The Halton Children’s Aid Society’s Board of Directors is composed of seven (7) to fifteen (15) members elected for a three-year term. Board members are elected at the Annual General Meeting. Those interested in participating as a Director should submit a letter of interest to the Board Secretary.
Board of Directors - 2025-26
Eslyn Blair was elected to the Board of Directors on September 26, 2018. With over 30 years of management experience, Eslyn has served as the Managing Director of Everest Home Health Care since 2005. In addition to her professional achievements, Eslyn has a rich musical background and is an accomplished pianist and organist. She has been a member of the Oakville Symphony (1st Violin) for more than 15 years. Eslyn was elected to the position of Board Chair on June 26, 2024 and is the Chair of the Executive Committee.
Steve Cranna was elected to the Board of Directors on March 22, 2023. Steve has served in a number of non-staff roles with Halton CAS over the past 15 years including as a member of the Board from 2010 to 2019. Steve is Director of Business Development and Government Relations in the durable medical equipment sector. Steve was elected to the role of Vice Chair in June 2025.
Renée Mahoney was elected to the Board of Directors on September 20, 2023. She is a Lawyer employed by the Ministry of the Attorney General in the Halton Region.
Janice May was elected to the Board of Directors on June 23, 2021.Following a career in the public service managing social services systems for adults, children and vulnerable persons, Janice now devotes time to volunteer work with community organizations and pursuing varied and ever-expanding personal interests. She is the current Governance Committee Chair.
Mike Reid was elected to the Board of Directors on February 22, 2023, and also served on the Board from 2012 to 2021. Mike is Vice President, North American Distribution for a global leader in business communications. He is the current Chair of the Audit, Finance and Risk Management Committee.
Terrence Rodriguez was elected to the Board of Directors on September 20, 2023. Terrence is a trans male, second generation LatinX/European settler and social worker who works with 2SLGBTQIA+ BIPOC youth including youth in Halton Region. He is the current Quality Committee Chair.
Emad Elsayed was elected to the Board of Directors on March 31, 2025, and was also a member of the Board from 2012 to 2023. Emad has over 40 years’ experience in the energy sector and is a Commissioner of the Ontario Energy Board.
John Costantino was elected to the Board of Directors on June 25, 2025. John is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and holds a Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation earned through McMaster University. He brings extensive experience in the finance, pension, and insurance sectors, having held senior leadership roles at TD Bank, the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Sun Life Financial.
John is committed to supporting the next generation of professionals as a CPA mentor to aspiring professional accountants and as a part-time instructor in McMaster University's Continuing Education Business program.
A graduate of York University’s business program, John has lived in Burlington with his family since 1995.
Nilpa Srivastava was elected to the Board of Directors on June 25, 2025. With expertise in marketing and strategy, Nilpa has recently transitioned from a 25+ year career helping organizations across industries grow to dedicating her experience and skills to not for profit organizations serving vulnerable persons in our communities.
Maria Gaspar was elected to the Board of Directors on June 25, 2025. Maria has over 25 years of public service. Her current role is senior counsel with the Public Prosecution Service of Canada in Peel Region.
Immad Khan was elected to the Board of Directors on June 25, 2025. Immad is a Chartered Professional Accountant with over 12 years of experience in Finance.
Myriah Graves was elected to the Board of Directors on June 25, 2025. Myriah is the Director of Professional Development at Fogler, Rubinoff LLP in Toronto, Ontario. After practicing as a litigation lawyer for 17 years, Myriah transitioned into a leadership role where she now oversees the firm’s student and associate programs, mentorship initiatives, and professional development strategy. She plays a key role in talent development and lawyer engagement, from recruitment through to integration and career growth. Myriah also leads the firm’s wellness programming and has developed a particular focus on coaching and supporting neurodiverse legal professionals. Her broad experience and practical insight into legal practice inform her work in building a strong, inclusive, and future-ready legal talent pipeline.
Nicole Patton was elected to the Board of Directors on June 25, 2025. Nicole is an experienced human resources professional, and has over twenty years of experience working for non-profit organizations that serve vulnerable children and youth.
Board Meetings 2025-2026
- September 3, 2025
- October 1, 2025
- November 5, 2025
- January 7, 2026
- February 4, 2026
- March 4, 2026
- April 1, 2026
- May 6, 2026
- June 3, 2026