​Graham Todd was appointed Chair of March of Dimes Canada's Board of Directors in July 2026. He's served on our board since 2017, most recently as vice-chair and secretary.

Lee Bennett served as the Chair of the March of Dimes Canada’s Board of Directors from 2024-2026.  She has been with the Board of Directors since 2022.

A senior executive with more than 30 years of experience working for global financial organizations, Lee has a strong investment background, having led two Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada regulated brokerage firms, a financial planning business, and a self-directed brokerage business. Lee holds a BA Degree from Western University, as well as a Partners, Directors, and Senior Officers designation from the Canadian Securities Institute. 

A strong advocate who has lived experience helping family members living with disability, Lee has served as chair of TD Wealth’s People with Disabilities Committee, and as a board member of Lime Connect, a global not-for-profit organization rebranding disabilities through achievements. 

Appointed to March of Dimes Canada’s Board in 2022, Alvin Sharma is the Treasurer, as well as the Chair of the Finance Committee.  Alvin is the Global Chief Financial Officer at Foresters Financial. Alvin has a wide breadth of experience across a number of areas including corporate finance, investments, global treasury, and capital management, as well as regulatory and rating agency management. Alvin also has extensive life insurance and asset management experience in the U.S., the U.K., and Canada.  

   

A Chartered Accountant (U.K.) and a CFA Charter holder, Alvin also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Warwick (U.K.) and an MBA Degree from the University of Michigan. 

David Dame is a seasoned technology leader and disability advocate with more than 20 years of experience driving innovation, transformation, and inclusive organizational change. As a person with a disability, David brings a deeply personal perspective to his work, championing accessibility and equity in digital and physical spaces.

His career includes senior leadership roles where he's implemented large-scale tech solutions to improve customer experiences and accessibility. David uses storytelling and digital platforms to encourage conversations about disability inclusion and innovation. His unique blend of lived experience and professional expertise is in line with March of Dimes Canada's mission to create a barrier free society for everyone.

David aims to help the MODC expand its reach, break down barriers, and advance the interests of people with disabilities to so they can thrive in a more connected world.

Michael Foulds joined March of Dimes Canada’s Board of Directors in 2021.

Michael is a partner with a leading litigation law firm in Toronto. He is also a member of the Advocates’ Society and the Ontario and Canadian Bar Associations. He received his Honours BA Degree in Economics from the University of Guelph, and his LLB from Dalhousie University. Michael is an editor-in-chief for a leading litigation text, Watson & McGowan Ontario Civil Practice, which is published annually.

Originally from Thunder Bay, Michael lives in Toronto with his wife and children, and can often be found at the arena supporting his daughter with competitive hockey or supporting his son when he’s swimming at Variety Village. As the parent of a child diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Michael understands the importance of March of Dimes Canada’s work and the fact that people with disabilities have varied strengths and needs.

Wendy Kauffman has served as a member of March of Dimes Canada’s Board of Directors since 2018. A 20-year veteran of the communications field, Wendy is the founder of Wendolyn Reputation Management, which focuses on crisis communications; environmental social and corporate governance communications; and spokesperson training. Her work extends to the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors across the country. 

Before starting her consulting practice, Wendy was Vice President, Reputation Management, for a public relations agency, managing communications for companies ranging from startups to global brands.

Wendy holds a BA Degree from Western University, a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University, and completed the University of Alberta’s Indigenous Canada course. 

Wendy is also a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Steve Kuwahara joined March of Dimes Canada's Board of Directors in 2026, having served on our Finance Committee since 2024.

Patrice Lindsay joined March of Dimes Canada's Board of Directors in 2026.

Pankaj Puri specializes in governance, internal auditing, and enterprise risk management. He has significant experience at the executive level, having served as Chief Internal Auditor at TD Bank, CIBC, and Old Mutual Financial Network. Pankaj is currently the President of Independent Internal Audit Services Inc. and provides consulting services for several financial institutions. He is a member of the Board at Rogers Bank, where he also serves as Chair of the Risk Committee. Pankaj also serves as Trustee of Helping Hands International.

Pankaj currently serves as treasurer and a board member of our Non-Profit Housing Corporation.

Pankaj’s past experience includes serving on the Canada Employment Insurance Financing Board as Chair of the Audit Committee and Investment and Actuarial Services Committee member. Pankaj is a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) in the United Kingdom, and a Chartered Professional Accountant and CA in Ontario. He lives in Toronto, Ontario with his wife and two daughters.

Jeff Sparks has served on March of Dimes Canada’s Board of Directors since 2021. He has held the senior leadership position of Director of Volunteer Engagement and Human Resources with Muscular Dystrophy Canada since 2005. Jeff has more than 25 years of experience in human resources, volunteer engagement, governance, not-for-profit leadership, accessible transit, home care, disability advocacy, and diversity and inclusion.

Diagnosed at 10 months of age with spinal muscular atrophy, Jeff has lived experience as a person with a disability. He is a strong self-advocate who manages his own 24/7 attendant care and is an advocate for other people with disabilities.

Jeff has acted as Chairperson of the New Brunswick Premier’s Council on the Status of Disabled Persons, is Past President of the Saint John Ability Advisory Committee, and is a member of the New Brunswick Disability Executives Network. For the last three decades, Jeff has been presented with a variety of awards and honours, including the University of New Brunswick’s Alumni Award of Distinction, The Rick Hansen Man in Motion Relay Medal Bearer, a YMCA Young Person to Watch, and the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award.

Justin Wang is a strategic finance executive with more than 20 years of experience driving transformation and growth across insurance, technology, and professional services organizations. As Executive Vice-President, Finance & Strategy at People Corporation, he leads enterprise-wide financial planning to support rapid expansion. His past work includes senior leadership roles at Sun Life — where he led financial strategy, investor relations, and digital transformation — and at Ingram Micro, RBC, and Accenture.

Justin currently serves on the Finance Committee of March of Dimes Canada (MODC).

As a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) based in Toronto, Justin brings deep financial expertise and a personal commitment to advancing disability inclusion that will help MODC expand its reach and while becoming more efficient and effective.