Our Transitional Board

Camille Orridge

Chair

Camille Orridge is the former CEO of the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (TC LHIN), one of 14 health regions that was responsible for planning and managing local health care services. In this capacity, Camille was responsible for the overall budget of $4.2 billion with 170 providers including hospitals, long-term care homes, and community agencies. Camille was also accountable for shared services for all 14 LHINs. The collection of health equity data was a significant accomplishment and while there, Camille led initiatives to implement and advance health equity data in order to use the data to inform policy and programs. Camille retired from the TC LHIN in the fall of 2015.

Earlier in her career, Camille held various positions at the Home care Program for Metropolitan Toronto and in early 2007, went from there to the Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre as the CEO. A not-for-profit corporation funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, the Toronto Central CCAC had a budget of $190 million, a staff of 480 and served a population of close to 1.5 million residents in the city.

In both of those roles, Camille focused on developing equity data and continued her passion for an equity driven health system. This also included advancing this work outside of a paid role. Being a founding member of the Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention and cofounder to Pathways to Education are just two examples of Camille’s dedication in this area.

In retirement, Camille continues to be involved in social policy advocacy groups, including the Federal Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare, working with Ontario Health to develop the framework and data governance structure, and the Wellesley Institute. With many years’ experience as a creative leader, Camille continues to mentor and promote the abilities of the next generation of leaders in the health and community care sectors. Camille has received many accolades and awards for her passionate advocacy for equity for all and through that developing strong and inclusive communities. Most recently, Camille received a Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa, 2022 from the University of Toronto, for her leadership in the healthcare sector.

Angela Robertson

Vice-Chair

Angela Robertson is the executive director of Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre. Parkdale Queen West is a $30 million dollar budget community-based health service organization serving mid and west Toronto. Angela is dedicated to people and communities facing discrimination, poverty and marginalization and working to change those social conditions.

She is a founding member of Blockorama, which focuses on forging spaces for Black and other racialized LGBTQ+ people and allies in Toronto’s Pride, and has served on numerous community Boards, including Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention from 2006 – 20012, Houselink, Canadian Women’s and the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Angela has been recognized for her social justice work by the YWCA, Fred Victor Centre, Urban Alliance on Race Relations, NOW magazine and was honoured by York University in 2017 with an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree for her social justice work. Angela was a member of the former Toronto Black Women’s Collective, and a staff at Women’s Educational Press, Women’s College Hospital and Ontario Women’s Issues Ministry under the NDP government. Angela co-authored with Dr. Enakshi Dua the book, Scratching the surface: Canadian anti-racist, feminist thought, 1999.

In response to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on racialized and low-income populations, Angela initiated and co-chair a Black Health Equity Working Group of health sector experts, leaders, practitioners, and researchers concerned with improving the health and wellbeing of Black people. For her work she was recognized by the Alliance of Healthier Communities with the Denise Brooks Equity Champion Award and the Pillar of the Pandemic recognition award from the U of T’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

Roger Ramkissoon

Treasurer

Roger is a resident of Durham Region and seasoned finance and HR professional with considerable experience in the banking, health care, municipal and non-profit sectors. He has served in various leadership roles in Canada and abroad and adopts a “hands-on” approach to financial management. His experience in financial management, policy development, budgeting, corporate governance and human resource management blends well with the needs of Black CAP’s transitional board as the organization looks towards the future. Roger is involved with several other board committees and has significant experience working with diverse communities including seniors, children, newcomers and persons with food insecurity.

He has been recognized for his ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while seeing the big picture impact of financial decision making. He is also a 2022 recipient of her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Awards for Volunteer Service. Roger is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA Ontario), a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), and also holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University (Scotland), a Masters Degree in Law (LLM) from the University of East London, and a Bachelors of Commerce from Laurentian University (Sudbury, ON). In his spare time, he runs, listens to music and helps those in need.

Junior Harrison

Secretary

Junior Harrison is a Black HIV/AIDS activist, Feminist, and a founding member of Blackness Yes! Producers of the Blockorama stage at Pride Toronto. Previous Board Member in the early 90’s and lifelong volunteer of the Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black CAP). Junior has been an outspoken voice for Black gay PHA’s and an advocate for Black queer visibility in Toronto.

Chris Leonard

Board Member

Chris Leonard (she/her) is a long time Black CAP member, past staff ending work at the organization in 2020, and whose connection with the organization began as a volunteer in 1991. Over the years, her dedication to fostering positive change in the lives of HIV positive and queer, trans and gender diverse African, Caribbean and Black people remain steadfast and unequivocal.

Chris is a process facilitator and trainer committed to worker wellness, community building and social justice. Over the past 36 years, she has worked extensively with individuals impacted by violence, the overdose crisis, grief, loss and trauma. She also supports communities and organizations to resolve conflict situations using restorative dialogue and practices.

Robin Clarke

Board Member

Robin Clarke is an accomplished researcher, scholar-practitioner, educator, and specialist with extensive experience in organizational leadership, academic research, strategic planning, and governance. With a background in public relations, marketing, change leadership, and policy development, Robin has held leadership roles in Jamaica and Canada. His areas of expertise include developing career programs, leading recruitment initiatives, crafting policies, developing strategic plans, engaging stakeholders, and fostering inclusive environments.

Robin has a diverse background. He excelled in various leadership and management positions, including college dean, research assistant, public relations officer, marketing manager, marketing consultant, recruiter, and senior lecturer. In these capacities, he successfully managed large teams, budgets, and strategic initiatives.

As a current specialist with Ontario’s regulatory body overseeing accountants and accounting firms, Robin leads recruitment efforts while championing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). He collaborates with newcomer groups and integration agencies to support internationally educated professionals and equity-deserving individuals. Additionally, he is an active member of the company’s EDI Working Group, contributing to organizational strategies for inclusion.

Robin is pursuing his doctoral degree at Western University. His dissertation is focused on addressing anti-Black racism in corporate Canada and promoting inclusive professional environments.

His academic contributions include two peer-reviewed publications on Jamaican culture, resulting from his decade-long tenure as a lecturer and researcher at the University of the West Indies, Mona.