When asked how her friends would describe her, Dennisse replies, “strong warrior.” A former Holland Bloorview client, Dennisse uses her strength to advocate for people with disabilities.
Our genomics study will identify and characterize genes that confer risk to autism spectrum and related neurodevelopmental disorders (CURRENTLY RECRUITING)
'Nurturing hope is no small feat. Especially when we feel helpless to make things better for our loved one. Here are some of the strategies that I used frequently.'
Dr. Melanie Penner is a developmental pediatrician and senior clinician scientist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and an associate professor in the department of pediatrics at the University of Toronto. She holds the Bloorview Children’s Hospital Foundation chair in developmental pediatrics. Her research seeks to improve service delivery for autistic children and their families, including evaluating the impact of new care models.
Throughout her 30-year career at EY, Sonya has addressed the evolving needs of clients, for many years as an audit partner, and as the audit leader for Canada. She has a comprehensive understanding of leading audit and professional services for a diverse portfolio of publicly listed companies and private clients with global operations. She has also had the opportunity to serve as the lead audit partner for clients in the healthcare sector.