President & CEO

Sharon Moore is the President and CEO for Haldimand War Memorial Hospital and Edgewater Gardens in Dunnville, Ontario. Previously, Sharon was the Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at the hospital and she worked for over 20 years at Markham Stouffville Hospital in various leadership positions.

Sharon has a degree in Nursing from McMaster University and a Master in Health Studies from Athabasca University.

Sharon is passionate about excellent patient care and advocates tirelessly for improvements in our health system. She is a broad systems thinker and strives to bring diverse groups together with the main purpose always to care for the needs of patients & residents, their families, and the community.

Away from the hospital, Sharon is also a member of the Discipline and Fitness to Practice Committees at the College of Nurses’ of Ontario.

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Chief Of Staff

Dr. Bell currently serves as the Assistant Dean for the Niagara Regional Campus of McMaster University’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine and she brings a wealth of experience in medical leadership, clinical governance and educational innovation.

Dr. Bell has over 25 years of experience in family medicine and hospital-based care. She has a deep understanding of rural healthcare and she brings a wealth of experience in recruiting physicians and developing innovative partnerships.

Dr. Bell attended McMaster University for her undergraduate and medical school degrees.  She then completed a residency in rural Family Medicine through the University of Ottawa.  She has also completed a Masters in Health Science Education through McMaster University.

She works clinically in family medicine with a particular interest in women’s health, adolescent medicine and care of equity-seeking populations.  Her areas of research include learner mistreatment, distributed medical education and faculty engagement and support.

Dr. Bell sits on the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Niagara and is the Chair of the Governance and Nominations Committee. She lives with her husband in Port Colborne and is the proud mother of two young adults.

Director

Ben brings over 40 years of Banking and Corporate Finance experience along with 17 years of Municipal Council experience to our Board of directors. Ben has served as the past president and/ or a Board Member of:

• Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
• Ontario Chamber of Commerce.
• Argus Residence (women’s shelter).
• Cambridge & North Dumfries United Way.
• Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).
• Chair or Co-Chair of the United Way National campaigns for CIBC Risk Management.

As a professional who takes great pride in developing and fostering long-standing relationships, Ben is confident in his ability to engage with the Board in ways that reflect the goals and needs of Haldimand War Memorial Hospital, Edgewater Gardens and all the residents and visitors who have come to know and rely on their services.

Ben firmly believes that Dunnville, as a community, is poised for growth and advancement in a way that honours and embraces its “small-town roots,” and is eager to work alongside like-minded people to help stabilize, re-energize, and mobilize the community into reaching this potential.

Director

Brad retired last year after a career dedicated to public service and advocating for individuals with disabilities.

As the Executive Director for PATH Employment Services, a Hamilton nonprofit agency focused on workforce integration for people with disabilities, Brad refined his skills leading and developing teams, managing finances, strategic planning, and program development. His expertise also extended to board and labour relations, public relations, marketing, and human resource management. His background spans both nonprofit and government sectors, including several years in unionized environments.

Brad holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario and has pursued extensive specialized training in board governance, AODA, diversity & inclusion, labour relations, human resources and financial management.

In retirement he continues to serve his community actively. He chairs the Dunnville Hospital and Healthcare Foundation, leading fundraising initiatives for the hospital and Edgewater Gardens, a community long-term care home. He is also the President of the Rotary Club of Dunnville, building on his prior leadership roles as President of the Rotary Club of Hamilton and the Canadian Club, where he advanced community development and national goodwill.

Beyond his professional achievements, Brad finds immense joy in family life. He and his wife Lynn, who share a blended family of five children and seven grandchildren, cherish their time together camping and traveling.
Brad’s retirement marks not an end, but a continuation of his legacy of service, advocacy, and dedication to making a difference in the lives of others.

Director

Ram Shankar is the Chief Information Officer and Chief Privacy Officer at Compass Community Health. He has over 20 years of experience in the Community Health not-for-profit sector and over 5-years of experience in the manufacturing sector.

As the Chief Information Officer, he manages a team of 22 multidisciplinary direct reports. He has coordinated 20 partnership agreements with external organizations providing strategic direction towards information technology and information management. Providing Integrated Information Systems back-office support at 61 different locations within the Ontario West area. He oversees the Information Systems which provides Technical Support, Decision Support, Electronic Medical Records Support, Helpdesk Support, and Administrative Support. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team for the past 20 years, Ram has served as a resource to Compass Community Health Board of Directors, Alliance for Healthier Communities, Greater Hamilton Health Network – Digital Health Secretariat, Healthier Communities Information Management Committee, and is the Chair of the Operations Committee. Currently, Ram is a reviewer for the Canadian Center for Accreditation.

As the Chief Privacy Officer, Ram oversees the monitoring and reporting on the privacy compliance program in accordance with legislation and best practices. He has been instrumental in the development of the organization’s privacy policies and practices. He sits on the Hamilton Niagara Halton Brant Integration Network’s Privacy Steering Committee.

Ram has a Bachelor’s of Computer Science Degree from the National Institute of Business Management. He obtained a Masters Degree in Project Management and a Masters Degree in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from the Schulich School of Business at York University. Ram also holds full professional member licenses from the British Computer Society, the Australian Computer Society, and the Institution of Analysts & Programmers in the United Kingdom.

Treasurer

Karen is currently a sales manager with Rosa Flora Ltd and as been with the company for over 12 years. Prior to this position, Karen was part owner of the family business, Minor Bros, with her father and his brothers. Twenty-five years in her family business, along with her management experience at Rosa Flora, have provided Karen with a solid understanding of business management, accounting, and sales.

Karen brings a wealth of board governance experience with her to the HWMH Board of Directors. She is currently completing her term as Past Chair of the Dunnville Hospital and Healthcare Foundation and served on the board of that organization for eight years. She also continues to be very active with her church and the school.

One of her strongest contributions to the HWMH board is her connection to, and understanding of the Dunnville community. Karen was born at the HWMH and her mother was a nurse there. She has lived, attended school, and worked in Dunnville all her life. Maintaining the health and vibrancy of this community is very important to her.

Karen and her husband Ted raised two children on a dairy farm just outside of Dunnville. There were many trips to the hospital while her children were growing up and it was a blessing to have the hospital nearby. Through her work with the HWMH board, Karen hopes to give back to the hospital and its community, in some small way ensuring its sustainability for years to come.

Director

Marnie brings over 25 years of human resources and advisory experience working across child welfare and healthcare sectors. Currently, is the Director, Human Resources & Volunteer Services at Women’s College Hospital. Previously, she has served as the Chief Human Resources Officer at the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CAST), an executive position she has held for more than 5 years. Prior to joining CAST, she worked as the Director of Human Resources at the Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton and in progressively senior roles at the Joseph Brant Hospital. Each experience has allowed her to develop an innovative and effective leadership style with exceptional team building, change management and negotiation skills. She has a proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders to build consensus and consistently achieve objectives.

With a passion for people, Marnie is focused on elevating community services and enhancing client and patient care. She has served on several Boards and Committees centred on healthcare and child services at Nucleus Independent Living and within the Halton Mississauga LHIN. In addition to being a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), Marnie holds her Master of Science in Health Administration complemented by her Bachelor’s degree. Most recently she became a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner and considers herself to be a life-long learner.

Director

Arash is an employment and labour lawyer working in the City of Toronto. He earned his Juris Doctor from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at University of British Columbia. Prior to law, he earned a Master of Industrial Relations degree from Queen’s University, and subsequently worked for six years as an employee-relations professional in the core public sector in Nunavut, and the broader public sector in Ontario. During this time, he advised and represented his employers on a broad range of issues.