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The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the status quo of most not-for-profit (NFP) organizations. In some cases, simple survival is at stake. In others, there are opportunities to work in a more coordinated collaboration with system/sector partners, and in redesigning the way services are provided from traditional to adaptive. A board's evolving role in oversight, strategy and board competencies has never been more important. How boards are working with management to navigate these responsibilities has changed significantly due to the challenges of COVID-19. What has worked and what has not? Questions covered in this session will include:
  • What are the organization’s challenges and opportunities?
  • How are boards adjusting their priorities to support their organizations (e.g. strategy revisions, risk mitigation, political acumen)?
  • How are changes in the roles and responsibilities of the board evolving as we transition toward a post-pandemic state?
  • How are boards adjusting their practices and decision processes?
This session will be of special interest to board members and CEOs/EDs of not-for-profit organizations.

Moderator

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Charyl Galpin

Member, Chapter Executive, ICD GTA Chapter
 

Charyl Galpin

Member, Chapter Executive, ICD GTA Chapter
 
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Panellists

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Helen Hayward

Independent Director

Helen Hayward

Independent Director
Helen Hayward is Partner Emeritus with Western Management Consultants, a national consulting firm in Canada. She has consulted with government and not-for-profit organizations on organizational effectiveness, governance and strategic planning.

Prior to consulting, Helen enjoyed a distinguished public sector career in Ontario as CEO of two adjudicative tribunals and Assistant Deputy Minister of justice ministries.

As a seasoned board governor, Helen currently serves:
  • International Board of Trustees, World Education Services, Board Secretary and Canadian representative
  • Board of Trustees, Ontario Hospital Association, Vice Chair and Chair, Strategic Planning Committee
Helen previously served:
  • Board of Directors, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Chair of Governance & Nominating, and Veterans Advisory Committees
  • Federal Judicial Advisory Committee GTA, recommended judicial appointments to Minister of Justice 
She was recognized with awards:
  • Lifetime Achievement, Strategic Leadership Forum
  • Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 
  • Toronto Diversity Leader in Action
Helen has an Advanced Certificate in Board Governance from Canadian Board Diversity Council.
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Mina Mawani

ICD.D, MHSc-HA

Experienced CEO/Tri-Sector Leader; Not-for-Profit/Healthcare Executive

Mina Mawani

ICD.D, MHSc-HA

Experienced CEO/Tri-Sector Leader; Not-for-Profit/Healthcare Executive
Mina Mawani is an experienced CEO with more than 20 years of leadership experience in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Mina has led and guided a number of socially focused organizations, including serving as the President and CEO of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada and The Canadian Women’s Foundation, and CEO of the Aga Khan Council for Canada. She is also adjunct Faculty at the Schulich School of Business. Mina is a creative, innovative and agile leader, guiding organizations from vision to strategy to results.
 
Mina has served on several not-for-profit boards, some of which include Women’s College Hospital, Seneca College and the Health Charities Coalition of Canada. She currently serves on the board of Pine River Institute. In recognition of her remarkable achievements, involvement and contributions to communities across Canada, Mina was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2019 by the Women’s Executive Network. Mina has also received the RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award, the ICCC Humanitarian of the Year Award, the Grant’s Desi Achievers Award and the PDCI Master of Success Award. Mina was also selected as a Diversity 50 Member in 2018.
 
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Leah Myers

ICD.D

Chair of the Bruce Trail Conservancy

Leah Myers

ICD.D

Chair of the Bruce Trail Conservancy
Leah Myers is the Chair of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, a member-driven, volunteer-based charitable organization and one of Ontario’s largest land trusts.
 
Leah joined the board in 2016 and later chaired its Government Relations Task Force. She stepped off the board in late 2018 to take on the role of CEO on an interim basis, during which time she gained a new appreciation of and deeper commitment to the mission of the organization. Leah was brought back on to the board in June 2019 and became Chair in January 2020.
 
Leah is an experienced public policy executive, having spent most of her career with the Ontario government in a variety of leadership positions. She is currently involved in various consulting projects, advising on strategic priorities, stakeholder relations and governance matters. Leah is a certified Board Director (ICD.D).
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