Executive Corner 2024-2026
Sara Roberts – President
Sara Roberts is a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician with 11 years experience at the Chatham Kent Health Alliance.
Sara has been a long time member with MDRAO and is currently the Sigma Chapter President. She has been involved in planning and executing successful education days and facility tours for the Sigma Chapter.
Sara has a passion for knowledge and is always seeking education opportunities for herself, her Chapter and her workplace. Sara promotes the MDRAO education course and has attended several MDRAO conferences. Sara is dedicated to continuous learning and would love contribute more to the MDR profession.
Stacey Gielen – Vice President
Roch Landriault – Treasurer
Roch Landriault, has been a Provincial MDRAO Board Member for almost 4 yrs. He is currently the lead person for updating the MDRD course and manuals with the new CSA standards. Roch has been a nurse for 30 yrs and in many of those years, has been involved in MDR education either at a work level or as a College Professor for MDR.
Nathalie Legault – Past President
Nathalie currently teaches Medical Device Reprocessing at La Cité Collégiale in Ottawa where she is also responsible for the continuous education health programs. She is also a facilitator for MDRAO students that take the online course. Prior to that, she was the Educator in the MDRD at The Ottawa Hospital for 19 years. She divided her time between the hospital’s 3 campuses. Nathalie is a graduate of Ottawa University, where she received a BA of Science in Nursing.
After graduation, Nathalie worked as a community health nurse for two years and went on to do her certificate in Business Administration at Ottawa University after which she went on to practice in palliative care for 6 years at the Elizabeth Bruyere Health center where she gained expertise as a team leader.
Nathalie further pursued her studies by doing her Registered Nurse Perioperative Nursing at Algonquin College after which she pursued a career in the Ottawa Hospital, General Campus Main Operating Room for 6 years. In 2005, Nathalie completed her CSAO course and her Certified Endoscopy Reprocessing Trainer Program (CERT) after which she started working in her current career as an MDRD Educator.
Tamiza Samji – Director of Education, Delta Representative
Pablo Ramiro – Director of Communication, Eta Representative
Melanie Smith – Director of Education, Gamma Representative
Megan Bozec – Director of Chapter Development, Lambda Representative
Jodi Austin – Director of Chapter Development, Sigma Representative
Jodi is a member of the MDRAO board, and current Sigma Chapter President. With a background as Manager of the Medical Device Reprocessing Department at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, Jodi brings extensive experience and a passion for advancing best practices in medical device reprocessing.
In her role at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, Jodi has not only improved compliance with industry standards but has also fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the department. As a CSA Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Supervisor, Jodi possesses a deep
understanding of the regulations and best practices governing medical device management.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Jodi actively participates in various workshops and conferences, contributing to discussions on emerging trends and technologies in the industry. With a passion for enhancing the standards of medical device reprocessing, Jodi is dedicated to making a significant impact within the MDRAO and the broader healthcare community.
Raven Hill – Director of Communication, Theta Representative
Gillian Shaw – Vendor Representative
Ryan Acayan – Executive Director
Ryan started working with MDRAO in 2019 and has been serving as their Executive Director since 2023. He has over two decades of experience in the non-profit industry, leading many successful organizations across various industries. Ryan works closely with the MDRAO board to develop and achieve their governance, membership and educational strategic initiatives.