Board of Directors

Darryl Bazylak is a Deputy Chief of Programs and Services for the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan with oversight of a variety of portfolios including Early Learning and Childcare, K-12 and Post Secondary Education, Language, Identity and Elders, Economic Development, Youth, Sports, and Child and Family Services. He is born and raised in Saskatoon where he lives with his wife Tracy and daughter Alora.  Darryl is a proud Métis Nation-Saskatchewan citizen with roots in Duck Lake, SK, Fish Creek, SK, and the Red River Settlement in Manitoba.

In the past, Darryl served as Director of Education for Prairie Spirit School Division and Superintendent of Education for Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division with experience across several portfolios including First Nations and Métis Education, Learning, Facilities, Human Resources, and Technology. He has served on several volunteer community and education Boards and is currently active on the Saskatchewan Research Network (SRNET) Board.

Roxanne is a Chartered Professional Accountant, CA (Non-practicing).  She had practiced in Canada, where she was a partner with Coopers & Lybrand, prior to moving to Chicago where she practiced with PricewaterhouseCoopers.  While in public practice she worked with clients in public, private, and not-for-profit sectors spanning various industries, including healthcare organizations in both Saskatchewan and the US.  After returning to Saskatoon in 2005 she worked as a consultant to organizations in the mining and fertilizer industries.  Her work was focused on complex accounting issues, corporate reporting and risk management.

Her most recent volunteer activities include as a member of St. Ann’s Senior Citizens’ Village Local Council and a founding member of 100 Women Who Care (Saskatoon).

With a Masters in Theological Studies (MTS) and the Basic Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), Virginia finished her work career as a Hospital Chaplain, after working in social work and family counseling. She trained Parish Pastoral Care Volunteers for the Diocese of Calgary, was involved with palliative care and grief and bereavement volunteers and offered recovery programming to staff/volunteers in her healthcare facility following the AB 2013 Flood.

She has had a long career as a freelance journalist, writing for secular press and faith-based publications, and spent a brief stint as a Radio News Reporter/Broadcaster.

She is a former member of St. Peter’s Hospital Board and the Sheep River Health Trust Board, Okotoks, AB. Trained as a facilitator for the Board Development Program with AB Culture and Tourism, she has been an administrative coordinator with an environmental NGO and held various positions in the non-profit sector, including Chair of the Alberta Pastoral Care Association, an Associate Member of the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care, and member of the Calgary Catholic Medical Association. She is active in Pro-Life and has been involved with the Saskatchewan Pro-Life Association.

Wayne’s career in healthcare administration includes VP Finance and VP Financial Management for the former Five Hills Health Region, Director of Finance in Saskatchewan and Alberta, and most recently Executive Transition Lead with Saskatchewan Health Authority.  Wayne volunteers with numerous organizations in Moose Jaw and Regina including St. Joseph’s Church – Moose Jaw, Knight of Columbus, and is currently Chair Providence Place for Holistic Health Local Council.

Mary Donlevy-Konkin, K.C., is a lawyer with McKercher LLP.  Mary’s practice focuses on government relations and estate administration.

Mary is grateful to have been raised in a family that encouraged her and her five siblings to serve their community, use their gifts, and help organizations meet the unmet needs of the most vulnerable.

Mary is an active member of the Saskatoon community; she is on the Emmanuel Health board, a past board member of Protein Industries Canada, the United Way, and Emmanuel Care, and a former director of St Paul’s Hospital and Crossroad’s International.

Terrie was born into a devout and loving Catholic family that encountered many challenges; Terrie’s father died before Terrie was 3 and her mother died when Terrie was 13. Terrie’s parents, maternal grandparents, paternal uncles and step-parents all had a very significant role in her development and provided a stable environment. Terrie’s upbringing helped her to develop the skill of viewing situations from a variety of perspectives. This upbringing also helped to develop an understanding of the beauty in diversity.

Terrie’s family had a deep social conscience and would routinely provide support to those in need.  This environment set the stage for Terrie’s career as a psychologist and special education consultant/coordinator. Terrie has worked in both the health and education sectors and has been on several boards and committees. Terrie’s most recent involvement was co-chairing a committee to help two Syrian refugee families become part of the Regina community. This was an incredibly important endeavour and Terrie’s life was enriched by this involvement.

In the last few years, along with the Santa Maria Local Council and Executive Director, Terrie has been involved with looking at additional ways to support seniors in the city of Regina.

Ed is a retired Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with 35 years of experience in healthcare.  He started working at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon as the Budget Officer and continued providing financial and budget information for all levels of management as the system transitioned from individual facilities to Health Districts and Health Regions and finally to the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

Ed took the 3-year Catholic Healthcare Leadership Course that was sponsored by the Catholic Health Association of Saskatchewan (CHAS).  He was on the Board of CHAS for several years and held many positions, including Board Chair.

Ed and his wife, Darcy Davis, currently reside at Emma Lake, Saskatchewan. He looks forward to working with the Emmanuel Health Board to ensure that faith-based healthcare continues to thrive in Saskatchewan.

Ms. Melchionna is currently the President and CEO of the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT), a learning and development organization offering professional certification in supply chain logistics. Prior to her role at CITT, Ms. Melchionna worked for several national banks and financial institutions and started her career as a lawyer. Ms. Melchionna has a Juris Doctorate Law Degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and a specialized Master of Business Administration in Financial Services from Dalhousie University. She completed the ICD-Rotman Directors Education Program and was awarded the ICD.D designation in 2015. Ms. Melchionna also obtained her Global ESG designation and Climate designation from Competent Boards and recently completed Harvard University’s Corporate Sustainability graduate certificate program. Ms. Melchionna is a member in good standing of the Ontario Bar Association. She holds several board positions, including as a director for the Royal Canadian Mint, Solus Trust Company, GFD Canada, and Emmanual Health, and is a former board member of SGI Canada.

Dr. George Pylypchuk is a retired nephrologist  who was a graduate of University of Saskatchewan Medical School and trained in Saskatoon, Michigan, and Toronto.  He has been a member of St Paul’s Medical Staff since 1976.  He has held numerous administrative positions, including Chief of Medicine at St. Paul’s Hospital, Unified Head of Medicine Saskatoon Health Region and University of Saskatchewan, Chief of Staff Saskatoon Health Region, and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.

He has numerous medical publications including a focus on prevention of diabetic renal disease in First Nations populations and has been invited as speaker both nationally and internationally.

Current hobbies include golf, cycling, guitar, and spending time with some of his 10 grandchildren.

Brian Senchuk works at and is an owner of McComb Auto Supply in Estevan and Carnduff.   He has served on many community and business boards, including Estevan United Way, St. Joseph’s Hospital Estevan Local Council, New Estevan Reginal Nursing Home Board, Co- Chair of the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games, Estevan Minor Football, and Modern Sales Co-op.  Brian is a believer in supporting community and working to better the lives of all.

Colette farms near Macklin with her husband Rob. She has seven grown children and four grandchildren. She is the Past Chair of the Board of Directors of St. Joseph’s Integrated Health Centre and was on the fundraising committee during its development. She is the Past President of the Saskatchewan Pro-Life Association and has spent most of her adult life volunteering on local, provincial, and national pro-life boards. She currently serves as the Saskatchewan representative for the Conservative Party of Canada’s National Council. She loves spending time, with family, gardening, and in the faith community.

Upon completing the Registered Nursing program, Janice moved to Ponteix to work at the Ponteix Hospital.  As Janice’s husband passed away when their son was young, Janice remained in Ponteix to raise their son in a small and caring community.  Janice continued nursing in various aspects of nursing working at Foyer St. Joseph Nursing Home, Home Care, and at the Health Centre.  Janice retired after 41 years of nursing.

Janice continues to be involved in many committees in Ponteix including the Foyer St. Joseph Nursing Home, Ponteix and District Primary Health Care Board, and the Ponteix Legion. Previously, Janice also sat on the Town Council and was Chairperson for the Notre Dame Church Council.

Del and his wife Charlene raise angus cattle near Lake Alma Saskatchewan. Del worked for PFRA for several years before stepping into the family farm. Their farm was a century farm in 2012. They started an oilfield trucking business that they operated until the passing of Del’s father when they went ranching full time. Del has served on several local boards and has been the Div. 5 councilor in the RM of Lake Alma for the past seven years. Del enjoys mountain snowmobiling and travelling in the winter months.