Coordinating Centre

Dr. David Tang-Wai – Interim Executive Director

Dr. Tang-Wai is the Department Division Director for Neurology in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto (U of T). He is also Professor in Neurology and Geriatric Medicine at U of T, Co-Director of the University Health Network Memory Clinic, and a clinical investigator at the Krembil Brain Institute. Dr. Tang-Wai is currently serving as the chair of TDRA’s Scientific Advisory Committee, a member of the TDRA Research Operating Committee, and a member of Memory Clinic Working Group.

Jordanne Holland, MSW, MHA – Interim Director, Strategy & Operations

Jordanne is serving as Interim Director with TDRA, while working as Clinical Director, Geriatrics, Neurodevelopment, Social Supports and Medical Affairs at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Previously she was at Baycrest Hospital for ten years, most recently as Program Director Population Health for Dementia and Regional Director Behaviour Supports Toronto.

Winnie Qian, MSc – Program Officer

Winnie received her Honours BSc from the University of Toronto with a Specialist in Neuroscience, and her MSc from the University of Toronto in the Institute of Medical Science. Her research interests and publications involve Alzheimer’s disease and delusions. Prior to her position with TDRA, Winnie worked at St. Michael’s Hospital and CAMH with expertise in dementia and mental health.

*on leave

Ruth Kruger, MBA – Interim Program Officer

Ruth joins TDRA following a long career in Marketing and Communications in various areas of the healthcare industry (e.g. Respiratory Health, Sleep Medicine), complemented most recently by a role as a Knowledge Translation Strategist in Neurodegenerative Disease and Dementia Research. Ruth earned her BComm and MBA from the University of Toronto and York University respectively.  

Brittany Prokop, MSC – Research Coordinator

Brittany received her BSc with Specialization in Psychology and MSc from the University of Alberta. Her research interests span a range of neuroscientific disciplines, with her publications involving stroke and recovery after brain injury. Prior to her position with TDRA, Brittany worked at the University of Edinburgh studying autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities.

Natalie Dren, MPH – Knowledge Translation Specialist

Natalie received her Honours BSc from Dalhousie University with specializations in Biology and International Development Studies, and her MPH from Lakehead University. Natalie joins TDRA after having been the Research Manager at a global lymphoma not-for-profit, with expertise in knowledge synthesis and transfer, content creation, stakeholder engagement, and community partnerships.