Philip Groff

President and CEO

After more than nine years at SMARTRISK as Director, Research and Evaluation, Phil was appointed President and CEO, responsible for overseeing all of SMARTRISK's operations. Phil has wide-ranging expertise in research and evaluation, social marketing and a deep knowledge of injury prevention. Phil has a PhD in psychology from the University of Toronto with a specialty in human neuropsychology and cognition.

Kathy Blair

Writer

Kathy writes and edits for SMARTRISK and the Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre and responds to requests from the media. Kathy is a former journalist. She has a BAA in journalism from Ryerson University and a BA in administration with a specialist in social issues from the University of Toronto.

Patricia Cliche

Northern Injury Prevention Coordinator

Pat coordinates and promotes injury prevention activities across Northern Ontario through the Regional Committee of the Northern Injury Prevention Practitioners Network. She has an extensive emergency/management nursing background of 30+ years with the last 11 years in injury prevention.

Emily Driscoll

Youth Program Assistant

Emily assists the SMARTRISK No Regrets and No Regrets Live programs, supporting the team with program development, implementation and logistics. She has a BA specializing in Anthropology from the University of Toronto and a postgraduate diploma in Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion from Centennial College.

Pamela Farmer

Manager, Research and Evaluation

Pam coordinates evaluation and research activities related to SMARTRISK and the Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre, including strategic and operational planning, project oversight and management. Pam has an M.Sc. in kinesiology and health science: epidemiology from York University. She has been involved in a number of research projects in the field of injury.

Michael Gemar

Information Technology Administrator and Creative Services Coordinator

Michael is responsible for SMARTRISK’s in-house creative production and manages the organization’s computer infrastructure and online projects, including the SMARTRISK website. He has an extensive background in web technologies and interface design. Michael has a PhD in psychology from the University of Toronto.

Erica Hughes

Administrative Coordinator

Erica is responsible for providing all SMARTRISK staff with administrative assistance. She supports the No Regrets youth team with program implementation and logistics, as well as providing general office support. Erica has a B.Sc. in biology with a minor in social sciences of health from the University of Ottawa.

Alex Kelly

Senior Program Coordinator, Youth Programs

Alex Kelly is currently the Senior Program Coordinator for SMARTRISK’s Youth Programs, No Regrets and No Regrets Live. Alex has a BAH from Queen’s University in Health Studies and International Development, and is currently pursuing her Masters of Public Health through the University of London and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Alex was one of the original high school youth leaders for SMARTRISK No Regrets in its pilot year.

Sarah Marshall

Vice President

Sarah is responsible for sponsor engagement and stewardship both nationally and at a community level with the goal of increasing the reach of our programs. Sarah is also responsible for maintaining and strengthening our organizational systems. Sarah has extensive experience in community development, youth leadership and operations. She has a BA from Dalhousie University and an MA in leadership and training from Royal Roads University. Sarah works from Squamish, B.C.

Claude Meurehg

Health Promotion Coordinator

Claude works with the Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre management, program and support staff to promote and arrange sessions of the Canadian Injury Prevention Curriculum and Canadian Falls Prevention Curriculum. He provides secretariat support to public health managers in Ontario in their collaboration related to injury prevention. He also coordinates the technical aspects of activities within the OIPRC. Claude holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the ITAM (Mexico City) and a master's degree in theological studies from the University of Toronto, where he is currently working on a doctoral thesis on art and the intellectual-intuitive process from figurative representation to abstraction.

Jayne Morrish

Research Associate

Jayne works in the Research and Evaluation department and with the Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre organizing and aiding in various research projects. She also coordinates the annual OIPRC Forum. Jayne has a BAH in psychology from York University and a master's degree in lifespan development, with work focused on adolescent risk-taking and activity engagement, from Brock University. She has been involved in the development and evaluation of numerous programs and research projects focusing on injury prevention and behaviour change among adolescents. She has also worked in the field of activity engagement to understand how best to engage youth and incorporate them into programming.

Peter O'Neill

Operations Consultant

Peter is responsible for the overall operations of the organization, including board and government relations. Peter is also an Adjudicator with the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council and sits on the Scholarship Committee for the Actra Fraternal Benefit Society. Previously, Peter had a long-term career at the CTV Television Network, holding various senior positions. Peter holds a CMA designation and is Treasurer for the Canadian Communications Foundation.

Chan Ramakrishna

Controller

Chan is responsible for SMARTRISK’s accounts receivables and accounts payables as well as the general ledger. He has seven years accounting experience in non-profit organizations. Chan is a Certified General Accountant.

Valerie Smith

Youth Program Manager

Valerie manages the SMARTRISK No Regrets youth program. She holds an MA in comparative, international and development education. Valerie has extensive experience managing both education and youth programs in Canada and overseas, as well as in program design and evaluation. Her experience includes working as a youth educational consultant for the Boys and Girls Club of Canada and Foster Parents Plan and as the Senior Country Program Manager for Youth Challenge International, managing staff and programs in Tanzania, Ethiopia, Guyana, Costa Rica and Grenada.

Nadim Sobhani

Youth Program Coordinator

Nadim coordinates the SMARTRISK No Regrets program, which involves content development, facilitation of training sessions and ongoing school support. Both internationally and at home, Nadim has over three years experience in youth engagement programming and outdoor recreation and risk management. Nadim holds a BAH in Equity Studies from the University of Toronto.

Linda Yenssen

Manager, OIPRC

Linda Yenssen coordinates the activities of the Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre, housed at SMARTRISK. Linda has an extensive background in public health, including more than 12 years in injury prevention. She is a university-trained registered nurse.