Our Board

We have a team of dedicated board members who are working to make our goal a reality. They understand the need and importance of building Sloane’s House Children’s Hospice for children and families in Durham Region and beyond. If you are interested in joining the Board, please email info@sloaneshouse.com.

Jason Hunt

Chair

Jason is the Regional Solicitor and Director of Legal Services for the Regional Municipality of Durham.

Neil Pasher

Founder / Board Member

Neil is the father of Sloane and the founder of Sloane’s House. Neil’s firsthand experiences throughout Sloane’s life has resulted in a passion for supporting kids with medical complexities and their families. Neil has been a vocal advocate for these kids and their families in the medical and political communities. He has participated on a number of patient and parent advisory groups including those at the Ministry of Health, Sick Kids Hospital and local community health organizations. Neil currently lives in Bowmanville with his two daughters, Avery and Kinleigh.

Katie Cronin-Wood

Board Member

Most recently an instructor in the International Health Care Administration Program at St. Lawrence College (SLC) in Kingston and currently a communications consultant to local healthcare organizations, Katie retired in May 2019 from the Central East Local Health Integration Network (Central East LHIN) after holding a number of senior positions, including Director, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Relations. At SLC she shared her knowledge, skill and passion with clinicians from around the world who were relocating to Canada.

A long time resident of Ajax, Katie and her husband have raised three children. As members of St. Paul’s United Church Ajax, they both donate their time to numerous church committees. Katie is committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and their families in Durham Region and achieving the strategic goals of Sloane’s House.

Jatinder Singh

Board Member

Jatinder Singh is presently serving as Director, Internal Audit, at the Region of Durham. Prior to this he served as CFO (Chief Financial Officer) at the Ministry of the Attorney General. He has over 20 years of experience in risk management, finance, strategic planning and audit and compliance. He has also served on other non-profit boards including Indus Community Services and CCGA (Canadian Council for Government Auditors). Jatinder holds CPA (Certified Professional Accountant), MBA (Masters in Business Administration), and CIA (Certified Internal Auditor).

Lindsay Watt

Board Member

Lindsay Watt is Vice President, North America Human Resources for DLF. Lindsay has been in Human Resources for 20 years working with global companies, focus on building foundational programs, organizational transformation, and strategic execution of the business and people strategy.

Lindsay joined the Sloane’s House Board in 2019 to lead the People Strategy and Human Resources function.

Lindsay was raised in Ajax and now makes her home in Whitby Ontario with her husband Chris and son Cooper.

Brenda Slomka

Executive Director – Transitioned out of this role May 2026

Brenda left the organization in May 2026 after providing exceptional stewardship of the Sloane’s House mission and vision. The organization is now focusing on its clinical objectives. Please contact us directly at Info@sloaneshouse.com for all enquiries.