Student Handbook

Adriana Vacaroaia

Adriana is an experienced nurse-educator/instructor who is passionate about preparing nurses to be successful in any healthcare environment. Her area of expertise includes medical/surgical, emergency, medical/surgical critical care and cardiac/cardiac surgery critical care. She has a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Toronto Metropolitan University and certification in critical care nursing, psychiatry, coronary care nursing, infection control and prevention, as well as in teaching effectiveness. Adriana is also a member of the Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses. In addition to her classroom/clinical instructor position at Humber College, Adriana held a variety of positions in clinical practice most recently as nurse educator and nurse manager. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind and having a good laugh with family and friends. 

Ajay Rampersad

CSCS , CSEP CEP , MSc, R.Kin

Ajay has been a dedicated faculty member in the Fitness & Health Promotion Program since 2011 and served as its first-year Program Coordinator from 2020 to 2023. As a Registered Kinesiologist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Strength & Conditioning Specialist, his expertise spans a variety of programs within the Exercise & Nutritional Sciences division, where he’s taught foundational courses in Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyle Promotion, Exercise Science & Lifestyle Management, and Kinesiology. Presently, Ajay spearheads the Competency-based Education (CBE) initiative within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness. In this collaborative role, he works alongside faculty members and students across various programs to incorporate a CBE approach. Fueled by his passion for enhancing teaching and learning methods, Ajay is committed to making a significant impact on the education of future healthcare professionals trained at Humber.

Alanna Turco

BPHE

Alanna Turco holds a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education from the University of Toronto. She started her fitness career working in commercial and corporate fitness clubs and elite athlete facilities. During her long tenure at The Sports Clubs of Canada, she worked her way up to senior management, overseeing multiple locations. With a passion for developing her team, she created a comprehensive training program and concurrently assumed the role of Director of Training and Development for 21 locations. After leaving SCC, Alanna co-founded eMbody Fitness, an exclusive boutique fitness club that operated successfully for 12 years. Simultaneously she created 360impact Group, where she provides leadership training and coaching services to companies across North America. Since 2010, Alanna has been an instructor at Humber College and recently at the University of Guelph-Humber, teaching courses in management, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Alanna combines her passion and personal experience with world-class examples to develop her students and inspire their success.

Andy MacDonald

BPHE

Andy MacDonald is the Principal Partner of a consulting firm located in Toronto Ontario.  Andy retired from a career in the Emergency Services in 2017.   His roles incuded Fire Chief in the City of Brampton, General Manager of Emergency Services for the City of Guelph and the Director of Fire Management Studies at Humber College. Prior to joining the ranks of senior management, Andy was a member of the executive of the Brampton Professional Fire Fighters Association (BPFFA), IAFF Local 1068, for many years. While a member of the BPFFA executive, Andy participated in collective agreement negotiations and gained the union's perspective. As a member of the negotiating team on the other side of the table, Andy played a key role as a chief spokesperson of the Corporation's bargaining team. Andy's insight into negotiations from both sides of the negotiation table gives him an interesting perspective into the dynamics of collective bargaining. Andy holds Queen’s IRC Certificates in Labour Relations, Advanced Labour Relations, and Organization Development Fundamentals, and he participated in the Program on Negotiations at Harvard Law School.  Andy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from McMaster University and an Honorary Bachelor of Applied Studies from Humber College.  He has also studied at York University and the Ontario Fire College. Andy is a member of the Canadian Critical Incident Stress Foundation’s Conference Board and is also a founding member of the Camp F.A.C.E.S. Advisory Board. He spends much of his remaining free time aiding in many charitable causes and was the driving force behind the construction of his dream, the world's first Fire/Life Safety Education Centre in Brampton. Andy's other charitable exploits include rappelling off the CN Tower in 1985 to raise money for a Toronto burn unit, earning him a spot in the Guinness Book of Records.

Angela Wallace

MSc, RD

Angela Wallace is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer. She completed her undergraduate degree at Toronto Metropolitan University and completed a Master of Science in Applied Human Nutrition at the University of Guelph. Upon graduating she worked at the University of Guelph doing sessional lecturing and managing research studies that worked directly with families to help prevent chronic disease later in life. During this time, she had the opportunity to co-author several research papers and start her nutrition and fitness private practice. Angela specializes in nutrition for families. She supports families in becoming the healthiest versions of themselves and enjoying the process of behaviour change. Angela also enjoys teaching fitness classes and does so for all age groups from youth to aging adults. Angela is passionate about teaching and mentoring future nutrition and fitness professionals and enjoys bringing practical experiences and activities into the classroom.

Angela Pereira

BSc

A kinesiology graduate from the University of Waterloo, Angela has worked in private practice as a Kinesiologist since the mid-1990s. She is also the owner of First Line Education Inc., a continuing education company for kinesiologists. Since 2006, Angela has been recognized as an Education Influential by the Institute for Work and Health. She is a member of the Canadian Personal Trainers Network, the Ontario Kinesiology Association and the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario. Angela works with private clients in their homes or condo gyms and continues to create and teach courses through First Line Education.

Anne Ritchie

ACSM-CEP, BPHE, R.Kin

Anne Ritchie is a Clinical Kinesiologist working in healthcare for 25 years focusing on chronic disease management. She is a Registered Kinesiologist with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario.

Annemarie Sweeney

ACSM-CEP, BPHE, R.Kin

Annemarie is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) with a passion for education. With experience working in a variety of settings from remote to urban, Annemarie has honed her skills in providing exceptional healthcare. Annemarie is an instructor in the Faculty of Health Science and Wellness, continuous professional learning. Annemarie's commitment to nursing education is evident through her teaching of various courses, including ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, and ENPC, as well as her online courses at Humber. Her goal is to make nursing work life better by equipping nurses with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles.

Bradley Corcoran

BSc, CSCS , MSc

Brad holds a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and a Bachelor of Science in Sport Science from Long Island University - Brooklyn. While completing his post-graduate degree, Brad helped lead a research project comparing reaction times to visual and auditory stimuli in NCAA athletes. Brad also conducted various performance assessments and implemented training programs for various NCAA Division I teams. During his undergrad, Brad competed as a multiple All-Conference performer and Northeastern Conference Champion as a member of the Men’s Golf team. Brad is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Certified Personal Trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. After graduation, Brad worked as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, working with youth, amateur and professional athletes. As a service provider for the Canadian Sport Institute - Ontario, Brad had opportunities to work with various Olympic and National programs in Beach Volleyball, Gymnastics, Trampoline and Track & Field. Brad is a Registered Health and Exercise Practitioner and member of the Board of Directors for the Ontario Fitness Council. Brad teaches in the Exercise Prescription and Work Integrated Learning streams of the Fitness and Health Promotion Diploma, Exercise Science and Lifestyle Management Post-Graduate Program and the University of Guelph-Humber Kinesiology Degree.

Brent Welsh

CSCS , MSc, R.Kin

Brent completed an M.Sc. in Fitness Science from the School of Kinesiology at York University. A faculty member since 2004, Brent teaches courses across a variety of programs including the Fitness and Health Promotion diploma program, the Exercise Science and Lifestyle Management post graduate certificate program, and the Kinesiology program at the University of Guelph–Humber. Additionally, he is a Registered Kinesiologist through the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA. Further to his education and certifications, Brent has completed the EXOS/Athlete’s Performance Mentorship program which has provided him with a unique perspective that blends the science of human performance with best practices in the world of Strength and Conditioning. His primary area of teaching is exercise prescription and applied nutrition.

Carmen Puyo

CSCS , MSc, R.Kin

Carmen Puyo began her fitness career in the 1990s as a group fitness instructor. She is currently the Group Exercise Director for LIV North overseeing several corporate wellness centres in Toronto and is also a freelance fitness instructor at Equinox Fitness. Carmen is a member of the academic staff at Humber College, teaching group exercise leadership and special events. Carmen delivers a safe, customized workout. Clients benefit from her contagious energy and passion for life. Whether spending time with Carmen one-on-one or in a group setting, you’ll instantly be drawn to her positive attitude and her encouragement to help clients reach their full potential. Carmen has initiated various fundraisers for many worthy causes. Her dedication to helping individuals and families achieve their fitness and health goals is equal to her charitable efforts. Carmen's passion for fitness and training is only rivaled by her commitment to giving back to her community.

Dr. Charlie Lee

PhD, R.Kin

Charlie Lee is a professor who helps students discover the way of developing relationships, building confidence and leadership skills that the fitness and health promotion industry requires. He has been teaching for 30 years at colleges and universities and has 25 years of industry experience. Charlie holds a Ph.D. in Physical Education from the University of Han Yang, Korea and graduated from the College Teacher Training Program of George Brown College. Charlie was a senior researcher at Korea National Fitness Centre for Olympians and World Championship athletes as well as an exchange researcher at Ball State University in Indiana, USA before being a professor at Humber College. Charlie has received the Teacher of Distinction Award from the Korean Minister of Education and a distinguished service medal from the Korean Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. He also is a Registered Kinesiologist, Certified Exercise Specialist, bodybuilding trainer, sports massage instructor and sports taping instructor. In addition, he likes jogging, weight training, fishing and hunting.

Christyn Oda

BAH, MA

After completing her education at Queen's, Brock and Humber, Christyn has been working in Corporate Fitness since 2013, alongside teaching at Humber and Durham College. She is also a Ringette Strength & Conditioning coach, passionate about all things health and fitness!

Claire Latto-Hall

BAH, MA

Claire is a Registered Nurse in an acute care community hospital with experience in diabetes, medicine and nursing education. She started teaching POST 500 and NEPH 510 with the Continuous and Professional Learning department in 2016. In 2021, Claire facilitated the curriculum redevelopment of the RPNR Refresher helping to create a refreshed, more interactive sets courses for RPN students. Claire feels privileged to help students meet their learning goals and ultimately be successful in landing their dream job! 

Darian Silk

CSEP CEP , MEd, MSc

Darian holds Masters Degrees in Kinesiology from York University and in Science Education from the City College of New York. In addition, he is a CSEP-Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist with High Performance Specialization designation. Darian has been an active coach to endurance athletes such as triathletes, runners, cyclists and more since 2010 where he has used his scientific knowledge to help them maximize their performance. He has also been an instructor at Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber since 2014, focussed on teaching Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription courses, though lately he has also started sharing his knowledge of coaching through a course on Athletic Coaching Techniques. Darian is also a regular contributor to the print and online versions of Triathlon Magazine Canada. In addition, Darian practices what he preaches having completed his first triathlon in 1997 and won his age-group in the 1500m freestyle swim event at the 2019 Masters Swimming Ontario Provincial Championships. His next athletic endeavour will be to learn how to ride a bike on a velodrome – something he has heard is not as easy as it seems like it should be.

Deborah Lefave

CSEP CEP , MEd, MSc

Deborah Lefave is a course instructor for the Emergency and Critical Care Nursing Certificate programs at Humber College. Deborah is also the Clinical Educator in Critical Care at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital. This role includes supporting clinical education, policy development and process improvement. She is also an instructor for Cardiac, Triage and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Prior to her current role in Critical Care, Deborah was the Clinical Educator in Emergency Medicine at Mackenzie Health Hospital and clinical lead for the Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS) EMR Epic build. Deborah has also achieved the CNA Specialty certifications in Emergency and Critical Care. With more than three decades of nursing experience both domestic and international, she continues to be passionate about excellence in nursing practice and education. 

Deborah Singer

BA, BEd, BPHE

Deb Singer has been in the fitness industry since 2003 and has been teaching at Humber since 2015. With a degree in Physical and Health Education, Drama and an Education degree, fitness is the perfect blend. Deb is a certified fitness instructor and personal trainer through both Can Fit Pro and the Ontario Fitness Council. Deb is also a Regional Manager at LIV North, a fitness programming company, specializing in corporate fitness management. Deb’s greatest joy comes from watching her son play hockey and cuddling with her golden doodle Teejay. She feels privileged to help people with their fitness journeys, and feels gratitude daily, because her work is her passion and never feels like work.

Denise Gardner

MEd, MSc

Denise earned a Master of Science degree in Neuroscience from Western University, where she investigated properties of ankle joint dynamics and hypertonicity in individuals with spinal cord injury. Prior to that, Denise obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo, enhancing her understanding of human movement and physical activity. Denise's commitment to professional development is evident through her professional designation as an OCT (Ontario Certified Teacher), complemented by her additional qualifications in Special Education. Since 2006 Denise has dedicated herself to Humber College, where she has served in three distinguished positions including Professor, Director of Professional Development in the Centre for Teaching & Learning and Acting Associate Dean. Denise's commitment to excellence in teaching has garnered her the distinguished accolade of being named a Council of 3M National Teaching & Learning Fellow. This recognition is bestowed upon a select group of educators across Canada who exhibit exemplary dedication to advancing the art and science of teaching, professional mentorship as well as promoting innovative learning practices.

Dr. Elisse Greenspoon

BEd, BSc, DC

Dr. Elisse Greenspoon obtained her Honours Bachelor of Science in Medical Biophysics from the University of Western Ontario. She then went on to receive her Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto. After a short career as a high school teacher, she decided that her true love was in the health field. She went back to school to become a Doctor of Chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. She has practiced as a chiropractor in Toronto since 2002 and she owns and operates a wellness clinic along with her chiropractor/naturopathic doctor husband in midtown Toronto. Elisse has been teaching at Humber and Guelph Humber part-time since 2009 and she truly loves combining her knowledge as a chiropractor and her skills as a teacher to teach professional health-focused students.

Fabian Rayne

CSEP CEP , MRSc, R.Kin

Fabian is a Registered Kinesiologist, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, and Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness at Humber College. He is also the owner of Fab Your Life Inc., a multidisciplinary clinic in Markham, Ontario. Fabian holds a Master of Rehabilitation Science degree from the University of British Columbia, and an undergraduate Kinesiology degree from Western University. As a faculty member at Humber since 2008, he has taught across several programs including Fitness & Health Promotion, Exercise Science & Lifestyle Management, and Kinesiology at the University of Guelph-Humber. Fabian is a former professional athlete with the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League (CFL), and Canadian Men’s 7s Rugby Team. He is the head coach of the Humber men’s rugby team, and Director of Men’s Rugby at Markham Irish Canadian Rugby Club. Fabian is a former board member with the Ontario Kinesiology Association and has dedicated his career to advancing the profession of Kinesiology. He has a keen interest in interprofessional collaboration, evidence-based practice, and student-centered learning.

Gillian Gravely

CSEP CEP , MRSc, R.Kin

Gillian has been a Perioperative nurse for over 30 years.  She did her nursing and OR training in Ireland and the UK.  She worked in multiple roles in the Operating Room at Toronto General Hospital for over 28 years which culminated in her being the OR Manager for both operating rooms at Toronto General and Princess Margaret Hospitals for over 10 years.  Gillian is passionate about teaching and has been a Clinical Instructor for the Operating Room Certificate at Humber since its reintroduction in 2020.  She is delighted to be able to share her experience with nurses who are keen to develop their knowledge and skills as perioperative nurses.  

Janett Black

CSEP CEP , MRSc, R.Kin

Janett has been a registered nurse fore over 30 years. Janett holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from York Univer and a Masters in Health Studies from Athabasca University. She has a wide range of nursing experience in Med/Sugr, Operating Room, Community, OBGYN, Long term care, Corrections and Nephrology. She is a certified in both Nephrology and Gerontology through the Canadian Nurses’ Association.   Janet also has over 16 years’ experience in Nephrology and have vast experiences as a renal Nurse Educator and Patient Care Manager in many renal units in the GTA.  One of my greatest passions is teaching, especially as it relates to Renal Nursing. Janett has been teaching Nephrology at Humber since 2013 nd currently works as a Patient Care Manager in a medical/renal unit.  

Jason Fisher

BSc

Jason Fisher has been motivating and challenging people to be their absolute best even before the year 2000. Jason was as a full scholarship student-athlete in track and field at the University of Montana. After graduating with a BSc in Health & Human Performance and a minor in Sport Psychology, Jason started a health and fitness business called Kickstart Fitness, to inspire and train a diverse client base. He was a sponsored ambassador for lululemon, regularly appeared as a live tv fitness specialist on CP24, provided high performance training and testing for Canada’s National Basketball & Soccer Programs, assessed and fitness trained thousands of people, was the Director of Exercise Physiology at The Toronto Clinic, and co-created the yearly Ronald McDonald charity gala event – Agency Wars. Currently Jason conducts extensive work in the private sector of corporate team building, public speaking, leadership coaching and youth mentorship programs for the Peel Board and The University of Toronto’s Dala Lana School of Public Health in GTA high schools. Jason’s high energy, engaging and interactive style of connecting with others transitioned into being a part-time professor in the Fitness Health Promotion program at Humber College and University of Guelph-Humber Kinesiology program. Jason’s purpose is to give a self-reflective, impactful experience for people to build confidence that will lead them to success.

Jenna Franchuk

B.A., CSEP CEP , MSc, RHEP (OFC)

Jenna Franchuk is a highly experienced professional in the health and fitness industry, with a diverse background spanning over 12 years. She has held various roles including personal trainer, group exercise instructor, and fitness and wellness coordinator, in both corporate and municipal fitness settings. Jenna's educational background includes a Specialized Honors degree in Kinesiology and Health Science from York University, as well as a Masters of Fitness Science. As a CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Jenna has worked with a wide range of clients, catering to different age groups and conditions. Her expertise extends to working with preschool children, youth athletes, and older adults with chronic conditions. She is deeply passionate about teaching and educating others, aiming to assist them in achieving their health and fitness goals. Jenna's dedication to education is demonstrated by her role as an instructor at both Durham and Humber College. She has taught courses in the Fitness and Health Promotion Program, Exercise Science and Lifestyle Management Graduate Certificate, and University of Guelph-Humber Kinesiology Program. She shares her knowledge and expertise in various courses, including Exercise Prescription, Exercise Physiology, and Fitness Assessment. Through her teaching, she aims to empower her students to become well-rounded professionals in the field of health and fitness.

Jessica Ackerman

B.A., CSEP CEP , MSc, RHEP (OFC)

Jessica teaches in the Continuing Education program at Humber College primarily in the Emergency Nursing and Cardiology streams. She also teaches at the University of Toronto and McMaster University in the undergraduate programs. Jessica graduated with a BScN from McMaster University in 2015 and is currently completing her Masters of Science degree at McMaster University with research interests in virtual care, digital health care technologies and telemedicine. Jessica works in the Emergency Department (ED) at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center and has also worked in other ED's in both Toronto and Kitchener, Ontario since graduation. 

Jodi Robinson

MEd, RD

Jodi Robinson is a registered dietitian, nutrition educator, and former fitness professional. Currently she provides virtual nutrition counselling through Shoppers Drug Mart and is completing a Master in Education for Health Professionals through the University of Ottawa. Jodi specializes in weight management, sport nutrition, disordered eating, intuitive eating, and diabetes with a non-dieting, down-to-earth, and personalized approach. You can check out her blog and recipe page, cravinghealth.ca, for practical and sustainable nutrition advice, time-saving meal and snack solutions, and information about current nutrition myths and trends.

Joseph Pasia

MEd, RD

With over 25 years of experience as a nurse, Joseph specializes in neurosurgery/neurology, trauma, and nephrology. Joseph has held various positions throughout his career, including medsurg nurse, ICU nurse, a member of the critical care response team, case manager, clinical leader, educator in neuro rehab, and manager. Currently, Joseph is an educator in the acute hospital sector and has also been a Program Advisor in the RPN Refresher Program at Humber College. Since 2018, Joseph has been teaching at Humber College in the RPNR (RPN Refresher Program), POST 500 (Patient Assessment for Post Grads), and High Acuity/Emergency/ICU Nursing Theory - Neuro Day. 

Joseph Cicchillo

CSCS , MSc, R.Kin

Joey is a Registered Kinesiologist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist in the fitness and health field. He completed his undergraduate and graduate studies at York University while securing multiple national titles as part of the varsity soccer program. His diverse background in the field spans working with clinical, athletic, and occupational populations through his experiences at The Hospital for Sick Children, York United Football Club, and Ontario Fire Administration Inc. Currently, Joey teaches across various programs at Humber College, with a focus on exercise science and health promotion. He also contributes to the Kinesiology program at the University of Guelph-Humber.

Joseph Gibbons

CSCS , CSEP CEP , MSc

Joseph is a full-time faculty member at Humber College. He completed his Master’s in Exercise Physiology from Western University and the University of Windsor concurrently. He has 20 years of experience as a professor, exercise physiologist, author (Discovering Optimal), health and lifestyle coach, and mental health first aid instructor. Joseph’s passion is researching and educating people about the optimal ways in which they can improve their energy, immunity, and happiness. His graduate research focused on using heart rate variability as a novel measure for determining cardiopulmonary fitness in healthy individuals and those with a pre‐existing cardiopulmonary ailment. He is licensed through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology to certify Personal Trainers (CSEP-CPT); and licensed through the Mental Health Commission of Canada to certify groups and individuals in Mental Health First Aid Training. Additionally he holds the designations of Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Functional Movement Specialist, and Clinical Exercise Physiologist.

Judith Haig-Tullio

B.A., CSEP CEP , MSc

Judi has been involved in the fitness industry and loving it since 1982. While studying at the University of Waterloo, she took her first fitness instructor training course and this started a lifelong interest in all things group exercise. Judi has completed certification/training in Schwinn and Reebok Cycling, CALA Aquafitness, Reebok Step, Les Mills Body Pump and Body Step, Barreworks and SAANA Yoga. Judi has had the pleasure of training thousands of new group exercise instructors since 1990 at corporate fitness centres, municipal clubs and private fitness facilities. Teaching engaging, effective fitness classes from step to yoga to spin to sculpt remains her passion.

Julie Kim

B.A., CSEP CEP , MSc

Julie Kim graduated with her BScN from Laurentian University in Sudbury in 1992. Shortly after graduation she completed her Cardiac Care certification from Humber college. Between 1993-2000 she worked as a cardiovascular ICU nurse at the University Health Network and St. Michael’s hospital in Toronto. She finished her Master of Nursing/Nurse Practitioner program from the University of Toronto in 2000 and has been practicing since then as an acute care Cardiology NP in a busy regional cardiac center.  She is very passionate about nursing education and has been teaching both formally and informally her entire career.   Julie developed the new CORN 509 Cardiology Nursing – Disease prevention and management course. This is a very practical course for any Nurse caring for cardiovascular patients, with a focus on primary and secondary prevention on a wide range of cardiovascular disorders.  

Katrina Parent

B.A., CSEP CEP , MSc

Katrina is a Program Advisor with the Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness Continuous Professional Learning team. She has previously worked in both CCU and Level II ICU, however her experience has largely centered upon emergency nursing, where she particularly enjoys trauma nursing. She has worked at various hospitals throughout the land colonially referred to as North America - also known as Turtle Island. She has held a formal position as an Emergency Department Patient Care Coordinator, as well as various nurse educator roles for undergraduate nursing students, paramedic students, and emergency nurses. She is deeply committed to ensuring nurses develop the skills and knowledge they need to excel within the ever-changing complexities of the healthcare system, especially in the fields of emergency, cardiac and critical care nursing.   

Kevin Cairns

BSc, R.Kin

Kevin graduated from the University of Waterloo and has practiced as a Clinical Kinesiologist in a traumatic brain injury rehabilitation clinic. Kevin is the founder of Metriks Education Inc. which has certified thousands of health care professionals in Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE), Job Demand Analysis (JDA), and Ergonomics. He's also developed a software as a service for data collection and report writing that is used throughout North America and the United Kingdom. Kevin is currently a faculty member at the University of Guelph-Humber and Lakehead University in the Kinesiology program. Previously Kevin has lectured at Queens University in the physical and occupational therapy department, University of Toronto, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College as part of the Independent Chiropractic Evaluation series and the Post Graduate Rehabilitation Fellowship program.

Kia Sanei

MSc

Kia obtained a Master of Science in Kinesiology, then went on to complete related industry certifications such as Certified Exercise Therapist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Exercise Coach and Wellness Coach. He has worked as a Personal Training and Small Group Training Manager, College Professor at Humber College and University of Guelph-Humber, Director of Athletics, Performance and Wellness, Physiotherapy Clinic Manager and Director of Health and Wellness at a private Health Clinic. Kia's work experience also includes professional and collegiate athletes in hockey and soccer primarily. His areas of research are sports biomechanical analysis, EMG, exercise assessment and prescription, as well as biomechanical analysis of athletic and injury rehabilitation.

Kinza Malik

MSc

Kinza Malik holds a dual role as a Program Advisor and Course Instructor within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness at Humber College. Kinza is also a Clinical Leader Manager (CLM) within the Interprofessional Resource Team (IRT) at St. Michael’s Hospital. In her spare time, Kinza works with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) as the President of the Men in Nursing Interest Group (MINIG) and holds an adjunct lecturer position with the University of Toronto. Overall, Kinza is passionate about leadership, education, and mentorship of nursing students and nurses.  

Kristin Boyle

BSc, CSCS , MSc

Kristin has been an instructor in the Fitness and Health Promotion program at Humber College and Kinesiology program at Guelph-Humber University since 2013. She has taught Motor Learning and Control, Applied Anatomy and Injury Management as well as Exercise Prescription labs. Kristin has been practicing as an Athletic Therapist for the past 15 years and obtained a BSc Kinesiology degree from Western University, an Honours Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences (Athletic Therapy) degree from Sheridan College, and a MSc in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine degree from the University of Florida. In addition to being a Certified Athletic Therapist, Kristin is also a Registered Massage Therapist, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Kristin also works with Gymnastics Canada (National Trampoline and Tumbling teams) and recently travelled with the team as an Athletic Therapist to Baku, Azerbaijan for the Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships and World Age Group Competitions. When not at work, she enjoys working out, being outdoors and spending time with family and friends.

Lena Chamberlain

BSc, CSCS , MSc

Lena Chamberlain, RN, BScN, CPN ©, earned her Diploma in Nursing from Humber College in 2001.  She went on to complete her Operating Room Certification with Honors from Humber College in 2002.   Lena Completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Metropolitan University in 2006.  Lena has over 18 years of Surgical and Ambulatory care nursing experience and over 7 years experience as a Perioperative clinical service manager and clinical nurse educator.    Lena facilitates continuing education, professional development and evaluation of clinical skills for nursing staff. As an educator, Lena creates opportunities for nursing staff to acquire and maintain their required skills, and believes strongly in helping others with long term learning goals.    Lena is a long standing member of the Registered Nurses of Ontario Association as well as a member of Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada. 

Lori Short-Zamudio

BSc, MPEd, RD

Lori has been working as a Registered Dietitian since 2005 focussing mostly in the areas of Eating Disorders, Type 1 diabetes, improving your relationship with food and body and more recently neurodivergent and LGBTQIA care. Lori completed her undergrad at the school formerly known as Ryerson University, did her dietetic internship at the Southeastern Ontario Comprehensive Internship and completed her Masters of Professional Education in Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice at Western University. Lori is a member of the Ontario College of Dietitians, Dietitians of Canada, Association for Size Diversity and Health and Weight Inclusive Dietitians in Canada.

Lucia Weiler

BSc, PHEc, RD

Lucia Weiler is an award-winning Registered Dietitian, a Professional Home Economist and a recognized leader in the dietetics and food industry. With over 25 years of experience in nutrition education, food innovation, labelling, and strategy development, Lucia is a recognized food trends expert, educator, and media spokesperson. A trailblazer in the food industry, Lucia was elected by her peers to the Board of Directors for Dietitians of Canada and the Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research (CFDR). She brings a unique blend of skills, experience and insights to maximize the success of your programs. As a Registered Dietitian, Lucia is an expert at communicating the science of nutrition in everyday language. She co-founded Nutrition for NON-Nutritionists™ which has helped hundreds of food and beverage professionals leverage their interest in nutrition to inspire health and wellness. Lucia is an Instructor and Learning Solutions Developer at Humber College in the Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness where she brings her expertise in nutrition entrepreneurship and business development to a team of faculty, staff, students, industry partners and clients. As a Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach, Lucia leverages her unique training and extensive teaching experience to support people in mastering their natural talents to enhance individual, team and organizational performance. Lucia is an international speaker and a regular contributor to media and trade publications. She was the Nutrition Co-editor for Wellness Options Magazine and an expert columnist for Restaurants Canada and MENU magazines. Lucia studied at the University of Toronto where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition, Food Chemistry and Microbiology, and completed additional courses for her Dietetic Internship at Ryerson University. Lucia earned a Teaching Effectiveness Certificate and a Teaching in a Digital World Certificate at Humber College. She started her career as a food scientist, helping to ensure that foods sold to Canadians were safe, nutritious and tasted great. She spent several years as a Nutrition Communications Manager at Unilever Canada, leading nutrition marketing efforts on international brands such as Becel, Slimfast, Lipton, Red Rose, Hellmann’s and Knorr. During this time, she was a member of several North American and global project teams, working with international scientists, health organizations and business leaders. She participated on the Scientific & Technical Advisory Committee, Food and Consumer Products of Canada, the University of Toronto Program in Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs, Canadian Foundation of Dietetic Research and the Tea Association of Canada. Now a consultant, Lucia maintains extensive professional affiliations and is a proven alliance-builder. Her passion is working with clients to help them unlock the power of food and nutrition, and its connection to good health. Weiler Nutrition Communications Inc. helps professionals and businesses thrive to achieve their goals. More information about Lucia's bio is available at weilernutrition.com

Maria Pelliccia

BSc, RD

Maria Pelliccia worked for 15 years as a Clinical Dietitian in various healthcare settings such as long term care, complex continuing care, gastroenterology, surgical oncology and burns, prior to coming to Humber to become a teacher. Maria has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from York University and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Nutrition From Metropolitan University. Maria completed a post-graduate internship at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Maria has educated dietetic interns, nurses and doctors regarding the use of nutrition support in various patient populations. Maria's research and publications include: Role of the nutrition professional in high-risk obstetrics inpatient teams (Can J Diet Pract Res., 2013) and Enteral Nutrition Support Reduces the Necessity of Total Parenteral Nutrition to Reach Patient-Specific Caloric Goals Postpancreaticoduodenectomy (South Med J . 2015). Maria has been a full time faculty member at Humber College since 2013.

Marilyn Morson

BSc, RD

Marilyn graduated from Queen's University and started working in perinatal nursing, an area of passion even as a nursing student. She gained experience working in labour & birth, antepartum & postpartum, teaching prenatal classes then transitioned to work in the emergency department.   Family brought new opportunities to assist in teaching health to middle school classes before she resumed formal nursing employment. New work interests included teaching Humber College nursing students in clinical placements then a return to perinatal nursing. This led to studying for her MSN and qualitative research on the topic of, Experiences of Women in Early Labour Sent Home Following Hospital Assessment (2013). In hospital, Marilyn transitioned to a perinatal educator role and worked closely with the main OR educator to assess opportunities for change and lead initiatives such as the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist. Other initiatives included the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative where hospital and community partners worked together to focus on improving health of newborns and mothers.  Next on the journey was a role in Operational Readiness leading a Maternal-Child program to prepare for changes to come in a new hospital build. Along the way Marilyn had begun to teach courses online at Humber College. This led to a role as a Program Advisor and then a full-time faculty member in Continuous Professional Learning (CPL). Currently Marilyn oversees the Obstetrics Nursing, Operating Room Nursing programs, and students in diverse clinical settings. It may be obvious that Marilyn's passions lie in nursing and in education, including coaching instructors and students, which are well supported by her work at Humber College. 

Mark Jachecki

BSc, RD

Since childhood, Chef Mark Jachecki has been exposed to the culinary life. As a boy, he was introduced to the wonders of the kitchen through the beloved German restaurant, Zum Rhein, located in Toronto on Lakeshore Boulevard West, which was owned by his father in the late 1970’s to early 1980’s. Chef Jachecki’s grandfather was also a Toronto chef at the prestigious Granite Club originally located on St. Clair Avenue West. Those family influences led to the beginning his cooking career in the classic European tradition of a rigorous apprenticeship, at Toronto’s Regal Constellation Hotel (1987-1990). There, his affinity with the hotel’s Swiss chef and the classic French Escoffier methods he was being taught, inspired Jachecki’s own Swiss experience, at Gasthof Sternen hotel in Wettingen in 1991. Upon his return to Canada later that year, Chef Jachecki took the lead as chef of dining rooms of The Estates of Sunnybrook (Vaughan Estate) for six years, before joining the award-winning restaurant 360 at the CN Tower for two years. In 1988, he was named the Executive Chef at one of Toronto’s premier hotels, The Westin Harbour Castle and was the chef of a successful Toronto catering company for seven years before joining Canyon Creek Chophouse as Corporate Executive Chef in 2007. A Certified Chef de Cuisine (C.C.C. – American Culinary Federation), Chef Jachecki launched a consulting company – BARIK Consulting in 2012 which enabled him to move on to his own business and begin his teaching career. Chef Jachecki became a fulltime faculty member at Humber College in 2015, resides in Brampton, Ontario and is a member of Les Toques Blanches, The American Culinary Federation, Les Chaines de Rotisseur (Maitre Grillardin) and the Canadian Culinary Federation (CCFCC).

Meaghan O'Hara

BSc, RD

My name is Meaghan O’Hara and I am the instructor for FSMC 027 - Dispute Resolution Skills. Outside of teaching, I am the co-owner/operator of Foundry Kitchen & Bar in Port Perry, Ontario and Foundry Pi in Uxbridge, Ontario.  I completed a graduate certificate in Mediation – Alternative Dispute Resolution and used the skills I developed to develop FSMC 027 for Humber’s continuing education program. Studying alternative dispute resolution has provided me with advanced negotiation and conflict resolution techniques, and I have found these skills to be a welcomed addition in my business and personal relationships. I am passionate about dispute resolution and enjoy sharing these skills with others.  

Nima Desai

BSc, RD

My name is Nima Desai. I am a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at the tertiary center. I am a part of the clinical faculty at Humber college with RPNR refresher program. 

Onika Green

CMPC, MHK

Onika Green is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, with her masters degree in Sport Psychology. She is on the Managing Council of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association and has been a professor at University of Guelph Humber since 2018. Onika also runs a private practice where she supports provincial, national and professional level athletes on and off the field.

Peter Rick

MBA, RD

Peter is a well-connected industry leader and a Registered Dietitian with a broad scope of knowledge and foodservice experiences. He provides a unique front-line perspective on foodservice that is focused on improved food quality outcomes. Peter’s experiences blend dietetics, culinary and business disciplines into his service focus. His academic pathway includes completing the culinary diploma and 6,000-hour apprenticeship through Algonquin College in Ottawa. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce Honors Degree in Institutional Foodservice Management at the University of Guelph and also completed a dietetic internship. He holds a Masters of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University and is also Lean Green certified. Over his career he has worked in front-line healthcare (acute and long term care) roles in Ontario, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Projects have included: major patient meal service transformations, system-wide culinary improvements to patient and retail dining, extensive experience in menu management and systems integration. He has worked in catering since the early 1980s, culminating in leadership roles in large-scale, complex special events. Peter blends his experience and knowledge in planning effective foodservice solutions in comprehensive, changing environments; focused on delivering healthy, delicious food offerings to meet all discerning consumer tastes and preferences while keeping client needs in mind. He has provided culinary and nutrition expertise to several high profile Canadian food manufacturers. He works within the healthcare marketplace by assisting organizations in improving food quality while staying patient-centric.

Pierina Marie Donnelly

MBA, RD

Pierina is an experienced food service manager working in the nutrition, food & beverages industry. Skilled in customer service, catering, coaching, communication, baking, cooking, and team building. Pierina has worked with acute care, children (daycares), athletes with the Pan Am games of 2015 & most recently long term care. She is an active member of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management.

Robert Renton

MBA, RD

Robert has over 30 years’ clinical experience at several GTA hospitals working as a bedside nurse and educator within the Medical Surgical and Intensive Care programs. He also has 15 years experience teaching and supporting new nurses in several GTA universities and colleges.   Robert is committed to continually evolve his  role in nursing and nursing education, and to ensure he is actively involved in developing and implementing current best practice. I enjoy sharing an appreciation of the standards of excellence in patient centered care that promotes the role of the nurse as a professional. 

Dr. Robert Gumieniak

CSEP CEP , PhD, R.Kin

Dr. Robert Gumieniak has been an instructor at Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber since 2017. Robert obtained a Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral degree (PhD) in Kinesiology and Health Science from York University. Robert’s dissertation research focused on the development and implementation of physical employment standards. Robert also began teaching at York University in 2015 and has a background in teaching and research. Robert has worked closely with students as a teaching assistant, practicum instructor, course director, and faculty advisor. Robert has also been a contributor to numerous research initiatives in the areas of Exercise Physiology and Occupation-specific Physical Employment Standards. Dr. Gumieniak has published several peer-reviewed publications in the area of physical employment standards. Dr. Gumieniak is a CSEP-Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP), CEP-examiner, and Registered Kinesiologist (R.Kin).

Rod Harris

CSEP CEP , PhD, R.Kin

Rod Harris has been assisting the Municipal Fire Service in the acquisition of new and used fire apparatus for over 20 years. Having represented several leading brands of fire apparatus in North America, Rod has unique industry insight as to the supply side process of purchasing fire apparatus as well as the Municipal Purchase side.   Rod has been directly involved in the sale and delivery of over 350 pieces of fire apparatus in Ontario. In addition to those deliveries was the exercise and experience to respond to over 1500 tenders, RFPs, RFQs and other procurement methods used by Municipalities today.   Throughout his career, he has pursued value based solutions for Fire Departments across the Province. Since he was not remunerated on dollar value, he was able to focus on cost saving and functional solutions for his clients, allowing for creative design, innovation, turn-key, and cost effective vehicles to be delivered to the end user. In addition, Rod has assisted countless departments in the specification process of defining their apparatus.  

Ryan Jagoe

CSEP CEP , PhD, R.Kin

Ryan Jagoe currently serves as deputy fire chief with 30 years of emergency service experience. Ryan has worked as a paramedic and served on various specialty units, including those with law enforcement. He has completed post-secondary education in Public Administration, Adult Education and Leadership. When not dedicating his efforts to enhancing the fire service, you may find Ryan performing for audiences singing a cappella harmony or tinkering with electronics and ham radio. 

Sana Khan

CSEP CEP , PhD, R.Kin

Sana holds a BScN and Master’s degree in Nursing Education & Leadership and brings over 10 years of clinical, operations, human resource leadership experience from multiple clinical areas/programs of acute care.  Sana has extensive experience teaching in academia in various continuing education RPN/RN bridging programs, as well as teaching courses within the Nephrology certification program.  Sana co-lead curriculum development for Medication Administration in 2022, and continues to teach courses within the Medication Administration certification as well.  Sana has also held a leadership position in clinical practice and education, as the Advanced Practice Nurse Educator for corporate and program level clinical priorities in the acute care setting. 

Sandra McKenzie

CSEP CEP , PhD, R.Kin

Sandra McKenzie is a senior Human Resources leader (CHRL) with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Workplace Learning and Change (Adult Education), and a Diploma in Public Administration and Leadership.   She has extensive experience in human resources and strategic leadership, having worked in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Sandra is a highly skilled and sought after instructor, speaker and facilitator with a passion for continuous learning and development.  

Sarah Traynor

CSEP CEP , PhD, R.Kin

Sarah graduated with a nursing diploma in 1993 and later graduated in 2014 with a Master’s of Nursing/Nurse Practitioner Post Graduate Certificate. She also spent 6 years in the United States working on the acute medicine floors and in supervisor roles. During this time, Sarah spent 18 years in emergency medicine and now specializes in geriatric medicine working with seniors outreach program. Sarah is an associate professor of nursing at Humber College teaching introduction to emergency medicine and special populations in the emergency room.  Sarah currently plays an integral role in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion THP Circle developing staff training for anti-black racism.  

Sergiu Fediuc

MSc, PhD, R.Kin

Sergiu completed his Master’s and PhD degrees in Kinesiology at York University where he performed research in the areas of exercise, stress, and metabolic regulation. As a faculty member at Humber College since 2011, Sergiu has been teaching courses in a number of different programs including: Fitness and Health Promotion, Exercise Science and Lifestyle Management, Kinesiology, and Health Coaching. He is a registered Kinesiologist with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario and has worked in a number of different fitness facilities throughout his career. His areas of specialty include: Exercise for Special Populations, Physiology, and Exercise Prescription.

Shyalini Jeevakaran

MSc, PhD, R.Kin

Shyalini Jeevakaran has 18 years of experience as a nurse in Medical and Surgical Oncology, Peritoneal, Hemodialysis, Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and Dementia, General Internal Medicine, and Multi-Organ Transplant. She has a passion for teaching and lifelong learning, and demonstrates this commitment to excellence in teaching by creating a positive learning environment that accommodates learners' diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences and individual learning styles. In addition, she ensures the use of best practices in adult education to create an engaging teaching and learning environment for learners through tailoring effective teaching and learning strategies.  Her hobbies are painting and listening to music.

Stella Salamat

MSc, PhD, R.Kin

Stella Salamat has been a part-time nephrology instructor at Humber College since 2017. She is also an Advance Practice Nurse (APN) at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. She is responsible for providing leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of education programs in Nephrology.   Stella is a Registered Nurse, with a Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing (major in nursing education), and nephrology certified. She has more than 29 years of expertise in clinical, education, management, and administrative domains of professional practice.   As a transformational leader and teacher, Stella led and integrated quality improvement initiatives, such as the development of policies and procedures, and clinical standards in nephrology. 

Stephanie Sant

MSc, PhD, R.Kin

I am one of the course instructors for OBST 520: Essentials of Pre-Pregnancy and Prenatal Care. I have been a nurse in obstetrics for just over 10 years and am truly passionate about women’s health. There’s nothing more fulfilling than getting to play a role in one of the most special (and sometimes, hardest) days of people’s lives. I have also developed a strong desire in leadership and am currently pursuing my Master of Health Management at McMaster University.

Stephanie Pellegrini

MSc, PhD, R.Kin

I started off my nursing career at Humber College, enrolling in the 2-year RPN program where I learned many skills that I use in my everyday career. After working for 3 years, I decided to challenge myself and enrolled in the Humber Bridging program offered along with the university of New Brunswick and completing the last 2 years of the RN program. Once I passed my NCLEX, I wanted to seek out other opportunities that enhanced my specialty in postpartum; in came my opportunity in the continuing professional learning (CPL) department. After instructing for the OBST certificate program, I was given the opportunity to become a program advisor for the Nephrology and Medication Administration certificate programs and more recently, our RPNR refresher program.  Thanks to Humber, I am now living my dream of not only being a nurse but teaching and helping others become expectational at what they do. 

Tracie Sindrey

CDE, RD

Prior to joining Humber as full-time faculty, Tracie shared her 20 years of practical experience across nutrition related business and patient focused care. She enjoyed many successful years in sales and marketing for prominent food and nutrition companies and then shifted into patient focused care in areas such as diabetes (adult and pediatrics), HIV and Hep C care, long term care, and complex continuing care. Tracie has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Food and Nutrition from Guelph University and completed a post-graduate internship at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta. Tracie specializes in diabetes care and has been a Certified Diabetes Educator for over 15 years.