Board of Directors

Sylvie Guenther

Sylvie is the Executive Director of Hiatus House. She finds picking weeds from her garden and lawn to be relaxing and therapeutic.

Tim Catherwood

Tim is a retired executive who volunteers in the community and enjoys life. He is also an avid golfer.

Shelja Garg

Shelja has her CPA and is an Operations Manager. She enjoys writing poetry about her mental health.

Sergeant Dave Bohdal

Dave is the Health & Wellness Coordinator with Windsor Police Service. He loves to cook, especially on his smoker.

Michael Goulet

Michael is an Advisor, Employee Relations at Canadian Pacific Railway. He is a past Naval Officer in the Canadian Forces Lt. (N).

Kerry-Ann Gray

Kerry-Ann is the Director, Talent Acquisition & Retention, Human Resources, University of Windsor.

Eric Nadalin

Eric is Director, Public Health Programs, Oral Health, Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention, & Communications at the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit.

Himaja Yedidi

Himaja is an Industrial Engineer at Ford Motor Company. She loves exploring new places and is a board game enthusiast.

Melanie Garant

Melanie is Mohawk, wolf clan.  She also has Irish/French blood. Melanie is a Gladue Writer in the Windsor satellite office of Aboriginal Legal Services.

Leann Sassine

Leann was born and raised in Windsor. She graduated from Windsor law in 2015 and was called to the Bar in 2016. She previously completed her MBA from the Odette School of Business in 2011. Leann’s practice has focused primarily on civil litigation and providing legal services to clients seeking wills and power of attorney documents. Leann achieved her Master of Laws from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law in 2021. Leann has been an advocate for the Windsor community for many years. She has previously served as the President of the Brain Injury Association of Windsor & Essex County and volunteered for several local organizations.

Leann is also a dedicated Instructor at the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law and Odette School of Business. She is committed to enhancing the academic and general well-being of students, as is evidenced by her ongoing involvement as a member of the Board of Trustees for a student-led investment fund, a supervisor in a wills clinic for Pro Bono Students Canada and a mentor in the Windsor Legal Practice Simulation. Leann is an advocate for mental health in our society and is honoured to continue to serve her community on the Board of CMHA-WECB.