FAFM Board members and staff: (L-R) Tom Berekoff, Dr. Francine Lemire, Dr. Marie-Dominique Beaulieu, Dr. Roch Bernier, Dr. Cathy Cervin, Dr. Jeanette Boyd, Dr. Peter Newbery
Dr. Marie-Dominique Beaulieu, Chair
Dr. Jeanette Boyd, Vice-Chair
Mr. Tom Berekoff, CFRE, Honorary Secretary-Treasurer
Dr. Roch Bernier
Dr. Peter Newbery
Dr. Pierre-Paul Tellier
Ms. Suja Suntharalingham
The FAFM has moved to a smaller, skills-based Board to provide greater flexibility and enhance interaction and engagement with College members, Chapters, and donors. The Board will be composed of a minimum of seven directors with a defined mix of skills and competencies to ensure the Foundation is governed by a body that remains responsive, credible, and accountable to members.
The new FAFM Board structure is based on an extensive review of best practices, experiences, and evidence gleaned from non-profit boards, discussions and consultations, member support provided at the 2015 Annual Meeting of Members, and the FAFM leadership. To ensure effectiveness of the new FAFM Board, the Board will be evaluated on an ongoing basis.
The high-level changes to the FAFM name, mission, and vision were implemented to better reflect the Foundation’s purpose and role in supporting family medicine through philanthropy, and to raise the profile in all related communications and fundraising initiatives. This major refresh has been strategic and appropriate as a means of repositioning the FAFM and ensuring its growth and success in the years ahead.
