Board Of Directors

Jennifer Coombe is a marketing professional with over 30 years experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and currently is the owner of Jenergy Marketing, an innovation, growth and strategy consultancy.

Jennifer loves taking on new challenges in both professional and private life and enjoys meeting and working with new people always trying to bring a new way of thinking to a project or team! She and her husband, Simon, have lived in Aldershot for over 25 years, raised both their daughters (Alex and Bronwyn) in Aldershot and have all been actively involved in ‘Giving Back’ to the local and abroad communities .

Currently their 2 golden retrievers (Harley and Scully) keep them very busy and get them out and about exploring beautiful Burlington. She also enjoys being an active member of Orange Theory, Grounded Pilates + Lifestyle and hiking around! Jennifer is looking forward to working with the Compassion Society Board members and staff to help the organization achieve its goals and continue to serve the Halton community.

Laura Niro is a marketing professional and entrepreneur with over 30 years experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and was also the proud owner of a Cob's Bread franchise in Mississauga for many years. Currently, Laura is teaching at Northern College as part of their Graduate Business, Entrepreneurship and & Technology, Supply Chain and Business Fundamentals programs and enjoys helping educate the minds and leaders of tomorrow.

Laura has been involved in various non-for-profit organizations and enjoys giving back to the community and as her next adventure is looking forward to working with the Compassion Society and being a part of all the great work they do in Halton.

Laura has been a resident of the Halton community for over 20 years with her husband Rich, two daughters Hannah and Caitlyn, and her fun loving dog Max. In her spare time you can find Laura either on a pickleball court, "trying" to learn to play golf or in the garden.

Raza Abubakr is a finance professional who has spent the last 13 years at RBC and currently manages the South Burlington market. He has extensive experience in sales, relationship management and sales leadership and possesses a Master of Finance from the Smith School of Business, Queens University.
 
Actively involved in the community and with a passion for giving back, he has spent many hours out in the community both in Halton and British Columbia. Raza lives in Halton with his wife Sheza and two children, Zeyan and Maheen who are 8 and 6. They enjoy biking, exploring new hiking trails and anything and everything outdoorsy!
 
Raza is looking forward to working closely with the CSH and its board and contributing to the further growth of the great work that is being done.

Diana Fife is a finance professional with over 30 years of experience at various marquis Canadian companies.  Diana recently retired from her Chief Financial Officer role where she oversaw the finance and IT functions.

Diana has a passion for continuous improvement and has held prior volunteer community and  Board roles.  She is excited about supporting the Compassion Society’s mission by leveraging her past experience.

Along with her husband Richard, two children Matthew and Jennifer and golden retriever Cody, Diana resides in Halton (and has called it home since 1999).  Spending time at the lake, nature walks and trying new recipes are just a few of her favourite activities.

Priya Pandya brings over a decade of management consulting experience to CSH. Previously, she worked at one of Canada’s largest consulting firms, where she helped large multinational clients with research and development financing. She is also currently a volunteer at CSH working primarily at the front desk, registering clients for their weekly visits. Over the past 12 years, Priya has been raising her 3 young children and volunteers at her children’s school in their library and on the school council.

Priya is passionate about working in the non-profit sector, specifically in her local community. She and her family enjoy hiking and biking around Bronte Park and walking along the lakeshore in downtown Burlington.

Priya is looking forward to working with a great team and being a part of the Board to help us address poverty in Halton.

Brian Uloth retired in 2008 after a 37-year management career in Scotiabank, including Branches and Head Office, Domestic and International, while earning an MBA. After completing a 2-year post-retirement contract with Scotiabank (Bahamas), he finally retired in 2011.
 
With no prior musical experience, he since learned to play baritone sax, performing in 2 local bands for several years. He looks forward to serving our community through the Compassion Society of Halton.
 
Brian and wife Jane have been Burlington residents for 37 years, raising their own two children and are now proud grandparents of two. They have previous pets (a Bernese mountain dog & a cairn terrier) and served several years with St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs. Although no longer involved with that organization, their busy household presently includes 2 border collies and one cairn terrier.

Robert has spent the past 24 years in education, teaching at Appleby College, Pineland Public School and the past 21 years at Burlington Central High School. 

Robert earned a Master's in Science of Education at Niagara University and has a specialist in both English As A Second Language and Special Education. Robert has his Part One & Two Principal's Qualifications, however, his Bachelor Degree in his continued passion of History and Social Sciences.

Robert has spent 24 years guiding students in the classroom, running students council and coaching a variety of sports. He was a Department Head and Student Success Teacher but always found time to give back to his community while instilling these important characteristics, raising his three sons in Aldershot.

Robert was grateful for the food banks that he used while living on his own from the early age of 16 and recognizes that our community needs great organizations like Compassion Society to help anyone in need. You can meet Robert Wednesday night's, working with clients. 

Tony accepted one of his many transfers in 1979 to help establish an office in Hamilton. He and his family settled in Burlington and 43 years later they are still here.

Tony retired in 2002 after 35 years with a large international insurer. He and his wife traveled extensively during the early years of retirement. Eventually, he decided to become much more involved in his community.

Tony has spent much of his retirement years volunteering with the Red Cross and the Canadian Cancer Society before deciding to devote all his time to the Compassion Society. He has been at CS for about 9 years and has seen many welcome changes in the organization. He looks forward to continuing to participate as needed with this great organization.

Rick is a banking professional of 30 years. He has held various positions, including positions in risk
management and sales leadership. Currently with The Royal Bank of Canada, Rick leads a team of
commercial lending specialists supporting businesses across Southwestern Ontario.

Now a resident of Burlington, Rick and his family have lived in the Halton Region for more than 20 years.
A father of 4, Rick was a long-time coach of minor sports in the Halton Region and now looks forward to
working with the dedicated board members, staff and volunteers of the Compassion Society to assist
those in need in the Halton area.

Moira is an experienced accounting professional with 20 years of experience with international finance companies in Oakville and Burlington. She has experience in multiple accounting roles and treasury.

Originally from Oakville, she now lives in Burlington with her family. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family and supporting her daughter in competitive cheerleading.  She is an active community volunteer and is excited to contribute to the Compassion Society’s work in Halton.