Dr. Robbie Campbell has worked with the treatment, recovery/relapse and research of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders for over 40 years as a psychiatrist. He founded Eating Disorders Foundation of Canada in 1997. He brings vast clinical, research and administrative experience to the EDFC. He has been named Professor Emeritus at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry for Western University. He received an honorary Doctor of Science in 2022 from Western in recognition for his work with eating disorders and telemedicine. As the longtime President of EDFC he has championed the need for early treatment which has led to the opening of The Harbour in 2024
Stephen Hodd has a Master of Engineering 1970. As an environmental consultant, he led major multidisciplinary studies in the Canada and the USA. As an entrepreneur and innovator, he founded a day conference and meeting centre in Toronto of which he is currently Chairman. Since 2014, serving as Director and Treasurer of EDFC, he has worked closely with Dr. Campbell to seek opportunities to provide places for treatment leading to The Harbour project.
David B. O’Gorman is an Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at Western University. During his career as a medical researcher, he has attracted research funding support from a variety of provincial, national and international funding agencies. He aims to use this experience to help fund and coordinate eating disorder research activities at The Harbour. Prior to joining the EDFC board, David was a member of the Lawson Health Research Institute Executive from 2013-2020
Sylvia Kovesfalvi held progressively senior communications roles over four decades, in both the public and private sectors, most recently as the senior director of corporate and public affairs with the Ontario Medical Association. While at the OMA, she worked closely with Dr. Robbie Campbell to raise awareness of and support for eating disorders. With a degree in psychology and firsthand knowledge of her family, facing and overcoming an eating disorder, Sylvia adds professional and personal skills in communication to the board.
Dr. Saadia Jan is an Associate Professor in the department of family medicine at Western University and the Centre Director of St. Joseph’s Family Medical Centre. She has an interest in dermatology, mental health and addiction and medical informatics. She serves as a medical examiner for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, provides palliative care both in hospital and in the community, provides care at Long Term Care and practices broad based family medicine. Dr. Jan’s research interests include mental health, medical informatics, and primary health care transformation.
Bria McVay is a strategic Human Resources consultant with over 30 years of experience with senior leadership to drive corporate effectiveness. She specializes in organizational design, compensation benchmarking, performance management strategy, recruitment, and employee relations. As a caregiver for a daughter with an eating disorder her experience has given her a deep understanding of the challenges faced in accessing comprehensive eating disorder treatment. Her goal is to enhance support systems for individuals and families navigating eating disorder recovery.
Beth Muia brings a wealth of experience gained from a career in nursing as a Community Health Liaison Nurse connecting individuals with tertiary level mental health resources. Beth was involved in developing ACT teams and implementing DBT and CBT therapy programs. As a provider of client-centred care as an outpatient nurse, she brings valuable oversight to the board. Beth, the innovator, has ventured into creating unique events combining music and art with mental health therapy.
Joanne Nolte is a retired high school Physical Education Specialist who enjoyed teaching all subjects. Not only is Jo an active master’s athlete, but she has also mastered all aspects of volunteering, including logistics, fundraising, publicity, marketing, co-ordination and grant seeking. Numerous organizations have benefited from her energy and commitment, including EDFC when she ran the silent auction at the EDFC benefit concert in 2024. Her unique skill set, and successes will be of great benefit to the board.
Christine Stapleton is Western University’s Director of Sport and Recreation. She sits on the national governing body for University Sport in Canada. Christine served Canada Basketball in various capacities from 1998 to 2009, including as a national women’s team head coach and as National Development Coach. This background in sports administration provides valuable insight to EDFC as it addresses the challenges and pressures that student athletes face to achieve performance goals which can often lead to unhealthy relationships with food and eating.
Dr. Gailene Tobin Vandenheuvel is the Executive Director of Western Research Parks with 30 years of leadership in business and economic development. Her extensive background includes business and economic development for the Prince Edward Island Provincial Government. She excels in driving innovation and business improvements, emphasizing partnership development, technology transfer, and commercialization across government, industry, and academic sectors. Her commitment to these goals at Western Research Parks will be invaluable as The Harbour develops regionally and nationally.
Kayla Campbell is currently working in Emergency Department at the Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary. She also works at a ketamine clinic for mental health as well as doing crisis mental health for the local mobile response team. Working within mental health for 8 years as a registered nurse, she has created the social media accounts for both The Harbour and EDFC while representing Western Canada for EDFC.
Kayla Campbell is currently working in Emergency Department at the Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary. She also works at a ketamine clinic for mental health as well as doing crisis mental health for the local mobile response team. Working within mental health for 8 years as a registered nurse, she has created the social media accounts for both The Harbour and EDFC while representing Western Canada for EDFC.
Dr. Saadia Jan is an Associate Professor in the department of family medicine at Western University and the Centre Director of St. Joseph’s Family Medical Centre. She has an interest in dermatology, mental health and addiction and medical informatics. She serves as a medical examiner for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, provides palliative care both in hospital and in the community, provides care at Long Term Care and practices broad based family medicine. Dr. Jan’s research interests include mental health, medical informatics, and primary health care transformation.
Bria McVay is a strategic Human Resources consultant with over 30 years of experience with senior leadership to drive corporate effectiveness. She specializes in organizational design, compensation benchmarking, performance management strategy, recruitment, and employee relations. As a caregiver for a daughter with an eating disorder her experience has given her a deep understanding of the challenges faced in accessing comprehensive eating disorder treatment. Her goal is to enhance support systems for individuals and families navigating eating disorder recovery.
Beth Muia brings a wealth of experience gained from a career in nursing as a Community Health Liaison Nurse connecting individuals with tertiary level mental health resources. Beth was involved in developing ACT teams and implementing DBT and CBT therapy programs. As a provider of client-centred care as an outpatient nurse, she brings valuable oversight to the board. Beth, the innovator, has ventured into creating unique events combining music and art with mental health therapy.
Joanne Nolte is a retired high school Physical Education Specialist who enjoyed teaching all subjects. Not only is Jo an active master’s athlete, but she has also mastered all aspects of volunteering, including logistics, fundraising, publicity, marketing, co-ordination and grant seeking. Numerous organizations have benefited from her energy and commitment, including EDFC when she ran the silent auction at the EDFC benefit concert in 2024. Her unique skill set, and successes will be of great benefit to the board.
Christine Stapleton is Western University’s Director of Sport and Recreation. She sits on the national governing body for University Sport in Canada. Christine served Canada Basketball in various capacities from 1998 to 2009, including as a national women’s team head coach and as National Development Coach. This background in sports administration provides valuable insight to EDFC as it addresses the challenges and pressures that student athletes face to achieve performance goals which can often lead to unhealthy relationships with food and eating.
Dr. Gailene Tobin Vandenheuvel is the Executive Director of Western Research Parks with 30 years of leadership in business and economic development. Her extensive background includes business and economic development for the Prince Edward Island Provincial Government. She excels in driving innovation and business improvements, emphasizing partnership development, technology transfer, and commercialization across government, industry, and academic sectors. Her commitment to these goals at Western Research Parks will be invaluable as The Harbour develops regionally and nationally.
