Current Board Members
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(A) Chair of the Board
Paula Klein
Toronto
July 9, 2008 - Open-ended
Paula Klein of Toronto was reappointed to the Board in 2004, having served as a Board Member previously from 1993 to 1999. Ms. Klein has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, and received her Master of Social Work in 1986. She spent her early career working with and on behalf of female victims of violence at various Toronto agencies. She has provided public education and professional development programs throughout southern Ontario on issues relating to violence against women, professional ethics, and professional boundaries. Since 2000, Ms. Klein has been a Member of the Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She continues to work as a consultant and has a private psychotherapy practice, providing service to couples and individuals.
Vice Chairs of The Board
Anne Stanfield
Ottawa
November 1, 1973 - Open-ended
Anne Stanfield of Ottawa, was appointed to the Board in 1973, and has served as a part-time Vice Chair of the Board since 1978. Ms. Stanfield graduated from the University of Toronto in 1952, and later attended the University of Toronto Faculty of Education. She was a secondary school teacher with the North York Board of Education until 1978, when she moved to Ottawa. Ms. Stanfield has served as a member and director of a number of community and educational research organizations and was a founding President of the Sunnybrook Hospital Volunteer Association. Ms. Stanfield has been the primary trainer for new CICB Board Members for many years.
William Liber
Toronto
March 11, 2007 - March 10, 2009
William Liber of Toronto, was appointed to the Board in March of 1996. He was appointed Vice Chair on a part-time basis in December 1997 and on a full-time basis in October 1998. Mr. Liber served as Acting Chair from June 1998 until September 1998. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall Law School. Mr. Liber practiced law with Gardiner, Roberts in Toronto. He served as a Trustee and President of the County of York Law Association, on the Planning Board of the City of Etobicoke, and on the Board of Management of the O’Keefe Centre for the Performing Arts.
Board Members
Sheldon Berg
Vaughan
June 6, 2007 – June 5, 2009
Sheldon Berg of Vaughan is a graduate of the Faculty of Law, Osgoode Hall Law School of York University (LLB). Mr. Berg has carried on a general law practice, broadly based with considerable work in criminal law and child welfare cases. Mr. Berg was an instructor for many years in the Bar Admission Course of the Law Society of Upper Canada and has been an active Duty Counsel in both the criminal and family law fields. Mr. Berg has volunteered extensively throughout the community for many organizations including the Out of the Cold Program for the city of Toronto.
George Berrigan
North Bay
February 7, 2007 - February 6, 2009
George Berrigan of North Bay is a past Chief of Police of the North Bay Police Service. His 32-year police career included time with the North Bay and Toronto Police Services. His community volunteer activities include past Treasurer of North Bay’s soup kitchen and Chair of the North Bay Humane Society. During his police tenure he forged strong working relationships with victim advocates groups.
Marion Boyd
London
October 8, 1999 - October 7, 2008
Marion Boyd of London, graduated from York University in 1968 with degrees in English and History. She worked in a variety of capacities in London and eventually became the Executive Director of the Battered Women’s Advocacy Centre in 1984, where she remained for six years. Ms. Boyd was the elected Member of Provincial Parliament for London Centre from 1990 - 1999. During that time she served as Minister of Education, Minister of Community and Social Services, and, in 1993, Ms. Boyd became the first woman to be appointed Attorney General for the Province of Ontario. She also held the additional responsibility as Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues between 1991-1995.
John Brothers
Kitchener
June 1, 2005 - May 31, 2008
John Brothers of Kitchener, Ontario, is a graduate of the Faculty of Social Work (M.S.W.) and of the School of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at the Wilfrid Laurier University. He is also a Registered Social Worker (R.S.W.). He has a broadly based social work career, complemented by in depth experience in clinical, administrative, academic and tribunal positions. Mr. Brothers has served as the Director of Social Work at Homewood Health Centre, Guelph, Ontario, has been on the teaching faculty at the University of Guelph and Wilfrid Laurier University. He also held positions at the Ontario Review Board and National Parole Board.
Max Dokuchie
Ottawa
June 1, 2005 - May 31, 2008
Max Dokuchie is a member of the Key First Nation in Saskatchewan, whose First Nation is signatory to Treaty #4. Mr. Dokuchie has extensive experience in the area of Aboriginal and Treaty Rights in addition to the expertise he has gained as a lawyer focusing in this area. He worked with First Nations and Aboriginal organizations to secure funding and technical and project support throughout University. Prior to beginning his legal practice Mr. Dokuchie worked as a Senior Policy Analyst at the Department of Indian Affairs in the Lands Directorate. Mr. Dokuchie’s legal practice is primarily dedicated to the protection and recognition of Aboriginal and Treaty Rights including First Nations taxation rights, lands management, economic and infrastructure development. Mr. Dokuchie has also been a guest lecturer at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law where he lectured on First Nations taxation and economic development. Mr. Dokuchie is also a Co-Chair of the First Nations Advisory Committee to the Canada Revenue Agency, which provides advice and recommendations to the Minister of Revenue on Agency policy and initiatives that affect First Nations people.
Mr. Dokuchie has also participated in numerous endurance events that include the marathon and the Ironman.
Roderick Flynn
Toronto
June 6, 2007 – June 5, 2009
Roderick Flynn of Toronto, is a partner with the law firm Evenson, Bundgard, Flynn. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1992 and was the former Chair of the Education Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association (OBA), as well as the OBA’s former “Chair of Sections”. Mr. Flynn is also the author of the book “An Educator’s Guide to Employment Law” and co-author of the book “Children’s Law Handbook” (with Justice Marvin Zuker and Randolph C. Hammond). He is the editor of the National Education Law quarterly CAPSLE Comments. Mr. Flynn is also on the Board of Directors of Massey Centre, a non-profit agency that provides housing and resources for pregnant teens, young single mothers and their babies.
Bruce Goulet
North Bay
June 6, 2007 – June 5, 2009
Bruce Goulet of North Bay, served as a Board Member at the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board from 1999 to 2004 and the Social Assistance Review Board from 1992 to 1998. Mr. Goulet also served as Alderman, Deputy-Mayor and Mayor in the City of North Bay. At one time, he owned a very successful office furniture and stationary outlet in North Bay. Following the sale of his business, he became very active in civic affairs, and served on North Bay City Council and Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Goulet provided leadership for a major development project that resulted in the reclamation and revitalization of abandoned railway lines at the City Centre on Lake Nipissing. It is now a major centre for recreational activities as well as a regional tourist attraction.
Gemma Harmison
Barrie
September 6, 2006 - March 5, 2008
Gemma Harmison of Barrie, has over seven years experience with the Board, having served in both adjudicative and administrative capacities. First appointed to the Board as a Board Member in September 1997, Ms. Harmison fulfilled two terms in that capacity ending in September 2003. From February 2004 until June 2005, she held the position of Executive Assistant to the Chair of the Board. Ms. Harmison obtained an Honours Degree in Law from Carleton University in 1996. From 1995 until 1997, she worked for a non-profit victims’ organization, providing support and services to victims of violent crime. Ms. Harmison has made presentations and appeared as a guest lecturer on issues related to victimization at post-secondary institutions, community organizations, and police services. Ms. Harmison has also worked for the Ministry of the Attorney General, Court Services Division, and presently works for a lawyer practicing in the field of family law.
Mario Leclerc
Brampton
June 6, 2007 – June 5, 2009
Mario Leclerc of Brampton, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Laval University. He was elected twice as School Board Trustee from 1997 to 2000 and from 2000 to 2003. Mr. Leclerc was a Board Member of Lambton College (1991-1992), was on the Caisse Populaire Advisory Committee (2003-2006), and on the Francophone National Federation of School Board (2001-2002). His community involvement has included serving as member and Chair of TFO Advisory Committee (1996-1999) and as member and Chair of various francophone associations and committees throughout Ontario. He is currently employed by Canada Revenue Agency (Revenue Collections).
Ronaq Massey
Mississauga
April 29, 1999 - April 28, 2012
Ronaq Massey of Mississauga received her Bachelor of Arts in 1976 and her M.A. in Social Work in 1978 from the University of Punjab in Pakistan. She served as the Director of Social Welfare Projects National Council of Churches in Pakistan. Her publications include “The Role of Women in Decision-making in Islamic Society”.
Willson McTavish
Mississauga
February 2, 2007 - February 2, 2012
Willson McTavish of Mississauga, graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1962, and practiced law within various firms until 1984, when he was appointed Official Guardian for the Province of Ontario. He also served as the Children’s Lawyer responsible to the Attorney General for the delivery of legal services on behalf of children before the courts and tribunals of Ontario. He has written numerous articles for publication and has lectured at many national and international conferences relating to his work as Children’s Lawyer. Over the years, Mr. McTavish has served on several Boards of Directors for various arts and social service organizations in Mississauga.
Virginia Morra
Mississauga
June 6, 2007 – June 5, 2009
Virginia Morra of Mississauga, holds an honours Bachelor of Arts and Sociology degree, with a major on Women’s Studies, from the University of Toronto. She has completed course work for a Master of Arts at the University of Windsor. She worked in several capacities at Interim Place, a shelter for battered women and children in the Region of Peel, as Director of the Peel Committee Against Women Abuse, and as Senior Director at Victim Services of Peel. She has taught at the Ontario Police College and assisted in the design and implementation of the family violence curriculum. She participated as a facilitator in a group involving male batterers. Ms. Morra has written numerous discussion papers on violence against women, and has extensive experience in fundraising, public education and awareness. She is fluent in English, French and Italian.
Elaine Newman
Toronto
November 17, 2005 - November 16, 2008
Elaine Newman, called to the bar in Ontario in 1979, is a Toronto labour management arbitrator and mediator, providing service in private and public sector matters, across the province.
Mrs. Newman is also the Associate Director of the LLM program in Labour Relations and Employment Law at Osgoode Hall Law School, and lead instructor in the Advanced Certificate Program in Dispute Resolution at Atkinson Faculty, York University.
After practicing general litigation and management labour relations in private practice, and then serving as head of litigation for the Advocacy Resource Centre for the Handicapped, Mrs. Newman served as senior counsel, and then as Vice Chair, of Ontario's Workers' Compensation Appeals Tribunal. She is a frequent speaker and trainer in the administrative justice sector, as well as in the field of labour relations and human rights.
Stanley Newman
Toronto
June 1, 2005 - May 31, 2008
Stanley Newman of Toronto, has 21 years experience in the Criminal Justice System. He has six years experience as a Federal Corrections Psychologist as well as an academic background in the field of psychology. In addition, he has 15 years experience as a member of different quasi-judicial administrative tribunals.
Dr. Ijaz Qamar
Mississauga
June 6, 2007 – June 5, 2009
Dr. Ijaz Qamar of Mississauga, holds a Ph.D. (Legal-Economic Institutions) from the University of Wisconsin and a B.Sc., LL.B. and Dip. J. from the University of Punjab. He has held various positions in the Manitoba government and has worked internationally in Pakistan and Zambia. Dr. Qamar has over 30 years of community volunteer contributions and publications to his credit in areas of multiculturalism, race relations, human rights and diversity. He is a recipient of several government, civic and community awards and recognitions including the Federal Citation for Citizenship, and from the Urban Alliance on Race Relations and the Toronto Human Rights and Race Relations Centre.
John R. Radmore
Manotick
February 18, 2007 - February 12, 2012
John R. Radmore of Manotick is a Senior Investigator and Manager in the law enforcement environment. He has extensive background in investigation, mediation, report preparation and problem-solving. He worked with the Ottawa Police Service as a Background Investigator, responsible for investigating the background of police candidates for the hiring process. He also worked as an instructor in the Police Foundations Program at the Algonquin College. He held several positions with the Ottawa-Police/Ottawa Carleton Regional Police Service between 1975 to 2001. Mr. Radmore is a graduate of Cegep College with a degree in Social Sciences, Ontario Police College and Canadian Police College.
Kabir Ravindra
Toronto
June 6, 2007 – June 5, 2009
Kabir Ravindra of Toronto is a graduate of McGill University’s National Law Program (LL.B and BCL). He earned a reputation for fairness over a number of years practicing personal injury and insurance litigation at a large Bay Street law firm, where he was also very involved in student recruitment and training. Before that, he was active in the international development field, where his volunteer activities included agricultural and water-use development projects in Uruguay and Senegal.
Sharon A. Saunders
Guelph
October 9, 2002 - October 7, 2008
Sharon A. Saunders of Guelph received her Bachelor of Applied Science degree from the University of Guelph and her Volunteer Management Certificate from Conestoga College in Kitchener. She has been involved in victim issues, often acting in a volunteer capacity, for many years. Ms. Saunders developed and implemented the first police-partnered victim services program in Wellington County as Chair of the Planning/Advisory Committee and Board President, assisted with a community crisis and support line as a Program Manager, co-founded a community education initiative, and worked for two supervised access programs in Guelph and Hamilton. In addition, she has considerable experience in dealing with mental health and crisis intervention issues, including acting as a trainer for a number of community groups on crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
Gail Scott
Toronto
December 9, 2007 - December 8, 2008
Gail Scott of Toronto, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English and French in 1964 and received her Graduate Diploma in Journalism in 1966, both from Carleton University in Ottawa. Her work in Television for 18 years included being National Assignment Editor for CBC Television Network, as well as Parliamentary Correspondence – Ottawa, Host/Field Producer for W5, and Host of Canada AM for the CTV Television Network. Ms. Scott has taught extensively over a ten-year period for the faculty of Journalism at Ryerson Polytechnical University and served as Commissioner of the CRTC between 1987 and 1998. She is the past President and Director of the Michener Foundation Awards and a member of the Canadian Women in Communications.
Tyrone David Skanes
Georgetown
June 6, 2007 – June 5, 2009
Tyrone David Skanes of Georgetown, is a retired police officer, having served 30 years with the Toronto Police Service. Mr. Skanes served in various investigative units during his career, where he developed a deep concern for victims in general and child victims in particular. Mr. Skanes organized and participated in various charitable endeavours that benefited abused and disadvantaged children. He partnered with local stakeholders and the Children’s Aid Foundation to raise significant funds that were used to send abused children to summer camps. He has received several awards for this work, including the Toronto Police Service Chief of Police Award and the Children’s Aid Foundation Community Sponsorship Award. He continues to work with the Foundation and currently sits on the Foundation’s Scholarship Awards Committee.
Al Spadaccini
Ottawa
December 30, 2007 - December 29, 2012
Al Spadaccini of Ottawa was a member of the Nepean and Ottawa Police Service between 1975 and 2006 when he retired as a Staff Sergeant. During his policing career, Mr. Spadaccini worked extensively in the field of criminal investigations and he managed teams of police investigators in several specialized fields. Mr. Spadaccini was educated at Carleton University and Algonquin College in Ottawa. He has also completed a wide assortment of training courses at the Ontario and Canadian Police Colleges as well as the Ontario Provincial Police Academy. He has lectured extensively to police, members of the Ontario Bar, and the community groups on a wide range of topics that include investigative techniques, victim/witness issues, ethics in policing, and stress management for undercover police officers.
Linda Spears
Toronto
June 13, 2007 – June 12, 2008
Linda Spears of Toronto, graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1975 and spent 30 years working in the justice sector of the Ontario Public Service. The first half of her career was spent in a variety of roles in community corrections. She then served as Special Advisor to the Deputy Solicitor General and Deputy Minister of Correctional Services on Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Prevention for four years. This was followed by a secondment to the United Way of Greater Toronto in 1998. After her return, she managed a number of projects and programs related to services for victims of crime in Ontario including the response to the May/Iles Inquest on domestic violence and the management of the Victim Services Unit for the Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services; and the development of the Ontario Victim Services Secretariat at the Ministry of the Attorney General. Over the years, she has served on a number of community committees and boards.
Dawn Sullivan
Ottawa
February 7, 2007 - February 6, 2009
Dawn Sullivan of Ottawa, graduated from Southwest Texas State University (Texas State University) with a degree in Political Science. She worked for the Office of the Governor and Attorney General in Texas managing grant funded programs serving victims of violent crime, family violence and sexual assault. Ms. Sullivan also served on the Ontario Parole and Earned Release Board.
Maria Tassou
Richmond Hill
June 6, 2007 – June 5, 2009
Maria Tassou of Richmond Hill, was called to the Bar in Ontario in February 1998 and has practiced law as a civil litigation lawyer for over ten years with Pallett, Valo. Ms. Tassou received her law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1996. While she attended law school, she participated in the Criminal Intensive Program. She attended the University of Toronto for her undergraduate studies and was enrolled in the Specialist of Commerce/Management program for three years. During her undergraduate studies, she received the Brian David Radford Memorial Scholarship in Management.
Dr. Leni Untinen
Thunder Bay
February 7, 2007 - February 6, 2009
Dr. Leni Untinen of Thunder Bay has worked for twenty-eight years for the Northwestern Ontario Women’s Decade Council as a Coordinator and is responsible for the day-to-day administration and operation of the Council office and coordination of Council’s projects. Dr. Untinen was was awarded a Degree of Doctor of Social Work, Honoris Causa from Lakehead University in May 1996. She has a broad range of community service and a long history of working on social justice issues as an educator and advocate for victims of violence including recently as a public educator for the Elizabeth Fry Society of Northwestern Ontario. Dr. Untinen is also the author of various publications, articles and videotapes on issues related to family violence and violence against women.
Dawn Wickett
North Bay
June 6, 2007 – June 5, 2009
Dawn Wickett of North Bay graduated from the Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology with a Social Service Worker Diploma in 1994. Most recently, she was employed with Algonquin Child and Family Services in the School of Mental Health Program, providing mental health intervention to youths within the school setting. She was employed as a Crisis Intervention Worker at the North Bay General Hospital. Ms. Wickett has extensive training in Trauma, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Disruptive Behaviour Disorders, Domestic Violence, Victim Issues/Treatment/Intervention, Management, and Developmental Assets (Strength Based Approaches to Treatment and Intervention. She currently serves as a Board Member at the Community Resource Team for the WrapAround Program in North Bay.
