She is a part time professor at Georgian College and recently joined the Huronia Community Foundation board. She has also co-chaired the successful SheLeads Georgian Bay event for the last two years and remains committed to supporting a vibrant and healthy community through volunteer work.

Throughout her tenure, she championed innovation and patient safety, most recently collaborating in a project to modernize medication management with a Swisslog BoxPicker and implementing automated dispensing units facility-wide to replace outdated medication carts. Her leadership has been instrumental in advancing pharmacy automation and improving workflow efficiency. This is Lynne’s first year as co-chair for the volunteer gala committee and she looks forward to continuing to support Waypoint and its goals as she begins this new chapter

Notably, he led the development of the province’s first Hospital to Home program focused on Mental Health and Addictions, the first adoption of publicly funded repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in Ontario Health Central Region for treating severe depression, and an innovative urgent psychiatry assessment clinic to prevent unnecessary admissions from regional general hospitals. He has also driven a transformative vision for addiction services at Waypoint and surrounding region. Passionate about system integration, Dr. Young is committed to achieving meaningful change through partnerships and collaboration.

Dr. Young earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Toronto, completing postgraduate training in geriatrics and internal medicine. He also holds a PhD in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. Recently, he was honored with Waypoint’s Core Value Award for Leadership and the Jane Chamberlin Award from the Association of General Hospital Psychiatric Services for his outstanding contributions to healthcare leadership.

She is eager to help create an unforgettable event that unites people in supporting mental health initiatives. Jourdene is passionate about giving back to the community and brings positive energy to the group.

With a passion for community engagement and event planning, Diane brings creativity, organizational skills, and a strong commitment to supporting Waypoint’s mission. Diane has worked at Waypoint for twenty four years and her current role is Talent & Volunteer Services Coordinator. In this role she coordinates the employee recognition programs and  supports Waypoint’s dedicated Volunteers where she is deeply involved in volunteer efforts that uplift and empower others. As a Gala Committee member for 11 years, Diane contributes to the planning, coordination, and execution of the event, helping ensure a memorable evening that supports the vital work of Waypoint. Diane is passionate about the guest experience and is committed to helping the event reach its fullest potential. She looks forward to celebrating with fellow supporters and helping make this year’s gala the most impactful one yet.

She is proud to contribute her time in support of mental health and the vital work this event makes possible.

Given her experience with various leadership and committee roles with several not-for-profit organizations including Waypoint Centre, the Rotary Club of Midland, and Autism Ontario, as well as past involvement in galas, concerts, and community fundraisers, Shannon is serving as the Silent Auction Lead and House Manager for this year’s Shine the Light Gala. Passionate about supporting mental health care and community well-being, she is looking forward to contributing to another successful event in support of Waypoint.

With a strong background in project coordination, Krisalyn contributes her skills in organization, planning, and securing sponsorships and auction items to help make each event a success.
Along with volunteering she currently works as a Project Delivery Administrator at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care and also serves as a board member for PCFC Connect.  Giving back to the community and supporting mental health and wellness is something that means a great deal to her.

With extensive experience as a Diabetes Educator, she has dedicated much of her career to supporting individuals in managing their health through nutrition and lifestyle changes. Her passion for community wellness is matched by her commitment to patient care. Tammy is excited to contribute as a member of the volunteer Gala Committee for Waypoint’s upcoming fundraiser Shine the Light. She is looking forward to helping make the event a meaningful success for the organization and the people it serves.

After focusing on her Georgian College career, she is looking forward to reconnecting with the Midland community through volunteering and can’t think of a better place to start than ‘An Evening to Shine the Light’.

Her mission is to encourage people to see mental illness as a health issue, rather than a character flaw to foster greater empathy and compassion. Shelley is thrilled to be a part of this event and offer any assistance where needed.

She is leading work to expand Addiction services within the regional emergency departments as well as in primary care and newer initiatives such as the HART Hub. She has national recognition and involvement in Addiction Medicine Education and Training as well Clinical Guideline Development and Research. Dr. Poulin has been involved with Waypoint’s gala committee since her arrival 3 years ago and continues to bring her energy and enthusiasm in the development of successful and memorable gala evenings for Waypoint.