The dedication, commitment and enthusiasm of our people – from our front office staff to our frontline providers and management team – is truly one of the greatest strengths of Closing the Gap Healthcare.
We choose to treat our clients, our customers and each other with dignity and respect and strive to work together at every level as a team with the singular purpose of providing the best possible healthcare to the communities and people we serve.
Steve Paraskevopoulos
Prior to joining Extendicare, Steve was the Chief Technology Officer at Revera where he used innovative technology to drive value for both customers and employees. While at MDS Inc., Steve led product development and acquisitions to drive significant growth and transformation. Steve has a BSc (Hons) in Physics from McMaster University.
Lindsey Crawford
I am responsible for the delivery and leadership of all high quality client services at Closing the Gap. My focus is on operational excellence and strategic growth. My approach to innovation and growth is through partnership with government and across sectors, with the goal of creating one system of care.
Professional Experience
I am a dynamic leader that has a track record of delivering results and ensuring that health care organizations continue to grow and evolve, keeping pace with client and community needs, technology, and the healthcare landscape.
I have been in Senior management in several organizations over the last twenty years. I was Vice President of Clinical Programs at two community hospitals, the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre and The Scarborough Hospital, and a Senior Executive at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. I was also the Regional Vice President, Cancer Care for the North Simcoe Muskoka Region. I have a strong track record on strategy development and successful implementation. I have developed effective approaches to client, provider and partner engagement. I believe in a strong customer focus, every day, always.
I have successfully been able to create cross sector regional integrated systems for cancer, cardiac, mental health and addictions, palliative and home and community care through partnership with hospitals, community agencies, physicians, government agencies and ministries and private partners.
I recently completed a Doctorate in Rehabilitation and Health leadership at Queen’s University with a focus on an implementation science approach to the creation of client-centred practices and environments.
Passion
I have a passion for leading the development and transformation of regional health systems to meet the needs of clients and families.
Yiannis Soumalias
Yiannis currently oversees Closing the Gap’s sales, marketing, project management and corporate health departments. Yiannis is responsible for seeking out new business opportunities, conducting market research and feasibility studies, creating corporate communications plans and executing strategic marketing plans.
Professional Experience
Yiannis joined CTG with an extensive background in sales, marketing and customer relationship management and has demonstrated an ability to find unique solutions to problems within our health system. Yiannis has a bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Wilfrid Laurier University and an MBA from Ivey at Western University.
Passion
Yiannis is a change leader who is focused on building a sustainable healthcare system across Canada.
Klodiana Djawadi
Organizational Impact
Responsible for the financial performance and leadership of Closing the Gap, Klodiana oversees the integrity of financial reporting, strategic planning, and management of internal controls. She is an enthusiastic leader recognized for bringing financial and operational perspectives to executive decisions and ensuring both short and long-term goals are met.
Professional Experience
Klodiana is a dynamic and results driven finance and operations professional that has over 15 years of proven success driving financial performance and strategic growth in the healthcare sector.
She is a strategic leader with a commitment to driving business growth, supporting patient care, and organizational sustainability with expertise in financial planning & analysis, forecasting activities, building effective teams, driving strategic planning initiatives, and establishing business partnerships.
Klodiana holds CPA designation, has completed a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto and a Master of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Passion
Klodiana is passionate about Healthcare and is dedicated to further improving homecare solutions and patients’ lives within our communities as part of Closing the Gap Healthcare.
Sarath Pillai
As the point person for Closing the Gap’s IT functions, Sarath leads IT initiatives across all CTG sites in Ontario and Nova Scotia. With a focus on innovation, Sarath implements integrated technology solutions to increase functionality and improve quality of care.
Professional Experience
Sarath is a senior executive with over 16 years of Information Technology experience mainly in healthcare and retail. He has held executive roles at pt Health, OHTN and Hear for Life. Recently, he was the Director of I.T. at Canadian Professional Sales Association, a member based organization to support and advance sales professionals.
Sarath holds an MBA from Queen’s University and M.S. in Computer Science from Robert Gordon University, UK along with a bunch of technical certifications.
Passion
Sarath is passionate about using his vast IT knowledge to support the implementation of innovative eHealth solutions.
Aneta Bojarowicz
Aneta oversees integrated care solution initiatives that support partnerships and business performance portfolios. With a strong foundation in operations and business strategy, she has crafted and executed strategic plans that drive growth, innovation, and patient-centered care delivery.
Professional Experience
Aneta has over a decade of leadership experience in healthcare operations and clinic services. Throughout her career, she has successfully launched new services, overseen operations of multidisciplinary centers, and championed patient-centered care initiatives. Known for her ability to streamline healthcare operations, improve processes, and leverage data analytics, Aneta consistently makes informed decisions that drive positive outcomes. She holds an MBA from McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business and an Honours Bachelor of Science from McMaster University.
Passion
Aneta is passionate about innovation, patient-centered care, and developing operational solutions that deliver positive outcomes for both patients and organizations.
Jennifer Rodgers
Jennifer’s portfolio includes quality, client experience, client safety, risk, education, and privacy. Working closely with team members across the organization, Jennifer and the QRE team help fuel positive change.
Professional Experience
Joining Closing the Gap in 2017, Jennifer has paired a professional background in Social Work with academic and experiential training in health care leadership, including a master’s in social work and a masters in health administration. Her career path began as a social worker in acute care and took her throughout the health sector in progressive management and strategic leadership roles including leadership roles in hospitals, CIHI and CPSI.
Passion
Helping to drive any opportunity to improve quality, safety, education or risk inspires Jennifer every day.
As a pragmatic servant leader, Natalie is unafraid to challenge the HR status quo to foster a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement. She oversees the Human Resources team and their function to support business operations, help employees excel, and achieve their best potential. Natalie’s strategic vision and leadership have revolutionized HR practices at Closing the Gap, driving the adoption of modern best practices that enhance both organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
Professional Experience
With a rich and diverse background in various industries, including technology, finance, and healthcare, Natalie brings a unique perspective that prioritizes business objectives and employee well-being. This diverse experience has honed her ability to find innovative HR solutions that meet the evolving needs of healthcare professionals and clients, ensuring that CTG remains competitive in today’s fast-paced world.
Natalie holds an HRPA designation, has completed a Bachelor’s degree from the University of the Philippines, and a Human Resources Management certificate from Humber College.
Passion
Outside of her professional endeavors, Natalie enjoys playing video games, walking her dog, and exploring the culinary scene with her family. These activities reinforce her belief in a holistic work-life balance, a principle she strives to promote in her professional life as well.
Wesley Ranford
Melissa Morby
Angela Brunet
Organizational Impact
As a tenured CTG staff member of 21 years, Angela’s clinical, committee, and leadership experiences position her well to support sustainability, growth, and development of business operations across the organization. In addition to Client Services, Angela supports the QRE, HR, and IT departments with special projects.
Professional Experience
A graduate of Queen’s University, Angela’s clinical experience as a homecare occupational therapist spanned the pediatric through geriatric populations. A drive for expanded knowledge and responsibility led to various leadership roles at CTG, most recently as Director of Client Services. Angela has devoted the entire 32 years of her career to the “homecare sector” of healthcare, firm in her belief that health is influenced by all aspects of life experience.
Passion
Finding solutions that promote safe health at home, that permit the ability to live your best live, and that allow one to find moments of joy in every day, inspire Angela to continue to support the development and delivery of homecare services to clients and caregivers.