. Scott joined the GJCC Board to help further the work of the organization and to give back.

Jon Racco
Jon Racco
Treasurer

Jon joined our Board in 2019. He is an Accountant in Thunder Bay. He joined the GJCC Board knowing that a family member accessed GJCC services in the past and to give back.

Kathy Peterson
Kathy Peterson
Secretary

Kathy joined our Board in 2017. She is a retired Information Technology professional. She is interested in the well-being of all children and believes that they need all services possible to help them. She values the many services that GJCC offers to families and continues to support the expansion of services.

Ivana Chies
Ivana Chies
Director

Ivana joined our Board in 2017. She is a retired secondary school teacher, who aided students with disabilities in the education and music fields as well as community. She joined the GJCC Board with a desire to be a positive advocate for unique children and their families.

Matthew Lindstrom
Matthew Lindstrum
Director

Matthew joined our Board in 2019. He is a General Contractor in Thunder Bay. He joined the GJCC Board to offer professional expertise in the area of building management, have an active role in the continued success of an organization that does so many good things for members of the community and to give back.

Dr. Michael Scarcello
Dr. Michael Scarcello
Director

Michael joined our Board in 2020. He is a Professor of Nursing at Confederation College and a Registered Nurse at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. He joined the GJCC Board to contribute to the strategic direction of the organization and continue to support children in Northwestern Ontario.

Judy Bragnalo
Judy Bragnalo
Director

Judy joined our Board in 2021. She is a retired Educator from the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board. As a Board member she believes she can provide an educational perspective for school-age children including transition to and from school with respect to equity, inclusion and quality of programs and services.

Dr. Christopher Mushquash
Dr. Christopher Mushquash
Director

Christopher joined our Board in 2021. He is a Psychologist in Thunder Bay and joined the GJCC Board with a desire to support high quality services and supports for people in Northwestern Ontario.

Mark Beazley
Director
Robin Lepere
Director
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COVID-19 Resources

Read the latest information and resources on COVID-19 guidelines and recommendations for Clients and Caregivers.

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Service Navigation

Service Navigation  is a central point of contact for families waiting for assessment services for their children after being referred to the Centre.

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News from OAP

Please see link below about  Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Caregiver-Mediated services.

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