neWCHapter
neWCHapter is a committee of young professionals who are helping to transform the future of healthcare. The committee takes a stand for equity by hosting fundraising and networking events throughout the year to support the greatest priorities in care, research, and innovation across Women’s College Hospital. Join neWCHapter on its mission by attending an upcoming event or becoming a committee member.
Photography provided by Lemons & Ants Studios
Meet the Committee
Christine Lee
neWCHapter Co-Chair
Partner, KPMG
“As a former patient of Women’s College Hospital, I want to bring awareness to the amazing work that the hospital is doing while giving back to my community in a meaningful way.”
Ruby Dhatt
neWCHapter Co-Chair
Infection Control Practitioner, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
“Being a member of neWCHapter allows me to contribute to advancements in women’s health, research, and advocacy while connecting with a like-minded community passionate about these issues.”
Azra Dhalla
neWCHapter Treasurer
Director, Health AI Implementation, Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence
Carly Amodeo
neWCHapter Committee Member
Senior Manager, Financial Services Risk Consulting, KPMG
Ian Love
neWCHapter Committee Member
Associate Portfolio Manager, Rosedale Family Office
Kristi Meta
neWCHapter Committee Member
Associate, Credit, CPP Investments
Mimi Shao
neWCHapter Committee Member
Marketing & Communications Manager, Mulvey & Banani
Stephanie Fung
neWCHapter Vice President of Recruitment
Director, Investor Relations, Fiera Capital
Additional Committee Members
Chloe Lau
Danielle Soo
Immanuela Mmesoma Okeke
Katelyn Merchand
Laura McLaren
“Being a part of neWCHapter allows me to give back to community in an impactful way by bringing to light significant gaps in our health system, advocating for change and fundraising to support health services.”
Azra Dhalla, neWCHapter Treasurer
Past Events
Women Paying it Forward – neWCHapter’s Signature Event
May 4, 2023
Originally established in 2014, this event has become a sought-after education session and networking event. Companies are encouraged to send their young rising stars, mentors and mentees. The event is also open to all members of the WCHF donor community who are interested in learning about important issues impacting healthcare for women and their loved ones.
Spin and Sculpt
February 9, 2023
neWCHapter members and peers sweat for a cause at this high energy dual workout featuring a spin class and full-body strength workout. Sponsored in-kind by The Ultimate Athletics Club and Greenhouse Juice Co., this event also featured giveaways and raffle prizes with all ticket proceeds supporting the areas of greatest need at Women’s College Hospital.
Paint it Forward
April 27, 2022
neWCHapter took “paying it forward” to the next level at this painting event where everyone created their own unique masterpieces – no painting experience required! This event was sponsored in-kind by the Pilot Tavern and Paint Nite and was led by artist Lexie Jelilyan.
A Night at the Movies
June 14, 2019
With swag, snacks, prizes and premiers, each ticket to neWCHapter’s private movie screening event comes with all the fixings for a fantastic night out. The most recent iteration of this event was presented by Entertainment One and featured the film “Wild Rose” with all ticket proceeds supporting mental health programs at WCH. Guests at past events also enjoyed hearing from media personalities like Kim D’Eon.
“Being a mother is a huge part of my identity, and WCH holds a special place in my heart because it provided the care and support I needed to start that part of my life. I believe that together we can build and grow this passionate community in support of better health.”
Mimi Shao, neWCHapter Committee Member
Connect with neWCHapter
Contact our co-chairs to join neWCHapter in creating a more equitable healthcare system.
Christine Lee, Co-Chair
christine6lee@gmail.com
Ruby Dhatt, Co-Chair
rd.dhatt.ruby@gmail.com
