Who We Are

Roslynn Baird

Godrihwasidso (Cayuga "OverSeer") Chief Executive Officer

Roslynn Baird leads IDHC. She ensures good governance, programming and overall best practices. Contact Roz at executivedirector@idhc.life or C. 905-321-7059 or T. 1-888-514-1370. When not hard at work, Roz retreats with family and friends up north.

Jessica Pace

Knowledge Program Manager

In 2020-2021, IDHC wholeheartedly welcomed new Knowledge Program Manager, Jessica Pace, to the team, and with Jessica, IDHC ushered in a new era of the Knowledge department. Thirteen days after Jessica settled into her office, the provincial government announced the Covid-19 pandemic and the entire IDHC organization was directed to work remotely. Without the invaluable face-to-face engagement with her new colleagues, Jessica hit the ground running nonetheless. Jessica launched a monthly webinar series, developed and revised resources, hosted a series of professional trainings, and responded to a flood of Covid-19 knowledge requirements—all from her home office. How do you follow that act? For training inquiries, contact Jessica at knowledge@idhc.life or C. 289-407-1033 or T. 1-888-514-1370.

Lindsey Cosh, B.A. BC

Footcare Program Coordinator

Lindsey Cosh, B.A. BC, is IDHC’s Foot Care Program Coordinator. Lindsey lives and works out of Sudbury, where she provides diabetes prevention services through a holistic model of care all — from an Indigenous perspective. Reach her at fcc@idhc.life or C. 289-668-0551 or T: 1-888-514-1370

Crystal Bomberry

Training Lead

Crystal Bomberry, Community Knowledge and Partnership Worker, provides all levels of in-depth Indigenous diabetes wellness guidance. She is extremely accommodating and is pleased to connect with clients and partners alike. Reach Crystal at C. 519-750-0893 or T. 1-888-514-1370 or crystal.cpkw@idhc.life. Ask her about her world-class experience in the good medicine of lacrosse. It doesn’t get much better than that.

Kathleen LaForme

Traditional Wellness Coordinator

Kathleen LaForme, Community Knowledge and Partnership Worker, heads up the Diabetes Wellness team at IDHC. The team’s work includes in-house and virtual offerings such as workshops, presentations, dietary lectures, and Wellness Wednesdays. Contact Kathleen LaForme, Diabetes Wellness Coordinator South at kathleen.cpkw@idhc.life or C. 905-388-6010 or T. 1-888-514-1370.

Allissa Sims, RR

Office Manager & Human Resources

Allissa Sims is office manager extraordinaire. She can be reached at officemanager@idhc.life or C. 519-350-6789 or T. 1-888-514-1370. Allissa is the glue that holds IDHC so beautifully together.

Autumn Watson

Director of Programs

Autumn Watson, Diabetes Wellness Worker East, never tires of reminding the world about the pre-eminence of Mother Earth, earth-based teachings and how Indigenous culture is health. For more information on what IDHC can do for your community, your organization, or you — contact Autumn Watson at 613-697-6604 or email directorofprograms@idhc.life.

Anne-Marie Stup

Finance Manager

Unsung hero, Anne-Marie Stup, Finance Manager for IDHC, runs the IDHC numbers non-stop. While everyone else at the organization is busy keeping Indigenous Ontarians healthy, Anne-Marie keeps the books in good shape. Somebody has to do it. Contact Anne-Marie at finance@idhc.life or C. 289-407-8774 or T. 1-888-514-1370 if you have an invoice inquiry or financial question. She’s good.

Krista Ruthven

Training & Procurement Administrator

Samantha Lascelles

Client Services Program Manager

Justice Maki-Chambers

Client Services Administrator

Irene Samuel, MPH,HBSc

Special Projects Coordinator

Stacey Ely

Client Services Support Worker

Sadie Davidoff

Shipping & Administration Associate

Jenna Hammond, RN

Diabetes Wellness Trainer

Jordan McNeillie

ICS Project Coordinator

Abby Duggal

Program Assistant

Alex Jamieson

Manager of Indigenous Health Care Relations

Alex Jamieson is Haudenosaunee from Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation. He has a background in education, journalism and social service work primarily in Indigenous mental health and addictions. In his words, “It is truly an honour for me to have this opportunity to work with Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle and Niagara Ontario Health Team in helping to further the aspirations of Indigenous people in Niagara for culturally appropriate health care services and treatment. Nya-weh and Miigwetch.”