Sheila has served on the Maltby board since 2017, previously as Chair of Finance Audit Risk Committee as well Vice President and Treasurer.  She became President in June 2023.

Sheila brings over 40 years’ experience in the business of life insurance underwriting and risk management.  She currently serves on the CAA Club Group board and is a member of the Government and Community Relations and Audit Risk Committees. Sheila has been a volunteer involved in various community initiatives and served on the United Way Cabinet as a Leadership Giving representative for several years.

Having served on the Maltby board , Sheila has seen first-hand the important and impactful work that Maltby Centre does in providing support and treatment for children and families living with autism or   experiencing mental health challenges.  She is passionate about this organization and the dedicated and highly skilled staff who make a such a difference in the lives of these children and their families.

Jacquie Coston is Co-Founder of Costron + Co., a boutique firm that provides holistic business support to entrepreneurs with a specialty focus on social-enterprise, creatives, and alternative health care professionals. She brings her diverse background to this work which encompasses financial management, strategic planning, life & executive coaching, and authentic leadership facilitation.

Jacquie is a life-long volunteer of over 45 years supporting organizations from sports to the arts, to social services. During this volunteer experience Jacquie held roles such as Chair, Treasurer, Director, and founded new charities. Currently Jacquie is Chair of The Art of Courage, and Finance Committee member Kingston Native Centre & Language Nest and joined the board of the Maltby Centre in 2021.

Stacey brings over 30 years of experience to the Maltby Board as a frontline nurse clinician, senior leader, and educator in the acute care, community, and public health sectors. Stacey continues to build organizational leadership capacity through her coaching and consulting practice, Straight Up Leadership. As a parent to a young adult with neurodiversity and a former family client of Pathways (Maltby Centre), she is deeply committed to supporting families and building inclusive communities.

Alynn is a Chartered Professional Accountant with a unique blend of academic and corporate experience.  As a professor in the post-secondary education system, Alynn specializes in financial accounting and taxation, incorporating real-world business insights, gained from professional experiences.  Beyond the classroom, she has over 15 years of formal business experience in a corporate setting.  Highlights of that experience include providing internal taxation advice, guidance and solutions for insurance and investments.  More recently, Alynn has worked in the charitable sector, as a key advisor on charitable compliance with complex gifts and solicitation programs, including the oversight of the proper recording and acknowledgement of charitable donations.

Alynn is actively involved in various industry associations and philanthropic initiatives. Her dedication to giving back to the community underscores her commitment to corporate social responsibility and making a positive impact on society.

Stephanie is an Associate Superintendent with the Limestone District School Board. She has been fortunate to work for three different school boards in southwestern Ontario throughout her 25 year career in education. She values the ongoing, positive partnerships between the schools and community organizations in the greater Kingston area in order to support student and family success and well-being. Stephanie enjoys volunteering her time with non-profit organizations and promoting physical activity and wellness within the community.

Prakash Vaghela comes to the Maltby Board with 33 years of health sector experience at various levels of public health institutions. He has overseen implementation of a broad range of community & national health programs, prepared budget plans, developed policies and procedures, overseen quality assurance, and monitored and evaluated government programs. He has contributed significantly in improving MMR/MR, nutrition, immunization and mental health issues for children and adolescents, and community processes using innovation and technology.

While working with the government sector he has been on various boards in different capacities. He has worked with UNICEF, UNDP, UNAID, NABARD, World Bank, NHM and many non-profit organizations. Apart from his professional path, he enjoys music, traveling and meeting new people.

Allison is an accomplished development professional with over 20 years of experience. Her expertise is working in major and principal gift fundraising, corporate and foundation relations, strategic program development, and building sustainable proactive fundraising programs.

An innovative thinker and natural collaborator, Allison is driven by a commitment to developing sustainable solutions that make a real difference in the communities she serves. Her visionary leadership and keen understanding of philanthropic trends have enabled her to adapt to ever-evolving demands and establish a solid foundation for long-term fundraising success.

Allison demonstrates a deep understanding of the needs of both donors and beneficiaries, creating synergies that have maximized the impact of philanthropic initiatives. Her ability to communicate the value of giving and inspire others to participate in meaningful ways has solidified her reputation as an advocate for social responsibility.

With an impressive combination of strategic acumen, fundraising expertise, and passion for philanthropy and volunteerism, Allison continues to be a driving force in transforming lives and building a better future.

Martin Gravelle is a Chartered Professional Accountant and is a Partner with Wilkinson & Company LLP. Martin is also the lead partner for the firm’s forensic accounting and business valuation practice. Martin brings over 30 years of experience as an accountant including 20 years in public practice providing assurance, tax and accounting services to many not-for-profit clients, businesses and individuals in the community. Martin has also worked in the private sector as a controller and in the municipal sector as a deputy treasurer. Martin looks forward to contributing his financial skills and knowledge to the Maltby Centre.

Jessica is an active volunteer member on a number of KFL&A boards (United Way 2019-present; Campaign Cabinet 2020-present; Women United Co-Chair 202-present; Britton Smith Foundation Chair ongoing; Co-Founder of the Quintilian Way and board member 2018-2020; past CMHA Board of Directors). She is the parent of a son on the autism spectrum which has given her considerable in-depth experience in the child and youth mental health and autism fields in Kingston including the navigation of resources and an awareness of the challenges faced within the local community. She is a strong advocate for increased programming, education and resources devoted to autism and mental health in order to advance knowledge of the diagnoses and encourage a more inclusive environment.

Peter Dalton is the former owner and President of Daltco Electric, Eastern Ontario’s largest independent electrical, lighting and automation distributor. He has served in various Board leadership roles including nationally for Affiliated Distributors and the Electrical Federation of Canada, and locally for organizations including St Lawrence College Foundation, The Kingston Economic Development Commission, and Kingston General Hospital Board of Governors. Peter has extensive knowledge in strategic financial planning, risk assessment and efficient use of resources which are invaluable to Maltby Centre as it moves forward in an environment of fiscal restraint.

Peter cares deeply about child and youth mental health and autism care, having seen the challenges which exist in the KFL&A community. He hopes to utilize his professional experience to help Maltby address barriers to treatment awareness, access, and wait times which confront families in need of Maltby’s services.

Doug is a Senior Operations Manager at CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) with a history of experience in multi-sector and multi-location management delivering high-quality services and solutions for clients across various industries and regions. He is involved in leading and motivating teams, managing inventory and resources, and driving revenue growth and technical productivity, experience which will benefit Maltby in the current financial climate with its transition to an autism fee for service model.

Doug experienced Maltby’s services from a client/family side several years ago and is committed to providing input from this perspective to bring insight and ongoing improvement to the organization. He recognizes the significant and complex issues facing youth and children today and feels strongly that he can give back to the Kingston community by supporting Maltby’s mission.

Msenwa, a registered Social Worker, is a practitioner of change management and diversity, equity, and inclusion.  He holds a master’s degree in leadership from Kenya and a Master of Social Work from the University of Waterloo. He currently works as the director of Equity, Community Engagement and French Language Lead at Family and Children’s Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington and also as a DEI consultant. He is also a board member for St Lawrence Youth Association. He has over 15 years of experience as a community builder, clinical social worker. He is an advocate for social justice, an equity and inclusive leader. But it is his lived experience that brings texture to his work to seek change starting from within.

Msenwa has practiced social work in Africa and Canada as a clinical social worker in mental health and child welfare. Msenwa is interested in how policies affect macro social work, community building, migration, diversity, equity and inclusion. In 1996, when war broke out in eastern DR Congo, Msenwa was 15 years old and so began his journey where he witnessed merciless killings of friends, neighbours, and family. Through perseverance and determination, and after years as a refugee, Msenwa emerged as an inclusive leader who empowers individuals, and organizations to become inclusive.  Msenwa documented this journey in his book Still With Us: Msenwa’s Untold Story of War, Resilience and Hope – with the proceeds going towards supports for Orphaned children and widows in DR Congo through the Msenwa Foundation.