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 2026-2027
Kim Courtney
Family Engagement in Research Facilitator (Chair), CHEO Research Institute
Kelly Loverock
Family Leader
Jennilea Courtney
Director, Research Operations, CHEO Research Institute
Nick Denomey
Research Coordinator, Neurodevelopmental Health
Noah Spector
Social Worker, Investigator, CHEO Research Institute
Jo-Anne Anderson
Research Administrative Assistant, CHEO Research Institute
Leanne Findlay
Family Leader
Sydney Raduy
Family Leader
Sofia Constantakis
Family Leader (Co-Chair)
Marc-Olivier Deguise
CHEO Medical Staff, Neonatology, Investigator, CHEO Research Institute
Sophie Kozyra
Family Leader (Co-Chair)
Karina Hageltorn
Family Leader
Jeff Gilchrist
AI Team Manager & AI Scientist, CHEO Research Institute
Stephanie White
Family Leader
