The people behind Hope Air

Our Team

We couldn’t do what we do without the passion and support of the strong team here at Hope Air. All dedicated to our mission of helping Canadians in financial need reach vital medical care far from home. Each day, our dedicated staff and volunteers work together to bridge the distance between home and hospital for those in need.

Mark Rubinstein

Chief Executive Officer

“Having the opportunity to make a difference in the health and well-being of families, parents, and children through Hope Air is a blessing. I am grateful to be working with inspired and mission-driven people, where our programs are so needed and our impact so profound. ”

Jon Collins

Chief Development Officer

“I love working at Hope Air because you get to see the impact of our work every day. Every fundraising effort is to support a person’s travel to a critical medical appointment. Every person we reach is one more patient reaching critical care without having to postpone or cancel that trip or face difficult financial decisions along the way. ”

Faith Bacolod

Chief Financial Officer

“I feel fortunate to be a part of Hope Air, working alongside a team of dedicated staff, volunteers, and supporters who are committed to making a difference. Every day, I am privileged to witness impactful actions that ensure individuals in need get the healthcare access they require.”

Stephanie Aldridge

Vice President, Patient Experience

“It is a true privilege to be able to help others. With Hope Air, my work has a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities. I am grateful for the passionate and dedicated team at Hope Air and the extraordinary support of the incredible Hope Air volunteers and partners. Together we help people in their time of need, every day.”

Jaclyn Sullivan

Director of External Relations, Atlantic Canada

“I am thrilled to be a member of Hope Air’s passionate and professional team, and to help expand our work across Atlantic Canada. All Canadians deserve equitable access to health care, regardless of where they live. Hope Air provides a valuable service to people in rural and underserved communities and to our overburdened health care systems. It’s an honour to be a part of helping those most in need at their most vulnerable time.”

Ashley Rodrigues

Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships

“Joining the Hope Air team means becoming part of a dedicated community committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of others. It means being part of a network that facilitates access to vital health care services for those who might otherwise struggle to reach them due to financial or geographical constraints. I feel lucky to work along side volunteers, corporate sponsors, and a wonderful team at Hope Air, working everyday to uplift and support those in need”

Bhavini Solanki

Client Care Manager

“Working at Hope Air is truly an amazing opportunity because I believe all Canadians should have access to the healthcare they need regardless of geography. We get to do this by providing flights, accommodations, and meals to our patients to get where they need to be. Additionally, it’s our client care team I get to work with everyday who are dedicated, hardworking, and passionate to make a change in other people’s lives!”

Omar Khattab

Development and Systems Coordinator

“Working here feels like, no matter what, Hope is always in the Air.”

Cali Odorizzi

Director of Events

“Having the opportunity to work alongside inspired and committed volunteers, colleagues and business partners makes me proud to work for an organization supporting Canadians in need of essential medical care. The highlight is hearing the life changing stories from the patients we support.”

Kristina De Marzio

Manager, Community Engagement

“I am inspired by the dedicated team of staff, volunteers, healthcare partners, and community champions who create a lasting impact in the lives of patients across the country that must travel to access vital medical care. Having the opportunity to work alongside them at Hope Air is an honour and inspires my work to connect more Canadians to our programs and help to reduce the significant gap in the access to healthcare in our country.”

Client Care and Development Teams

Hope Air’s Client Care team works directly with clients to book travel, help them navigate their travel arrangements and questions around preparing for travel during uncertain times or with new carriers. Our focus is on making sure patients are well supported throughout their journey.

The Development team works with individual, corporate and foundation donors to fulfill their philanthropic goals and to provide a direct path to impacting the lives of Hope Air patients today and in the future.

Board of Directors

Hope Air is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, who represent a cross-section of industries, geographies,
experiences and skills. Thank you to our Board for their leadership and commitment to Hope Air’s mission.

Tahir Ayub

Chair

OpenRoad Auto Group

Vanessa Thomas

Treasurer

James Elian

Secretary

AirSprint

Rohit Joshi

Director

Brightsquid Secure Communications Corp.

Jody Peck

Director

Heather Tobin

Director

CPP Investments

Sandra Hollingsworth

Director

City of Sault Ste. Marie

Auriol Marasco

Director

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP.

Ed Johnston

Director

John Andrew

Director

Megan Owen-Evans

Director

Neptune Terminals

Ian Bezanson

Director

Ateko

National Advisory Council

Hope Air is supported by the following business leaders from across Canada, enhancing growth and awareness for
Hope Air’s mission

Scott Collinson

Boston Consulting Group

Steve Drinkwater

Canadian Aviator

Gene Cabral

Avia NG Airport Consultants

A headshot of James Lindsey smiling and wearing a blazer and yellow tie.

James Lindsey

Perimeter Aviation LP.

Natasha Irich

Edge of the Earth Consulting

Adam Rodricks

KPMG Canada

Stephen Tapp

Hercules Media Group

Adam Wilcox

Execaire

Jared Williams

Seair

Matt Molkoski

Vector Oliver Wyman

Deborah Wilson

Toronto Ports Authroity

Rebecca Francis

AeroDynamic Advisory

Adnan Zaman

Newmont Corporation

Jared Mikoch-Gerke

WestJet

Isabelle Lafond

Northpoint Commercial Finance

Shari Doherty

Stage One Real Estate

Ross Magnaldo

Cargojet

Rob Philipp

Community Builder

Cheryl Stone

Nieuport Aviation