Senior Clinicians

Our team of autism professionals possesses extensive experience and specialized knowledge that enables them to provide effective assistance to individuals on the autism spectrum, facilitating their growth and success.
Jenilee Williams, MPEd., R.B.A. (Ont.), BCBA
Director
Clinical Services, ABA
Eileen Jeevakumar, M.ADS., R.B.A (Ont.), BCBA
Director
Clinical Services, ABA
Andrea Chouha, M.ADS., R.B.A. (Ont.), BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
ABA Services
Ahila Devaraj, MPEd., R.B.A. (Ont.), BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
ABA Services
Marisa Leuzzi, MSc, MPEd., R.B.A. (Ont.), BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
Urgent Response Service
Methuna Naganathan, OT Reg. (Ont.)
Occupational Therapist
Shobitha Jeyachandran
Shobitha Jeyachandran, MPed Candidate
Supervising Therapist
ABA Services

Senior Leadership

Our leadership is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment within our community and advancing our mission with determination and purpose.
Geetha Moorthy
Founder and CEO
Kingston Yogendran
Vice President, Community Impact
Neshanth Shanmugalingam
Vice President, Operations
Programs & Services
Dr. Shivajan Sivapalan
Senior Director, Early Childhood Development & Special Projects
Andrea McCormack, MPEd., R.B.A. (Ont.), BCBA
Senior Director, ABA & Ontario Autism Programs
Vithangi Ramachandran, S-LP (C), MHSc., Reg. CASLPO
Senior Director, Speech-Language & Adult Services
Jamie Laframboise, OT Reg. (Ont.)
Senior Director, Occupational Therapy, Arts, Wellness, Education & Advocacy

Board of Directors

Our Centre's Board of Directors play a pivotal role in steering the strategic direction of our organization. Leveraging their diverse expertise and passionate leadership, they ensure that our operations are aligned with our mission, values, and long-term objectives while also upholding transparency and accountability to all stakeholders.

I joined the SAAAC team to contribute my expertise in child and adolescent psychiatry, especially in supporting marginalized communities with neurodevelopmental disorders and complex needs.

My goal is to leverage the learnings from the Fintech space to guide SAAAC into the digital age of connecting families, volunteers and sponsors through a delightful experience.

I have joined SAAAC to support the vision of building a more inclusive community, where autistic individuals are celebrated for their strengths and unique perspectives.

I’ve joined the SAAAC team to be able to support the ways that they improve the lives of autistic people and their families.

As a member of the Board I want to make sure more families, like my own, are able to benefit from this amazing organization.

I am committed to the safety and well-being of the community through seeking multi-sectoral collaborative partnerships to reduce risk in the community

I want to provide my expertise to help SAAAC develop a strong, reliable operational infrastructure, so the great professionals at the Centre can fulfill their mission.

I want to help the Centre develop its research capacity, so we can create more evidence-based approaches to helping underserved communities access critical autism services.

Dr. Biruntha Sritharan
Dr. Biruntha Sritharan

Director

I am Dr. Biruntha Sritharan, a Child and Adolescent psychiatrist at the Hospital for Sick Children and Ontario Shores. With a background in Developmental Psychology and Medicine, I’m passionate about equitable healthcare, curriculum development, and enhancing Child and Adolescent Psychiatry programs.

Ajantha Ganeshalingam

GAM Innovation Lab

I was the Co-Founder and CEO of a start-up Fin-Tech called Wiser Investments which was acquired by RBC in 2017. Now I head an innovation lab for RBC Global Asset Management focused on most of the same Wiser goals with the benefit of having access to millions of customers to learn, test and iterate our products.

Thanuja Karunamoorthy

I am a technology executive and Vice President at the Bank of Montreal, leading the development of software applications used in BMO branches.  With a degree in Electric Engineering and the Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School, I specialize in driving growth with long-term strategies, innovation, and efficiency in financial services.

Dr. Jonathan Weiss
Dr. Jonathan Weiss

Director

I am a Professor at York University in the Department of Psychology, and a Clinical Psychologist. Most of my work involves doing research to understand and promote mental health in autistic people and people with intellectual disabilities. I am interested in ways of helping individuals, families, and broader systems of support.

Erasiah Kobikrishna

Director

My first role at the SAAAC Autism Centre is that of a parent. I am proud to be the father of an energetic, kind-hearted young man. As a parent representative on the board, I look to articulate the needs of caregivers and work hard to support programming that increases access for more families to receive support.

Nishan Duraiappah

Director

I began my career with Halton Police in December 1995 serving in a variety of assignments throughout my career including front line policing, specialized investigations and Diversity and Community relations. I was promoted to Deputy Chief of Halton Police in 2015 leading front line policing, community mobilization as well as innovation and technology. In October 2019, I was appointed to Chief of Peel Regional. I arrived with a mandate for change and the strategic goal of becoming the most progressive police service in Canada. I am proud to champion a re-emphasis on front line policing; to modernize traditional community policing; and to seek multi-sectoral collaborative partnerships to reduce risk in the community. I am proud to be part of this esteemed board, and look to provide my knowledge and experience to creating a community that is open, respectful, and accessible to individuals of all abilities.

Tony Balasingham

Director

Currently, I am the President of Lastman’s Bad Boy Furniture. I am a designated CMA with over 30 years of experience in finance management with a specialization in the furniture and appliance industry. As a SAAAC board member, I oversee outreach efforts in the community with a special focus on developing relationships with fundraising capacity.

Dr. Chris Pasarikovski

Director

I am a neurological surgery resident at the University of Toronto. I earned my medical degree from the University of Western Ontario before moving to Toronto for residency. I am enrolled in the Surgeon-Scientist Training Program and have been the recipient of multiple awards including: American Association of Neurological Surgeons Robert J. Dempsey resident award, Brain Aneurysm Foundation Ellie Helton Chair of Research, and the Canadian Institute of Heath Research Fellowship.