Board of Directors

Community-Driven Board Leadership
North York Seniors Centre (NYSC) Board of Directors follows a results-oriented model of governance to lead our organization into the future. The board membership reflects the diversity of our community, including user representation from clients, members, and caregivers. Our dedicated board members volunteer their time and resources to support NYSC’s mission of providing quality programs and services to older adults.
In 2010, the NYSC Board of Directors was nominated for the Maytree Diversity in Governance Award.

Dr. Andy Kin On Wong

Chair

Andrew Fredericks

Vice-Chair

Stephen Steele, B.Comm. MBA

Treasurer

Dr. Caterina Valentino

Secretary

Janice Lai

Director

James Mayer (Jamie)

Director

Olga Ajgirevitch

Director

Julia Suk

Director

Dr. Jacqueline Getfield

Director

Peter Fuchs

Director

Ian Kerr

Director

Tanya Hatton CPA, CGA, MBA

Director

Jeffery Chan

Director

Veronica MacDonald

executive director

Dr. Andy Kin On Wong

Chair
“I am passionate about translating medical knowledge into practice for seniors, particularly in terms of mobility and healthy active aging. There is no better way to create an impact in this area than to work firsthand to improve the quality of care among seniors in our community.”

Andrew Fredericks

Vice-Chair
“Supporting seniors through NYSC is a way to create meaningful change and ensure our community thrives across generations. By fostering senior empowerment and dignity, I hope to contribute to a future where every senior can lead a rich and fulfilling life with the respect and independence they deserve.”

Stephen Steele, B.Comm. MBA

Treasurer
“I believe in the old adage, ‘In life, it is not what you get that matters, it is what you give. What a wonderful way it is to give through being involved as a volunteer Director with the NYSC, an organization that supports seniors, living in our community, in so many very positive ways.”

Dr. Caterina Valentino

Secretary
“No one should face challenges alone. A network of community agencies and support systems stands ready to welcome, empower, and uplift those in need.”

Janice Lai

Director
“It is an honour for me to volunteer with NYSC, as it is important to give back to the older generations who have contributed so much to our society, as well as the community I grew up and currently reside in.”

James Mayer (Jamie)

Director
“By volunteering on the Board I help ensure that there are programs and places for seniors to go to remain vital, healthy and connected to their community; there is no greater feeling than that.”

Olga Ajgirevitch

Director
“Every person is a castle, with rooms that holdmemories, traits, and turning points. As we age, many of us stop invitingothers in—sometimes withdrawing so far we become places no one visits anymore.But every home, no matter how quiet, still deserves company. Volunteeringallows me to offer that presence—while keeping the doors open in my own hometoo. It’s a quiet ritual of connection, humility, and belonging.”

Julia Suk

Director
“I am deeply passionate about giving back to my community. As a young adult, I actively participated in various community initiatives through my local church, but life became quite busy as I focused on raising three young children. Now that my children are older, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve again, especially with NYSC, an organization I truly value for the services it offers to our senior community members.”

Dr. Jacqueline Getfield

Director
“The process of aging is as old as time; approaches to aging are diverse. Since, as time passes, we all must age in diverse ways: I am privileged to share my time, skills, knowledge and talents with the NYSC board.”

Peter Fuchs

Director
“I volunteer with the NYSC to help seniors live actively and independently for as long as possible. This is a reality I want to see happen for all seniors, including my own family and friends.”

Ian Kerr

Director
We all want our parents, grandparents, andone day, ourselves and our children, to have access to excellent care and theability to age with dignity. I truly believe change starts with each of us;when we step forward to volunteer, contribute, and give what we can, we canchange the world together.

Tanya Hatton CPA, CGA, MBA

Director

Jeffery Chan

Director

Veronica MacDonald

executive director
“I aspire to provide a space for clients and their family members where they feel loved and cared for. Intertwined with this goal is ensuring staff feel valued and appreciated for their services.”