Executive Committee
The Executive Committee (EC) makes major strategic decisions, provides guidance on long-term sustainability, and ensures Toronto Dementia Research Alliance (TDRA) initiatives are aligned with the priorities of their own institutions.
Members of the EC consist of the Dean, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, and the President/CEO of each of the six TDRA partner sites.
![Sarah Downey](/sites/default/files/styles/square_1_1_600/public/assets/images/Sarah_Downey_Masthead%20png.png?itok=jApclCMZ)
Sarah Downey (Co-Chair)President & CEO, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
![Andy Smith](/sites/default/files/styles/square_1_1_600/public/assets/images/andy-smith_resize-400x380.jpg?itok=RFjpA5ur)
Andy SmithPresident & CEO, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
![Karim Mamdani](/sites/default/files/styles/square_1_1_600/public/assets/images/Karim%20EC%20Gov.jpg?itok=2Im8WMjA)
Karim Mamdani President & CEO, Ontario Shores
![Kevin Smith](/sites/default/files/styles/square_1_1_600/public/assets/images/Kevin_Smith.jpg?itok=-Z8cOIlr)
Kevin Smith President & CEO, University Health Network
![Dr. Tim Rutledge](/sites/default/files/styles/square_1_1_600/public/assets/images/tim-rutledge_nov2019-316x374.png?itok=-1QP6ykM)
Tim Rutledge President & CEO, Unity Health Toronto
![Patricia Houston](/sites/default/files/styles/square_1_1_600/public/assets/images/Patricia_Houston_0006_500x500.png?itok=XdGhzhHz)
Patricia Houston (Co-Chair), Dean, Temerty Faculty of Medicine University of Toronto (until end of June, 2024)
![Lisa Robinson](/sites/default/files/styles/square_1_1_600/public/assets/images/Lisa%20Robinson_preview.jpg?itok=y_Ywc9Bu)
Lisa Robinson (Co-Chair), Dean, Temerty Faculty of Medicine University of Toronto (from July 1, 2024)
![Allison Sekuler](/sites/default/files/styles/square_1_1_600/public/assets/images/as_235x235.jpg?itok=RIVOYgnT)
Allison Sekuler President, Baycrest Academy for Research & Education
![Deb Galet](/sites/default/files/styles/square_1_1_600/public/assets/images/debg_profile.jpg?itok=xtLxJicF)
Deb Galet Interim President & CEO, Baycrest