Research Institute for Aging

Our Team

The RIA team works closely with researchers, partners, older adults, and community members to enhance quality of life and care for older adults.

AJ Adams Communications Officer, Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care Phone: (519) 904-0660 ext. 5008
Susan Brown Director of Research Coordination and Research-Practice Integration Phone: (519) 904-0660 ext. 4105
Tammy Cumming Director of Strategic Projects Phone: (519) 904-0660 ext. 4218
Josie d’Avernas Executive Director Phone: (519) 904-0660 ext. 4103
Hilary Dunn-Ridgeway Director of Communications (currently on leave, returning September 2020)
Kyla English Leis Project Officer, Knowledge Mobilization Phone: (519) 904-0660 Ext. 5018
Noel Gruber Communications Manager, Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care Phone: (519) 904-0660 ext. 5004
Gert Hartmann Director of Business Development and Community Partnerships Phone: (519) 904-0660 ext. 4106
Holly Hebner Project Coordinator Phone: (519) 904-0660 ext. 4111
Nathan Honsberger Project Officer Phone: 519-904-0660 ext. 4208
Richard Hughson Senior Director of Research | Schlegel Research Chair in Vascular Aging and Brain Health Phone: (519) 904-0660 ext. 4204
Emily Lambe Project Officer (currently on leave, returning January 2022)
Sian Lockwood Project Officer Phone: 519-904-0660 ext. 4112
Amy Matharu Assistant Research Coordinator Phone: (519) 904-0660 ext. 5009
Scott Mitchell Knowledge Broker Phone: (519) 904-0660 ext. 4110
Paul St. Pierre Accountant Phone: (519) 904-0660 ext. 4113
Michelle Stillman Senior Director of Operations Phone: (519) 904-0660 ext. 4102
Barb Sutcliffe Senior Manager of Sales and Marketing Phone: (519) 904-0660 ext. 4115
Alie Teetzel-Edmondstone Communications and Engagement Officer Phone: (519) 904-0660 ext. 4117
Audra Thompson-Haile Project Officer, Special Projects Phone: (519) 904-0660 ext. 5007
Kate Wilson Office Manager Phone: (519) 904-0660 ext. 4100
Neb Zachariah Project Manager, Supporting Inclusion through Intergenerational Partnerships Phone: (519) 904-0660 ext. 5006
Dana Zummach Evaluation Coordinator, Supporting Inclusion through Intergenerational Partnerships Phone: (519) 904-0660 ext. 5015