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- 1. Ms. Debbie Tarshis, LLB
- 2. Ms. Denise Carraretto, RTR, MRT(R)
- 3. Dr. Mu’taz Alnassar MBBS, staff Radiologist
- 4. Ms. Constance Krajewski, RTR, MRT (R)
- 5. Ms. Nazig Gabriel, MRT (R)
- 6. Ms. Valentina Al Hamouche, MRT(R), MSc.
Short Biographies
Ms. Debbie Tarshis: Debbie Tarshis is counsel at the law firm of WeirFoulds LLP. WeirFoulds is a medium-sized law firm in Ontario which has provided legal services to its clients for over 150 years. Debbie acts as general counsel to professional regulatory bodies, including providing ongoing advice to the Colleges’ Registrars, boards of directors and committees on all of their policies, procedures and programs to regulate the professions in the public interest. She provides advice to the Colleges on legislative initiatives that affect their statutory mandate and the practice of the professions, and assists in preparing submissions to government advisory bodies and legislative standing committees.
Ms. Denise Carraretto: Since 2009 Denise has held the position of Clinical Instructor at SickKids. In 1989 she received her Radiological Technology Diploma from The Toronto Institute of Medical Technology (currently The Michener Institute). She held the position of Team Leader in GI/GU X-ray and assisted in the implementation of both the Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS system. Denise was a key resource in supporting the process changes in the transition from film to digital. After having obtained her Clinical Educators Certificate, Denise enables students to successfully complete the Radiological Technology program by ensuring proper student orientation, scheduling, supervision and clinical training. Denise also assists in providing orientation and training to new staff. She organizes and supports continuing education opportunities to keep staff current. She is a member of the Inter-Professional Educators team at SickKids and currently co-chairs meetings.
Dr. Mu’taz Alnassar: Dr. Alnassar is a staff pediatric radiologist at the McMaster Children’s Hospital and Assistant professor at the department of Diagnostic Imaging, McMaster University, Hamilton. He obtained his degree in Diagnostic Imaging from Jordan, after which he completed four years of fellowship in general pediatric radiology and pediatric neuroimaging at the hospital for Sick Children and the University of Toronto. Dr. Alnassar was awarded the RSNA Roentgen Resident/ Fellow Research Award.
Ms. Constance Krajewski: Connie Krajewski is a technologist who has been at the Hospital for Sick Children for a number of years. She has held a variety of positions over this time and currently is a Senior Technologist and Clinical Instructor in Radiography. Connie has worked with the EOS System since it was first introduced at SickKids and is the resident and “go to” person.
Ms. Nazig Gabriel: Nazig is a sociable and approachable professional who has devoted herself to technology, medicine, and the wellbeing of people her entire life. A natural leader who strives for excellence by inspiring and motivating team members to achieve outstanding results with over five years of administrative, coordinator, and clinical experience. A Master of Health Informatics Candidate at the University of Toronto by day and a certified Radiological Technologist by night with both adult and pediatric experience at St Michael’s Hospital and Sick Kids, respectively. A patient focused professional with the ability to prioritize and organize effective work flow and patient care across clinical settings.
Ms. Valentina Al Hamouche: Valentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London, UK (2006) and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University, Cambridge, UK Applied Health Sciences Department, Division of Radiography (1996). She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London, UK (1991), and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program, Lebanon (1989). In 1994, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She is a registration committee member at the College of Radiological Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals, Inc.
