The Organization

Charitable registration number: 86700 9615 RR0001

Friends and colleagues of the late Dr. Mark Preece formed the organization, Hospital Family Houses of Ontario to achieve their goal of opening The Mark Preece Family House. The organization is incorporated and has attained charitable status.

The Mark Preece Family House opened to families in April, 2011 and expanded to 24 rooms in April, 2014.

The organization is an active member of the National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses, a United States based organization with over 200 family house members in North America. The organization provides knowledge, education, support and a network of successful colleagues in the family house field.

House Staff

Kate Tansley – Co-Director + Development & Communications
Mary Hatt – Co-Director + Finance & Operations
Chris Pelletier – Communications & Development Specialist
Lyn Kinnaird – Volunteer & Family Service Manager
Virginia Cummings – Family Service Supervisor
Kathryn Gammon, Melissa Adams, Kim Vogt, Angela Millar, Crystal Rivers – Family Service Co-ordinators
Jennifer Lintner – Housekeeper

Board of Directors

Vacant, Chair
Andy Vanin, Vice Chair
Russ Rowlands, Treasurer
Tim Craik, Director
Meaghan Drury, Director
Michelle Hutton, Director
Louise MacRae, Director
Andy Vanin, Director
Sravanti Mudunuri, Director
David Carruth, Director
Leigh McFadden, Director
Shelly Marr-Mouck, Director
Kaitlin Guarasci, Director
Yvonne Rieck, Director