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 Alicia has a passion for helping others. She is a manager for a charity who helps individuals and children experiencing homelessness. In her free time,  she raises awareness about rare diseases, mental health and homelessness through fundraisers, her business and social media.  At sixteen her best friend Justice was murdered this turned her world upside down. Before finding a passion for philanthropy she would donate in his memory whenever a grocery clerk would ask her if she’d like to donate. A few years later she was diagnosed with chiari malformation, syringomyelia and a panic disorder. She chooses to rise above her trials and tribulations by being the change she wishes to see I’m the world!  

 Tanis Russell is a Clinical Practice Leader, and a experienced Registered Nurse, skilled in Critical Care and Emergency Medicine. Tanis is passionate about the development of health policy initiatives , and facilitating nursing education for nurses at every stage of their career. Tanis values education and appreciates its impact on nursing practice, and its influence on patient care outcomes. Tanis is experienced in identifying, planning, implementing and evaluating educational strategies that influence nursing practice and facilitate the change required to meet the patient healthcare needs. Tanis has received a Master's degree in Nursing with a focus on Health Policy & Leadership in Education through Ryerson University, and is a proud inductee of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Tanis moved to Durham Region 11 years ago, and is passionate in serving the community.