Dagmara is a social worker within Holland Bloorview’s Complex Continuing Care (CCC) unit, which serves children and youth who have complex medical, physical and developmental challenges that require frequent and ongoing specialized assessment, monitoring and intervention. Dagmara is a mindfulness practitioner, teacher and facilitator with a focus on supporting professional caregivers in developing their well-being.
Lynda Torneck is Director, Marketing and Communications at Crescent School. Lynda brings over 20 years of branding and communications experience to her role on the Board of Trustees. Prior to joining Crescent School, Lynda held senior leadership positions at some of Canada's top advertising and media agencies spanning traditional and digital environments.
Lynda has a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in marketing from McGill University.
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital observes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd as a day to re-affirm its strong commitment to demand a world that values children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences.
'I've found working with families helps a great deal to identify how best to work with a child. They know the child's preferences and how to best communicate with them.'