About Us
Our Mission
To bring ethical awareness to top of mind in the daily care of individuals living in health care settings, thereby enabling health care workers to more effectively recognize and resolve ethical situations.
Our Vision
The principles of ethics; autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence and justice are honoured to the fullest in all health care settings.
Our Values
Leadership
We are leaders in breaking boundaries and raising the bar, with the goal of making a difference in the lives of others.
Integrity
Integrity is the foundation of our culture; our actions and decision-making demonstrate sincerity, transparency, honesty and trustworthiness.
Respects
The message of our program supports the highest level of respect; courtesy and kindness, listening without making assumptions or judgment, and using this value for the benefit of others.
Passion
It is passion that drives our purpose; an energy that keeps us engaged in our journey to bring positive support and experiences to those we serve.
Community Engagement
The Elizabeth Centre is an organization dedicated to enhancing quality care for vulnerable individuals. In light of this goal, we support research dedicated to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias.
Alzheimer’s is an irreversible, progressive and terminal disease of the brain causing brain cell connections and the cells themselves to degenerate and die, eventually destroying memory and making simple tasks like eating and dressing impossible. As the disease progresses, some people become worried, angry, or violent. It leaves each and every victim vulnerable.
In Janet’s career, she founded the Dash to Defeat Dementia and the Dinner to Defeat Dementia; two fund raising events with dollars dedicated Dr. Sandra Black’s research team at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Janet continues to support this with our team at the Elizabeth Centre
Our Team
Janet Iwaszczenko
President and CEO
Janet Iwaszczenko
President and CEO
Janet Iwaszczenko is an accomplished health care professional with over thirty-five years’ experience in the management of long-term care and retirement. Janet has devoted her career in health care management, with focus on leading and contributing to improvements in health care processes, quality improvement and sensitivity awareness.
Committed to the delivery of quality care across the industry; in addition to her roles as Administrator, General Manager and Executive Director in long-term care and retirement, Janet worked as an Accreditation Surveyor for the Ontario Retirement Communities Association and Education Consultant for the Senior Long-Term Care Management Certification Program for HealthcareCan. Janet has also served on the Ontario Retirement Communities Association Standards Committee and on the Board of Directors for the Alzheimer’s Society York Region.
Over the last decade Janet has dedicated her career to dementia care focusing on the provision of a person-centred care philosophy. To this end, Janet has led her team in exemplary dementia care resulting in the Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) Person Centred Care Home of the Year Award and the Person Centred Care Award from the Advanced Gerontological Education (AGE) Inc. Janet is also the proud recipient of OLTCA’s Excellence in Leadership Award and the Sienna Senior Living Impact Award.
In Janet’s personal life, her joy is spending time with her grand-children and her horse, Cooper.
Kimberly Ann Collins
Vice-President, Operations
Kimberly Ann Collins, PMP, PgMP
Chief Strategy Officer
As the Chief Strategy Officer Kimberly is responsible for the strategic direction, vision, growth and performance of the information and technology arm of the Elizabeth Center. With over 30 years of experience, Kimberly has a proven track record of transforming organizations operating models, culture, and technology to deliver unique and innovative solutions. An entrepreneur at heart, Kimberly’s expertise has helped operationalize the vision of many new start-up organizations and reimagine the status quo of older stagnant companies.
Prior to joining the Elizabeth Center, Kimberly led several global transformation programs for both the Public and Private Sector leading teams of over four hundred resources with budgets of half a million dollars. She has deep experience in strategic planning, program delivery, digital enablement, and organizational redesign. Kimberly is also a licensed Realtor® and the creator of ‘OMG, how can I buy my first home?’.
Victor Iwaszczenko
Chief Financial Officer
Victor Iwaszczenko
Chief Financial Officer
Proactive, conscientious Senior Manager with 25+ years of success managing $MM, high profile initiatives for private industries as well as for the Government of Ontario (OPS), Ontario Ministries (Children & Youth Services, Health Services, Citizenship & Immigration, Transportation & Natural Resources).
Demonstrated ability to streamline business operations that drive growth and increase efficiencies resulting in improved bottom line profits. Big-picture-thinker with a keen ability to stay on top of all the details. Consistent success in managing complex projects, meeting all quality & time standards.
Solid procurement management expertise, encompassing preparation/review of briefing notes, Request for Services (RFS) (task & solutions based), SoW/consultant agreements, change orders & evaluation/selection of successful RFS competition candidates.
Continually recognized for exemplary initiative, follow-through, dedication to quality & responsiveness.
Deepa Shivankar
Director, Conferences and Events
Deepa Shivankar
Director, Conferences and Events
A dedicated and passionate event management professional with 10 years solid industry experience in event, production and operations management, Deepa is also well versed in market research, content creation, event communications, business development and sponsorship sales. A motivated team player with extensive knowledge and hands on experience in end-to-end events planning process including conception to execution, developing strategic marketing plans and cultivating long-lasting customer relationships. Big on strategy, with a strong reputation for aligning the objectives of the business with the goals of the organization.
Brent Iwaszczenko
Director, Program Development
Brent L. Iwaszczenko, CAPM
Director, Program Development
A leader in program development bringing unique customized solutions to meet Clients needs. Brent brings a plenitude of experience to the organization through his work in various roles within the healthcare industry, manufacturing, and print media. An outstanding communicator, he seeks to understand the organizations culture and learning styles to provide a creative, engaging workshop experience. Brent is a certified project management professional with a background in adult learning and content development.
Outside of the daily grind, Brent is committed to health and fitness, sharing his journey and encouraging others to achieve new goals and find new passions. It is not uncommon for Brent to clock a 75km bike ride before starting his day. Passion, Compassion and Commitment are the best ways to describe Brent.
Careers
At the Elizabeth Centre, our mission is…
To bring ethical awareness to top of mind in the daily care of individuals living in health care settings, thereby enabling health care workers to more effectively recognize and resolve ethical situations.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, join our team where you will feel valued, satisfied and empowered. Regardless of the position you hold in our organization, opportunities for your learning, growth and success are open to you.
People who can relate to our cause are the people to be part of our team to join our journey. The Elizabeth Centre welcomes you.