Board of Directors

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Board of Directors

Guiding our work.
Supporting our mission.

Meet the board members and advisors who contribute their time, knowledge, and experience to Epilepsy South Central Ontario.

2025–2026 Board Term

Board leadership

President & Treasurer

Christopher Still

Secretary

Valerie Rother

Past President

Jim Cheesman

Our directors

Director

Cynthia Milburn

Director

Dr. Eduard Bercovici

Director

Jodi Baxter

Director

Suzanne Trusdale

Specialist Knowledge

Our advisors

Recognizing the medical professionals who contribute their expertise in an advisory capacity.

Medical Advisors

Neurology & Epileptology

Dr. Michelle Shapiro

MD, FRCPC

Hamilton General Hospital

Dr. Eduard Bercovici

MSc, MD, FRCP(C)

Southern Ontario Epilepsy Clinic

Medical Advisor

Paediatric Neurology

Dr. Conrad Yim

MD, PhD, FRCPC

Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga

Our Work Over the Years

Explore our annual reports

Read about ESCO’s activities through our annual report collection.

Meet Our Staff

The team behind our programs

Get to know the people supporting our services, communications, and community connections.