Board of Directors

Altaf Stationwala, Secretary of the Corporation
President and CEO, Mackenzie Health

Altaf Stationwala was appointed President and CEO of Mackenzie Health in 2010. Under his leadership, Mackenzie Health has received Accreditation with Exemplary Standing (the best a Canadian healthcare provider can achieve), numerous awards for safety and quality patient care, and approval to build the organization's second hospital - Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital.

In June 2015, Altaf established the Mackenzie Innovation Institute, which includes the first-in-Canada Innovation Unit initiative. That's a unique integration of advanced technology that transforms the delivery of care. Prior to joining Mackenzie Health, Altaf was Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at Mount Sinai Hospital. Before that he was Site Executive - Brampton Civic Hospital and Vice President, Patient Services at the William Osler Health Centre.

In 2007, the Canadian College of Health Service Executives awarded Canada's Outstanding Young Health Executive of the Year Award to Altaf for his leadership in improving the effectiveness and sustainability of the health system. He has a diverse educational background with undergraduate degrees in Economics, Geography and Business Administration, as well as a Masters in Health Administration. Altaf is also adjunct faculty in the Department of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and is also a surveyor with Accreditation Canada. Altaf is an ex-officio member of all Board committees and a Director of the Mackenzie Health Foundation Board.

Dr. Steven Jackson was appointed Chief of Staff in September 2013. He has over 15 years' experience in medical leadership, administration and governance. Prior to joining Mackenzie Health, Dr. Jackson was Chief of Staff at The Scarborough Hospital. He also served there at Medical Director for Peri-Operative Services and President of the Medical Staff Association during the amalgamation of two community hospitals that became The Scarborough Hospital. He has chaired and co-chaired numerous committees and task forces to improve physician and hospital processes.

Dr. Jackson is a general surgeon by training, specializing in surgical oncology. He holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. He has also completed several other recognized medical leadership programs from the Rotman School of Management and the Canadian Medical Association. Dr. Jackson has been published in medical journals such as The Journal of Laparoendoscopic Surgery and The Canadian Journal of Surgery.

Len Koroneos, a resident of Richmond Hill, has held various executive positions in the areas of corporate operations, finance, tax, accounting and major project developments of long-term care homes. Most recently, Len completed a contract with the Ontario Long Term Care Association and worked closely with several Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care committees on the health system funding reform. Until July 2012, Len was the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer for Toronto Community Housing Corporation. He previously spent over 20 years with Extendicare, where he garnered business experience and knowledge in healthcare operations. He has served on the boards of Regent Park Energy Inc., Regent Park Development Corporation, Housing Solutions Inc., Social Housing Services Corporation and Richview Manor Inc. Len is a Chartered Accountant and holds an Hons. Bachelor of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business.

Fay Lim-Lambie, a resident of Richmond Hill, is Dean of Health, Wellness and Sciences at Georgian College. She has extensive experience in health care leadership and administration, as well as diverse experiences in clinical education, quality improvement, professional practice and research. Fay was formerly the Executive Director of Health Disciplines Professional Practice and Clinical Support Services at Baycrest Health Sciences, and past Treasurer of the Ontario Association of Social Workers. Fay has led and implemented many initiatives around interprofessional collaboration, innovative clinical programs, best practice integration, interdisciplinary models of care and enhancement in patient experience.

Fay holds a Master of Social Work from McMaster University, a Bachelor of Social Work from York University and a Bachelor of Arts from McMaster University. She is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and holds an appointment with the Children's Lawyer, Ministry of the Attorney General Ontario.

Susan Kwolek is the Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Executive of Mackenzie Health. She has been with the hospital since 2014 and is responsible for all care services (Emergency and Medicine; Surgery; Woman and Child; Chronic Kidney Disease; Mental Health; Seniors Health), as well as Enterprise Risk, Quality and Privacy.

Prior to joining Mackenzie Health, Susan was the Vice President, Patient Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Niagara Health System, and Executive Lead for the St. Catharines site of the Niagara Health System. Susan has also held a variety of senior leadership positions in teaching and community hospitals, and single and multi-site organizations, and has provided operational oversight for significant clinical and non-clinical portfolios.

Susan is a surveyor with Accreditation Canada and Accreditation Canada International. At the University of Toronto, she has a clinical appointment (lecturer status) in the Faculty of Nursing, and is an associate adjunct professor in the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Health Policy Management and Evaluation. Susan holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western University and a Masters in Health Administration from the University of Toronto, and is a Certified Health Executive with the Canadian College of Health Leaders.

Stephanie Zee, a resident of Richmond Hill, is the Director and Head of Cash and Treasury Products at Citibank Canada. She is responsible for their full suite of core cash management products, including liquidity and investments, account services, connectivity and information services, payment and receivable solutions, and wholesale cards (commercial cards and prepaid cards).

Before assuming that role, Stephanie was Vice President, Sales & Business Development at Intact Financial Corporation (formerly ING Insurance), where she led the sales and business development efforts for the Ontario region and the national rebranding, marketing and media efforts of the firm. While building her career, she rounded out her experience and knowledge at ING Direct, Scotiabank, HSBC, Ontario Blue Cross and RBC.

Stephanie has given her time as a board/committee member to a number of organizations, including Citi Transaction Services, Citi Cards Canada Inc., Canadian Bankers Association, Canadian Marketing Association, Mondex, Verified by Visa, Risk Management Institute, and Youth in Motion. She holds a Masters in Law from Osgoode Hall at York University, an MBA from the Ivey Business School at Western University, a Masters Certificate in Project Management from York University and a BSc in Psychology from the University of Calgary.