About the Board of Directors
Unison Health and Community Services seeks individuals with a diverse range of skills and backgrounds for membership on the Board of Directors.
Meet Unison’s Board Members
Melissa Chang, Chair
Melissa has 14 years of healthcare leadership experience, with expertise in change management and communication. She spearheads the identification of scalable innovation opportunities and specializes in bringing stakeholders together to deliver complex initiatives from concept to execution. Melissa has an extensive track record of effectively mobilizing teams to drive change for organizations and programs. She previously led the Connecting GTA implementation and adoption program, one of the largest healthcare IM/IT initiatives in Canada, guiding the work of close to 40 organizations and onboarding 40,000 users. She is currently overseeing a range of projects designed to enhance the use of digital health tools, specifically engaging primary care and community providers, in support of Toronto Central LHIN priorities.
Tamia Daniel, Vice-Chair
Tamia Daniel is a junior at the University of Toronto, where she is a double-major in Public Policy and Health Policy with a concentration in Public Health. She is interested in understanding the social determinants of health in low-income populations, in particular, the influence of historical, political, and economic forces in the construction of clinical operations and health systems. Tamia aspires to pursue a career as a physician in the public health sector where she can develop and advocate for health policies on behalf of those that she is passionate about protecting. Outside of school, Tamia is a research assistant at St. Michael’s Hospital in the Injury and Trauma department, and volunteers her time at Toronto Grace Health where she plans recreational activities and provides administrative assistance to the Post-Acute Care Rehabilitation unit. When she is not busy reading about current health affairs around the world, she enjoys spending time with her family, participating in individual sports and eating burgers from The Burger Shack!
Farrah Schwartz, Vice-Chair
Farrah has worked in the healthcare sector for more than 15 years. Farrah is an expert in the fields of health literacy and patient engagement in care, and is currently the Manager of Patient Education and Engagement at UHN. She is also a founder and the moderator of the Canadian Health Literacy and Patient Education Network (CHLPEN). Farrah holds her Master of Arts Degree in Health Advocacy from Sarah Lawrence College in New York and a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from the University of Toronto with a focus on Ethics, Society and Law. As a resident of the Unison catchment area, Farrah is excited to join the board and bring her experience and skills to community health local neighbourhood.
Anthony Lee, Treasurer
Anthony is a seasoned finance executive with over 20 years of experience in both public and private sector spanning across multiple industries (retail, real estate, not-for-profit, long-term care and community service). He is currently the CFO at Talize Inc. and Sky Development Group which operates a chain of sustainable clothing retail stores, commercial plazas and indoor mall as well as a clothing collection business. Previously, he was the CFO at Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care which offers long-term care and community services to seniors. Anthony holds a MBA degree from York University, a B. Sc (Hon) degree in Pharmacology from University of Toronto and also earned his Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA) Designation. He is also a part-time faculty member at Seneca College teaching core Finance courses. Anthony is very excited to join the Unison Board and leverage his experience to further Unison’s mission.
Ohemaa Boateng, Secretary
Naomi Abegunde
Naomi is a dynamic healthcare leader with over 13 years of expertise in project management, change management, governance, and strategy development. She is currently the Manager of Scarborough Family Physician Network and Scarborough Ontario Health Team. In this role, she spearheads the overall leadership, operations, and advancement of the Network’s strategic priorities. Naomi oversees a diverse range of projects, including digital initiatives, quality improvement, health equity, and health system integration. Naomi holds a Master’s degree in Health Informatics from the University of Toronto and is a Certified Project Management Professional. Naomi excels in steering complex projects, facilitating seamless implementations, and fostering collaborative relationships among stakeholders. Her dedication to healthcare transformation underscores her passion for driving positive change in the healthcare.