Please contact Andrea Guidolin at president@nahssa.ca OR Melissa Brooks at vpinternal@nahssa.ca for any questions or concerns regarding the VP Communications position.

Lisa is currently in her second year of Paramedicine at Conestoga College in Kitchener. She brings a unique background to NaHSSA; with a B.Sc. from UW and a post-grad in Business from George Brown College, Lisa worked as a copywriter in Pharmaceutical & Healthcare advertising for many years with companies such as AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Nestlé, GSK and Unilever.

In ‘09-‘10, Lisa was the President of Conestoga’s Interprofessional Organization – the Waterloo Interprofessional Healthcare Student Collaboration (WIHSC). During this time, she played a pivotal role in organizing the Waterloo Regional HAZMAT simulation that saw close to 500 Students, Community Professionals and 15 Healthcare Agencies come together for an incredibly successful training operation. Lisa plans to focus her efforts this year on building a strong and supportive Board of Directors so that all Chapters can benefit from being a part of NaHSSA.

Konrad is in his final stages in completing his Master’s of Science, Human Kinetics graduate degree at the University of Ottawa. His exposure to the world of interprofessionalism started three years ago with his involvement in the Ottawa Health Sciences Students’ Association as Vice President Financial Affairs. An advocate for interprofessional education, Konrad’s curiosity continues to set him on a path of learning and experience. Having considered a variety of healthcare career paths, Konrad is aware of frustrations some students encounter when attempting to piece together how each healthcare profession fits into the bigger picture of helping the patient. He hopes to provide students with clarity where there is vagueness, insight where there is misinformation, and access where there is lack of information through his involvement with NaHSSA as VP Academic Affairs.

Amr completed his Undergraduate and Master's degree in Computer Science at Queen's University. He is currently in his second year at the Doctor of Dental Surgery program at the University of Toronto. Throughout his academic life, Amr has been involved with various student organizations including an international student group. He is also a current member of the University of Toronto Varsity Squash team. Amr joined NaHSSA as he believes that there are currently many challenges to the efficiency of our healthcare system. He strongly believes that through team work and inter-professional collaboration such challenges can be overcome.

Melissa has completed her Hons BHSc at the University of Ottawa. Although she still considers herself new to the world of IPC, this year she is a member of her local chapter as vice president; Ottawa Health Sciences Students Association (OHSSA), as well is the student representative for 2 steering committees to introduce IPC within the Champlain region schools curriculum. Melissa also assisted with the NaHSSA Games at the Ontario Interprofessional Health Collaborative Conference and participated in the Annual NaHSSA Conference this past year in Toronto. She has also worked with Canadian Interprofessional Student Network (CISN) and Student Managed Interprofessional Health Initiative Leadership Event (SMIHILE) as a chair member to increase their communication amongst each other and with NaHSSA.

This year, in her second term as VP Internal, Melissa continues to promote NaHSSA through various local and national projects, as well as continue to build communication links with CISN, SMIHILE and NaHSSA and to bring awareness of NaHSSA to the undergraduate population to start IPC early in health education.

Kristi is a 4th year student at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). In 2008 she completed her Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at McMaster University. During her time at CCNM she has created the Naturopathic Interprofessional Council, has delivered numerous presentations on IPE and collaborative health care, and has been the naturopathic representative for the Canadian Interprofessional Students Network (CISN). Kristi is also the current President of the Naturopathic Students’ Association at CCNM.

Kristi’s involvement with NaHSSA includes assuming the role of Marketing Coordinator for the annual NaHSSA conference last year in Toronto. She has also assisted the NaHSSA executive at the Student Interprofessional Games, as part of the Ontario Interprofessional Health Collaborative Conference. She has worked diligently to increase student participation and collaboration both at CCNM and in the health care community, and looks forward to working with chapters throughout Canada to increase student education and collaboration.

Paolo has received his B.Sc with honors from the University of Ottawa and is completing his final year of the Paramedic Program at Algonquin College. His experience as a personal trainer allowed him to work with NHL players, and members of the general public, helping people reach their personal and professional goals through fitness and lifestyle changes. Originating from a background in trades and entrepreneurship, Paolo created startup companies such as Officehealth.ca and Pada Landscaping. His passion for innovation and health lead him to pursue a path where several links of the healthcare system work together: Interprofessional Health.

Paolo a reçu son B.Sc avec honneurs à l’Université d’Ottawa en 2009 et est présentement en train d’élargir ses horizons dans le domaine des Sciences de la Santé en complétant sa 2e et dernière année du programme de Paramédic au Collège Algonquin. Ayant certaines connaissances en entrepreunariat, Paolo a été l’un des co-fondateurs de Pada Landscaping ainsi que le fondateur de Officehealth.ca. Sa passion pour le monde des affaires ainsi que pour le bien- être des gens l’a amené à faire partie d’une organisation telle que AÉSSCa. En plus de travailler avec des joueurs de la LNH, son experience en tant qu’entraîneur personnel l’a amené à cotoyer des gens de tous les milieux, leurs permettant d’atteindre leurs buts personnels et professionnels par l’entremise de l’exercice et de l’enseignement de saines et bonnes habitudes de vie.

Paolo a eu la chance de visiter des hopitaux à Cuba et au Pérou, ce qui a réaffirmé son intéret concernant les Sciences de la Santé ainsi que dans tout ce qui touche l’interprofessionnalisme. Après avoir fait du bénévolat au Bangladesh, au Cambodge ainsi qu’au Pérou, il a pu comprendre l’importance de la collaboration entre les différentes professions touchant les soins de santé en observant les différentes pratiques utilisées dans ces pays. Paolo est quelqu’un de dévoué et est prêt à donner tout le temps nécessaire afin d’aider l’AÉSSCa à accomplir son but, soit de promouvoir l’interprofessionnalisme.

Luciano Di Loreto has graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in Toronto, Ontario. In 2006, Luciano completed an Honours Bachelor of Science degree with high distinction in Sociology and Biological Anthropology at the University of Toronto. During his first year at CMCC, Luciano founded and was elected President of Building Bridges, a CMCC Interprofessional Student club. In the summer of 2008, Luciano participated in creating the Interprofessional Education (IPE) Council at CMCC and was elected President soon after.

Luciano has worked as a student Intern at the University of Toronto Office of Interprofessional Education. During this period at the office, he planned and coordinated the Ontario version of the Health Care Team Challenge. In 2008-2009, Luciano held an executive position on the University of Toronto Interprofessional Healthcare Students' Association (IPHSA). In 2009-2010, Luciano was elected VP Chapter Development for NaHSSA. In April 2010, Luciano participated as a student keynote speak at the All Together Better Health Conference 5 in Sydney, Australia. Luciano is excited to be able to provide guidance to the current year’s executive fulfilling his role as past president.