Board Members

Pauline Patulli, CSP, CHSP, is an award winning Key Account Director with IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) and highly respected professional in the hospitality industry for over 25 years. She is a founding member, President of the Jason Fund and Chairperson of its Board of Directors. Pauline is actively involved in all of the organization’s activities and initiatives. Her experience in accompanying her son, Jason, through the roller coaster journey of young adult cancer opened her eyes to the needs of young patients and the lack of age-appropriate support/resources. She is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young adults with cancer.

Robin Lamonde, lawyer and young entrepreneur, is one of the founding members of the Jason Fund. Having served on the organizing committee of the annual golf tournament since the beginning, he is now the chairman of the committee since its 6th edition in 2011. Very honored to have been named Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees Jason in 2011, Robin is always looking for new ways to help young adults with cancer.

Teresa Toteda is a Medical Assistant in the field of gynaecology for the past thirty years. She has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Jason Fund since its creation in 2006 and currently acts as Secretary-Treasurer. By selflessly donating countless hours of her time, Teresa is committed to offering a helping hand to young adults with cancer in their journey. A tireless volunteer, she is a driving force behind the success of the Fund’s annual golf tournament and other fundraising initiatives.

Since the Jason Fund was created in 2006, Johanne Cadieux, a Retail Buyer with over 25 years of experience, has always been very involved as a volunteer in various fund-raising campaigns. When it comes to fund-raising, Johanne never hesitated to give her heart and soul the cause. In 2007, she decided to give even more by joining the Board of Directors of the Jason Fund. Acting as the Board liaison with the Virage Committee, Johanne manages requests for support from patients and thereby plays an important role in helping young adults with cancer.

Philippe Farley holds a Bachelor of Laws from the Université du Québec à Montréal. He is currently enrolled in the Master of Laws program at UQAM where he is studying penal law, criminality in the construction industry and economic criminality. Philippe joined the Jason Fund’s Board of Directors in 2011.

A Certified Translator with vast experience acquired as a Marketing and Communications Manager with an international human capital consulting firm, Patricia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Specialized English/French Translation from Concordia University. She has always generously given back to the community namely through her translation and writing skills. In 2006, a well-crafted letter helped convince a Montreal high school to choose the Jason Fund as its cause for its annual Walkathon, raising over $75,000 in a single day. She was previously a school Governing Board member for ten years, including Chairperson for two mandates.

Kevin Bianchini is an associate in the Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Montréal office since being called to the Bar in 2011. He advises clients on tax planning and implementing the corporate and commercial aspects of such planning. He also advises various charitable and non-profit organizations on tax matters. Kevin is actively involved in various Pro-Bono files within Borden Ladner Gervais LLP and also takes part in the Borden Ladner Gervais’ Read for Kids campaign. Kevin joined the Jason Fund in 2014.

Katherine is a lawyer practicing in commercial litigation/liability since her admission to the Bar of Quebec in 2007. She graduated from the Faculty of Law of the University of Montreal and also holds a certificate in common law from the Faculty of Law of the University of British Columbia. Katherine has been a member of the Jason Fund since 2010.

Tom Rossi serves as President of Trimel Pharmaceuticals Corporation. He has over 23 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in Canada and abroad. Previously, Tom held a variety of leadership positions within Novartis. Most recently, he was Chief Executive Officer and Country President for Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada and served as a member of the Rx&D Board of Directors. Prior to returning to Canada, Tom was CEO and Country President for Novartis Pharmaceuticals Belgium and a member of the Novartis Pharma European Executive Committee. He joined Novartis from Merck Canada and began his healthcare career with Johnson & Johnson. Tom holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and Immunology from McGill University. In addition, he received a Masters of Business Administration from Concordia University in Montreal focused on Pharmaceutical Marketing.
Tom Rossi was instrumental in the creation of the Fonds Jason in order to commemorate Jason Gomes, his godson. Tom has been involved with the organization since its inception.

Dr. Denis Soulières, Hematologist and Oncologist at the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), pursued his studies in pediatric and adult hematology and medical oncology in Canada and Switzerland. He is highly involved in clinical research and heads the Laboratory of Molecular Biology of the CHUM’s Hematology Department.
Denis is also socially involved in various foundations and takes a public stand on the health system. He has been a Director of the Jason Fund since its founding.