Patient and Family Advisory Committee

The Patient and Family Advisory Committee (PFAC) works in partnership with the CHEO Research Institute (CHEO-RI) to embed patient and family perspectives into all stages of research, from idea generation to knowledge sharing. The PFAC brings together research staff, family leaders, and youth to ensure that CHEO-RI research reflects the needs, priorities, and lived experiences of the communities we serve. 

Patient and Family Advisory Committee Members 2025-2026

Kim Courtney

Family Engagement in Research Facilitator (Chair), CHEO Research Institute

Kim Courtney photo


Aidan Mohamed

Family Leader (Co-Chair)


Jennilea Courtney

Director, Research Operations, CHEO Research Institute


Jeff Gilchrist

AI Team Manager & AI Scientist, CHEO Research Institute


Noah Spector

Social Worker, Investigator, CHEO Research Institute


Jo-Anne Anderson

Research Administrative Assistant, CHEO Research Institute


Cheryl Goodkey

Research Coordinator, CHEO Research Institute


Taila Hartley

Operations Director, Grants and Human Resources, CHEO Research Institute


Sofia Constantakis

Family Leader


Neha Abro

Family Leader


Sophie Kozyra

Family Leader


Suzanne Deliscar

Family Leader

Suzanne Deliscar