The success of the 2025 Federated Health Charities Campaign is no accident—it’s the result of passion, dedication, and teamwork from a powerhouse core team.
Sarah Wood, Executive Director, leads with vision and heart. With a background in health-focused nonprofits, Sarah has championed a culture of collaboration, community, and connection across the Ontario Public Service (OPS). Under her leadership, the campaign raised a record-breaking $1.75 million, with 100% of donations going directly to 21 health charities. Sarah also spearheaded governance reforms to embed equity and representation and continues to inspire OPS staff to build a healthier Ontario.
Tatyana Parfenyuk, Manager of Finance & Administration, is the campaign’s financial backbone. Her meticulous oversight ensures every dollar is tracked and distributed with integrity. Tatyana brings deep institutional knowledge and a personal commitment to health equity. She’s featured in campaign videos, reminding us that health challenges affect everyone—“the girl next door, your friend”—and that our collective giving truly matters.
Jana Osbourne, Campaign Lead, infuses the campaign with creativity and heart. Living with Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis, she brings lived experience to her role, making the campaign deeply personal. Jana leads events, merchandise, and co-leads the silent auction with Wanda. Her energy and empathy make fundraising fun, inclusive, and impactful.
Wanda Minnings, Communications Lead, transformed the campaign’s outreach and communications strategy to spotlight OPS staff stories, created the campaign’s powerful theme—Individual Giving, Collective Impact—and co-led the silent auction with Jana. Featured in the “Our Story” video, Wanda reminds us that behind every donation is a story of compassion and community.
Cristhian Arévalo, Webmaster and Social Media Lead, is the campaign’s digital magician. From designing the website to managing social media, Cristhian ensures the campaign looks sharp and reaches audiences across Ontario. His behind-the-scenes work makes the team shine on every platform.
Together, this team exemplifies the spirit of giving and the strength of collaboration.
