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The Asthma Canada Team
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Jeffrey Beach

Jeffrey Beach

President & Chief Executive Officer

Jeff Beach is a passionate leader in the Canadian non-profit sector, with more than 25 years’ experience in management, community and fund development. He is driven to help others and thrives on developing and executing strategies to empower people to reach their full potential despite the health and social challenges they face. Prior to joining Asthma Canada, Jeff was the Executive Director for the Canadian Spondylitis Association (CSA), a charitable health organization dedicated to improving the lives of Canadians living with spondyloarthritis. His career began with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) and evolved to progressive leadership positions with Youth Assisting Youth, The Arthritis Society, the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON Canada), Willow Breast & Hereditary Cancer Support, and Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Jeff is a lifelong volunteer for faith and community-based causes, is Past Chair of the Board of Directors for Federated Health Charities, a member of the Advisory Council for A Life Worth Living, and is an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Toronto Chapter.
Jenna Reynolds

Jenna Reynolds

Director, Programs and Services

Jenna has been head of Programs at Asthma Canada since 2014, focusing on increasing engagement, expanding educational initiatives, and incorporating the patient and caregiver voice in program development and advocacy. She’s held previous roles in program management for international development charities, focusing on education and youth empowerment. Growing up in a family where everyone had asthma, she learned the importance of education and good asthma control early on and believes strongly in patient education and advocacy to support better health outcomes.

 

Zhen Liu

Zhen Liu

Director, Operations & Administration

Zhen has over 10 years of experience working in the non-profit sector. She has a strong belief in the positive impact that charities make on children, youth, families and community members across Canada. She joined Asthma Canada because she wanted to empower individuals affected by asthma and provide them with the opportunity to engage in meaningful programs and access resources to improve their overall health and well-being.

 

Megan Leigh

Megan Leigh

Director, Development

Megan Leigh joined Asthma Canada team in 2024 as Director of Development. With years of experience raising funds for other Canadian charities, she looks forward to launching new fundraising initiatives at Asthma Canada. Megan joined Asthma Canada with the goal of exceeding previous fundraising targets to support Asthma Canada’s vision of a future without Asthma.

 

Zoe Ullyett

Zoe Ullyett

Intern, Research and Communication

Zoe is in her final semester of the Master of Public Health program at Brock University. She is currently completing her placement at Asthma Canada as a research and communication intern. She is excited to be working with an amazing organization that allows her to apply her knowledge and education into making a positive impact for those living with asthma. Growing up with asthma, she wished she knew about the organization as it is a valuable resource that educates and provides engagement opportunities to the public to advocate about their needs.