Board of Directors

Executive Members

mwilliams Margaret Williams, President
Margaret is a former Windsor City Councillor, retired development consultant and founding member of the Foundation with more than 30 years as a community volunteer. She is a former patient of the Cancer Centre.
nbrockenshire Norma Brockenshire, Founding President & Director
Norma is the founding President of the Foundation and currently Chair of Philanthropy. In 2008, she was awarded an honourary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Windsor for her contributions to the community. She is a former patient of the Cancer Centre. 
denniswipp Dennis Wipp, Vice President
Dennis worked in the financial services sector for alomst 40 years and retired after 20 years of service as President and CEO of United Communities Credit Union. He currently works as a part-time consultant and is a new Director on the board at Maryvale Adolescent and Family Services. 
robynmolyneau Robyn Molyneau, FMA, FCSI, Treasurer
Robyn has been on the board of the Foundation since 2006 and has served as Treasurer since 2007. Robyn has been an Associate Investment Advisor with RBC Dominion Securities, the full-service investment arm of RBC Royal Bank, since 1995.   
bobcopland Robert Copland, LL. B., Secretary
Bob is a lawyer and has been an active volunteer with several community organizations such as the Teen Health Centre and VON. He is a founding member of the Foundation.
Board Members
hakamabuzahra Dr. Hakam Abu-Zahra
Dr. Abu-Zahra is a founding member of the Foundation, a former CEO of the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre and a Medical Oncologist at the Cancer Centre. He serves on the Seeds4Hope Research Grants Advisory Committee.
maureendennis Maureen Dennis
Maureen has retired as an oncology nurse at the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre and is now active in cancer prevention at the Windsor-Essex Community Health Centre.
guydorion Guy Dorion
Guy is a Councillor for the Town of Tecumseh and formerly Mayor of St. Clair Beach. He also has 32 years of service with the Windsor Fire & Rescue Service. He is a founding member of the Foundation.
anthonygerardi Anthony Gerardi, CIM, FCSI
Anthony has been an Investment Advisor since 1998. He joined National Bank Financial, the full-service investment arm of the National Bank, in 2002. Anthony has been on the Foundation Board since 2006.
ruthannhickey Ruth Ann Hickey
Ruth Ann has been a resident of the town of Essex for most of her life. She graduated from the University of Windsor and was a member of the board of directors for the University Alumni. At present, she is a member of the board of directors of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra and the Essex Food Bank. She has enjoyed a successful real estate career for the past 28 years. Ruth Ann is also a partner in a subdivision development in the town of Essex.
liz-oneil Elizabeth O'Neil
Prior to her current role as Chair of her family business, Highline Mushrooms (Leamington). Elizabeth had a career in branding/communications planning and was Managing Director of a children's charity in Toronto. She holds an MBA from the Ivey School of Business and has done volunteer work with NGOs in SE Asia and Africa. Both of her parents were patients of the Cancer Centre.
kenschneider Dr. Ken Schneider
Dr. Schneider is Chief of Oncology and Head of Radiation Oncology at Windsor Regional Hospital, including the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre. He serves on the Foundation's Seeds4Hope Research Grants Advisory Committee.
Ex officio
claudia-den-boer-grima Claudia den Boer Grima, Regional Vice President, Cancer Services
Claudia is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Windsor Regional Integrated Cancer Program, including Inpatient Oncology Services, as well as overseeing the Erie-St. Clair Regional Cancer Program. She began her healthcare career at Vancouver General Hospital, relocating to the former Memorial Hospital in Brampton and then to Windsor in 1988. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alberta, a Master of Science in Administration degree from Central Michigan University, and has also completed the Advanced Healthcare Leadership Program from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management.