Board Committees
John McGivney Children's Centre Board of Directors
Committee Appointments 2024-2025
Executive Committee
Terry Johnson, Chair*
Ken Kapustiak, Past Chair*
John Herhalt, Vice Chair
Allan Cohen, Treasurer
*The Chair & Past Chair sit on all Committees as ex-officio
Finance Committee
Allan Cohen, Chair
Ann Diab, Vice Chair
Wiquar Husain, Board Member
Kevin Matte, Board Member
Jennifer Jovanovski, CEO, Staff Member
Katie Buchner, Director of Finance, Staff Member
Community Relations and Communications Committee
John-Marc Vachon, Chair
Wiquar Husain, Vice Chair
Sarah Picco, Board Member
Shantelle MacLean, Board Member
Andrea Fyall, Community Member
Jennifer Jovanovski, CEO, Staff Member
Cathy Mombourquette, Manager, Communications & Fundraising Development, Staff Member
Governance Committee
Kathleen Roberts, Chair
David Sundin, Vice-Chair
John Herhalt, Board Member
Shantelle Maclean, Board Member
Cherlene Cheung, Community Member
Jennifer Jovanovski, CEO, Staff Member
Quality Committee
Kevin Matte, Chair
Sarah Picco, Vice Chair
Wiquar Husain, Board Member
John-Marc Vachon, Board Member
Dr. Julie Fraser, Community Member
Christen Abraham, Community Member
Jennifer Jovanovski, CEO, Staff Member
Marla Jackson, Director of Client Services, Staff Member
Community Members
Christen Abraham
Christen Abraham
Christen Abraham joined the Quality Committee in 2024. She is a Six Sigma Black Belt Professional with an MBA in Health Systems Leadership. She serves as a coordinator for the Windsor Family Health Team, where she plays a vital role in enhancing healthcare delivery. Additionally, she leads the Windsor-Essex Neighbourhood Ambassador's program, focusing on providing essential supports to marginalized and high-priority individuals across Windsor-Essex.
Christen is also the co-founder and Community Outreach Coordinator at Abraham Orthodontics, where she drives impactful healthcare initiatives. Her dedication to improving community well-being is further demonstrated through her active involvement in various health and wellness programs.
In addition to her professional responsibilities, Christen is a dedicated researcher. Her published work contributes valuable insights to the fields of psychology and health. Her research spans topics such as the impact of social factors on health outcomes and the effectiveness of community-based health interventions.
With her exceptional skills and dedication, Christen strives to make a positive impact in the lives of those she serves. Her humble approach and genuine passion for helping others reflect her deep commitment to advancing healthcare and community support services.
Cherlene Cheung
Cherlene Cheung
Cherlene Cheung joined the Governance Committee in June 2024.
She obtained her Master of Social Work and Juris Doctor at the University of Windsor and began her practice in child welfare at the Windsor-Essex Children's Aid Society in 2021. In September 2023, Cherlene joined the Children's Aid Society of Toronto where she continues her role as In-House Legal Counsel.
Julie Fraser
Julie Fraser
Julie Fraser has been a member of Quality Committee since 2017.
Originally from Stratford, Julie came to Windsor in 1991 to complete her Masters in Clinical Psychology and her Doctorate in Applied Social Psychology. She now calls Tecumseh home. After twelve years in public health, she embarked on a consulting career with an emphasis on program evaluation, performance measurement, strategic planning and, most recently, helping organizations move the needle on inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti-oppression. She is a long-time adjunct faculty member at the University of Windsor, with a strong history of undergraduate and graduate level teaching. In her spare time, you will find Julie singing with the Windsor Classic Chorale, cooking, working out, or, more likely, managing the chaos created by her two kids, husband, and dog.
