Jennifer Bernard President and Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Bernard is the President and Chief Executive Officer of SickKids Foundation.
Jennifer joined the Foundation in 2023, bringing more than 25 years of experience in philanthropy, leadership, and trailblazing impact and transformation. She leads one of the largest and most successful charitable organizations in North America, overseeing and growing a community of over 1.3 million donors in support of the hospital's mission: Healthier Children. A Better world.
The lifesaving care Jennifer’s son received at SickKids helps fuel her deep commitment to helping other children and families receive world-class care.
Prior to joining SickKids Foundation, Jennifer served as President and CEO of Women’s College Foundation from 2018 to 2023. During her tenure, she doubled revenue and the monthly donor base, diversified fundraising efforts, and co-founded the Women’s Health Collective Canada to support women’s health research.
Jennifer is a University of Toronto graduate, a Certified Fundraising Executive, and an active community volunteer. She currently serves on the boards of the BlackNorth Initiative and the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, and as an Advisory Council Member for Shift Canada.
Jennifer’s leadership, inclusion, and communications have been widely recognized, including being named one of Toronto Life's 50 Most Influential People, one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women, one of the 25 Most Influential Women in Canada, the Inclusion Vanguard Award, and the Harry Jermone Award for leadership in health.
Heather Clark
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Chief Marketing Officer
Heather Clark is the Chief Marketing Officer at SickKids Foundation, where she oversees all marketing and communications initiatives, including strategies that drive brand growth and mass audience revenue. She joined SickKids in 2016 and was appointed Chief Marketing Officer in October 2022. With experience spanning global brands such as Apple, Coca-Cola, FedEx, Joe Fresh, Nike, and Tim Hortons, Heather has earned a strong reputation for developing ROI-driven, customer-centric strategies that deliver measurable business results. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management from the University of Guelph and resides in Oakville with her husband and three children.
Colin Hennigar
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Chief Development Officer
Colin Hennigar is the Chief Development Officer at SickKids Foundation, responsible for leading strategies for individual giving. Prior to joining SickKids as an Associate Director in 2010, Colin held a number of roles at the Royal Ontario Museum Governors Office during the largest fundraising campaign in the Museum’s history, Renaissance ROM. He is an Advisor to the Sandals Canadian Foundation and he is also Major Gifts Cohort Co-Chair for the Woodmark Group of North American children’s hospital foundations. Colin graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art History and Classical Civilizations and a Master’s Degree in Museum Studies.
Neeraj Mathur
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Chief Information Officer
As the Chief Information Officer, Neeraj Mathur leads the strategy and operations for information technology at SickKids Foundation. He is a seasoned data and technology executive with over 25 years of experience driving revenue, growth, and digital transformations in complex, regulated, and global environments. Prior to SickKids Foundation, Neeraj held senior technology leadership roles with Sanofi in France and Canada. Neeraj began his career with Deloitte in the United States and spent a decade in consulting, assisting Fortune 500 companies with business transformation. Neeraj graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology, with an integrated bachelor’s and master’s degree in Statistics, and a minor in Industrial Management & Engineering.
Emily Pang
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Chief of Staff and Chief Operating Officer, Corporate Secretary
Emily Pang joined SickKids Foundation in January 2018. In her role as Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary, Emily is responsible for a broad portfolio, including Finance, People and Culture, EDI, Legal, Granting & Hospital Relations and Board governance. Emily is a seasoned business executive with a diverse range of experience, including strategy, accounting and taxation, communications and investor relations, human resource matters, data integrity and reporting, as well as governance. She has held roles both in Canada and abroad, driving and implementing transformational change in large organizations. Prior to joining SickKids, Emily worked in the banking, consulting and postal/logistics industries. Emily is a CPA CA who earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen’s University. She is also a graduate of the joint Kellogg-Schulich MBA program. She most recently earned her ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors. She currently sits on the boards of Ontario Non-Profit Network (ONN), Quantum Valley Ideas Limited and Granite REIT.
Rana Bharania
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Vice President, Precision Marketing
Rana Bharania joined SickKids Foundation in April 2025 as Vice President, Precision Marketing. She leads the Foundation’s marketing transformation, harnessing data and technology to deepen donor relationships and drive sustainable revenue. With nearly fifteen years of experience launching and scaling loyalty programs, Rana previously held senior roles at Cineplex Entertainment and Loblaw Companies Limited, where she helped develop and launch PC Optimum and CineClub. Her expertise spans banking, retail, entertainment, and non-profit sectors, with a focus on leveraging analytics for growth and engagement. Known for her collaborative leadership and commitment to innovation, Rana fosters a culture of experimentation and learning. She holds an MBA and a B.Sc . in Economics from the University of the West Indies and is an active mentor advocating for inclusion and women in leadership.
Mark Goldbloom
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Vice-President, General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer
Mark Goldbloom is an accomplished lawyer with expertise in Corporate/Commercial, Not-For-Profit, Intellectual Property, and Employment Law. After articling and eight years at a major Bay Street firm, he joined The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation in 2008 as General Counsel. Mark manages all legal and risk-related aspects for the Foundation, including privacy and governance matters, and serves as Chief Risk Officer and Privacy Officer. He supports the charitable sector through governance roles, including Chair Emeritus of Workman Arts, and committee memberships with Canada’s Children’s Hospital Foundations and True Patriot Love. Mark holds a Law Degree from Osgoode Hall, a Bachelor of Commerce with distinction from Concordia, and the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Emily Krouse Vice President, Campaign
Emily Krouse joined SickKids Foundation in 2025 as Vice President, Campaign. She leads the execution of the Foundation’s multi-year campaign, advancing transformative fundraising initiatives that help build a better future for every child. With nearly two decades of experience across law, business development, and philanthropy, Emily brings a rare combination of strategic insight, inclusive leadership, and deep commitment to community. Prior to joining SickKids, Emily served as Vice President, Philanthropy & Deputy Campaign Director at UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, where she oversaw the organization’s flagship Annual Campaign and led emergency appeals that raised unprecedented funds. A licensed attorney in New York State, she began her career as a corporate lawyer before transitioning into senior business development roles at two of Toronto’s leading law firms. Emily holds a Bachelor of Arts from Miami University and a Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law. She lives in Toronto with her wife and daughter.
Julie García Sjögrim
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Vice-President, Corporate and Community Partnerships
Julie García Sjögrim is Vice President of Corporate & Community Partnerships, where she builds strategic alliances that drive sustainable revenue growth. A seasoned leader with experience at The Coca-Cola Company, the International Olympic Committee, and the Canadian Olympic Committee, she has delivered innovative partnership strategies, secured global brand alliances, and fueled significant revenue growth. Recognized with Canada’s 5 to Watch Award and named to the Leaders Under 40 Class, Julie combines strategic vision with a passion for mentorship and impact. She holds both an undergraduate degree and an Executive MBA from Queen’s University.
Nancy Horvath
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Vice President, Philanthropy
Nancy Horvath is currently Vice President of Philanthropy at SickKids Foundation and brings 20 years experience building strategic partnerships and raising funds for high-impact campaigns across some of Canada’s most respected healthcare organizations. Nancy works closely with families, volunteers, professional advisors and partners to advance child health through current and future gifts, including individual and family giving, donor advised funds, foundations, life insurance and legacy gifts.
Nancy has spent her career helping people turn their passions into lasting impact, partnering together to champion breakthroughs in health research, care, and innovation. Nancy focuses on creating authentic, enduring relationships that deliver real change. Nancy also serves on the board of Young People’s Theatre in Toronto and is deeply passionate about our experiences as diverse individuals, particularly within the 2SLGBTQAI+ community, and how organizations can evolve practices to be more inclusively minded.
Leith Mellors
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Vice President, People & Culture
Leith Mellors joined the Foundation in 2026 as VP, People and Culture. She drives transformational People initiatives encompassing employee experience, equity & belonging, talent acquisition, total rewards, and learning and development to support the Foundation's mission. With nearly 25 years of experience leading HR strategies and teams at an enterprise-level across marketing and technology organizations, Leith has previously held roles at UM Worldwide as Global & US Chief Talent Officer, Chief People Officer for IPG Mediabrands Canada, and Global HR Business partner at Rakuten Kobo. Guiding growth and inclusive practices in high-performance environments, she and her teams have been recognized for innovation in HR by HR Director Magazine. Leith is known for her collaborative leadership style, progressive solutions, and commitment to cultivating inclusive and high-performing workplaces. She holds a B.A. in Social Sciences from McMaster University, the Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation, is certified in Leadership Inclusion by CCDI, and is a passionate advocate for creating strong cultures and meaningful work experiences for all.
Kieran Shanahan
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Vice President, Donor Experience & Impact
Kieran Shanahan is the Vice President, Donor Experience & Impact at SickKids Foundation, responsible for cross-Foundation donor experience strategy & planning, granting, events and stewardship. She brings deep experience and successful delivery in customer experience, CRM and digital transformation. Prior to joining SickKids in 2024, Kieran was VP of Digital and Customer Experience at Mastermind Toys and led Customer Relationship Management to enable a guest recognition transformation at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts. Kieran has also led Service Recovery at United Airlines and drove digital and complex programs as a consultant with PwC in the United States, working with travel, hospitality and non-profit clients. Kieran holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Harvard University along with a French language citation.
Thay Shanmugaratnam, MBA Vice President, Information Management Technology
As Vice President, Information Management and Technology, Thay Shanmugaratnam
is responsible for leading digital transformation and overseeing the Foundation’s enterprise technology, architecture, infrastructure, and data operations.Thay is a seasoned technology executive with more than 20 years of experience developing and executing enterprise technology strategies that drive modernization, operational excellence, and business growth. He has led large scale transformation initiatives across complex organizations, with expertise spanning cloud, enterprise architecture, delivery management, and platform engineering. Prior to joining SickKids Foundation, Thay held senior leadership roles at Canadian Tire Corporation across Technology Delivery, Enterprise Architecture and Engineering, and Cloud, leading large scale modernization initiatives in complex retail environments. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at Loblaw Companies Limited and Shoppers Drug Mart and began his career in software development and consulting at IBM.Thay holds an MBA in Finance and Strategic Management from the Schulich School of Business and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Software Engineering from the University of Ottawa.
Andrew Ricchetti Vice President, Business Intelligence and Analytics
Andrew Ricchetti is a data and analytics executive with over 15 years of leadership experience. As Vice President of Business Intelligence and Analytics at SickKids Foundation, he leverages data to guide strategy and empower teams with actionable insights. Andrew has built and scaled analytics functions across startups and Fortune 500 companies, fostering innovation and high-performance cultures. Before joining SickKids, he led transformative analytics initiatives in infrastructure and consulting, driving growth, efficiency, and engagement. A recognized thought leader, he has advised and served on boards in the data and AI sectors. Andrew holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics and Statistics from Western University and completed advanced AI programs at MIT and Stanford.
Kate Torrance
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Vice President, Head of Brand, Content and Communications
Kate Torrance joined SickKids Foundation in 2015, originally serving as Director of Integrated Brand Marketing. Now, as VP, Head of Brand, Content & Communications, Kate is responsible for ensuring SickKids remains the number one charity brand in the country. In addition, Kate collaborates with all the fundraising portfolios at the Foundation to provide communications strategies that drive business results, while ensuring alignment to the globally awarded VS brand platform. Previously, Kate spent 20 years working for top-tier advertising agencies and led national integrated advertising campaigns for brands including Bell, Budweiser, Corona, Starbucks, Coca Cola, and Quaker. Kate holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Toronto and volunteers on the Board of Level - a NFP organization designed to give youth, law students and lawyers the resources and community to build equitable access to our justice system.
