Leadership Team
Our leadership team ensures that our team’s family health care providers have the support they need to provide the highest-quality patient care in a professional
Kim Smith
CHRP HR Manager
A certified human resources leader (CHRL), Kim joined our team in 2013 having previously provided 14+ years of administrative, financial, human resource and accreditation support to the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge Branch (CMHAHKPR). Kim completed her HR Management certification with Sir Sandford Fleming College and is a certified member of the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA). Kim enjoys rural living in the Kawarthas and loves to travel with her family whenever possible!
Danielle VanGennip
Manager of Operations
Danielle is an experienced healthcare operations leader with a strong background in administration, team management, and system implementation within our Family Health Team. She brings previous leadership experience as a district manager in the retail sector, complemented by hands-on clinical and administrative experience as a medical receptionist and IT superuser.
A graduate of Fleming College’s Personal Support Worker program, Danielle has deep roots in the Kawartha Lakes community, where she has lived her entire life. She is committed to supporting high-quality patient care and strengthening services for the residents of Kawartha Lakes through effective operational oversight, collaborative leadership, and continuous improvement.
Krissy Hickson
Finance and Facilities Manager
Krissy holds an honours diploma in accounting and payroll administration from Trillium College and has a wealth of financial management experience. When not doing FHT finances, Krissy is the Housing Manager with several non-profit organizations that house individuals that suffer from the effects of mental illness. In addition to her expertise, Krissy brings with her an energetic, friendly personality that will ensure she is a great match with our team
Mike Perry
Executive Director
A lawyer and social worker by profession, Mike has returned as Executive Director of the City of Kawartha Lakes having been a founder and Executive Director of the team for over a decade. While away, Mike served as Legal Advisor to the Métis National Council, worked on Indigenous health legislation, was Executive Director of the Institute for Change Leaders, and completed the Public Leadership Program at Harvard.
Mike provides governance and leadership advice to FHTs across the province. He has been actively involved in our community including in affordable housing, work against human trafficking locally with Women’s Resources, nursing home care, the basic income to combat poverty, addressing climate change, and enhancing mental health and wellness.
In 2022, Mike was elected to City Council for Ward 3 in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Mike is a citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario.