Occupation: Award-Winning Advocate for Neuroscience
Education:
Honorary LLD, Laurentian University (2020)
Honorary Degree for Contributions, Scholarships and Educational Excellence, Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning (2019)
Honorary LLD, Assumption University
PhD in Adult Education, University of Toronto
Master of Social Work in Clinical Specialization, Wilfrid Laurier University
Honorary Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, York University
Coursework, The Centre for Mind Body Medicine, Washington, D.C
Coursework, The Behavioral Medicine and Training Institute, Saybrook University
Coursework, Stress Management, Pain Management, Eating Disorders, Cardiac Care, The Benson Henry Mind Body Institute
Diplomas in Stress Management, Nutrition and Autism Awareness, Stonebridge Colleges, Cornwall, England
Food as Medicine Training, The Center for Mind Body Medicine, Washington, D.C.
Certifications:
Certified in Clinical and Applied Psychophysiology; Certified Health Coach, Health Coach Institute; Certified, Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine; Certified, Functional Nutrition Alliance
Career:
Professor of Psychology, University of Guelph-Humber
Adjunct Associate Professor and Fellow, Rension University College, University of Waterloo
Adjunct Associate Professor and Fellow, University of Waterloo
Career Related:
Department of Continuing Education, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University; Co-Sponsor, Annual Mental Health Conference, George Brown College; International Board Member, Weizmann Institute of Science; Sponsor, Dr. Dan Andreae Presidential Lecture, Laurentian University; Sponsor, Robotic Surgery Training Program, Michener Institute, The University Health Network in Toronto; Sponsor, Dr. Dan Andreae President’s Lecture, Michener Institute, The University Health Network in Toronto; Co-Sponsor, Nursing Fellowships, Munk Cardiac Center, Toronto General Hospital
Civic:
First Executive Director, Alzheimer Society of Toronto; Chair, Alzheimer Patrons Council; President, Ontario Association of Social Workers; Lead Donor, Da Vinci Robot, The Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Canada; Donor, Champion, Eating Disorder Center, Toronto Hospital; Donor, Stroke and Rehabilitation Center, Toronto Western Hospital; Donor, Scholarships to Worthy Students at the Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning; Contributor, Education Center, Saint Joseph’s Health Centre Toronto; Supporter, Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Achievements:
Leader of a successful 10-year campaign to secure statutory legislation recognizing social work as a profession; First ever executive director of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto; Neuroscience Lab was dedicated in his honor at Weizmann Institute of Science, in Rehovot, Israel.Visited Israel for dedication in November 2017, and now a member of the President Circle of the Weizmann
Awards:
Honoree, Man of the Year, Top 100 Registry (2019); Honoree, Man of the Year, IAOTP (2019); Recipient, Lifetime Achievement Award, Top 100 Registry (2019); Recipient, Lifetime Achievement Award, National Eating Disorder Information Centre (2017); Honoree, Neuroscience Laboratory Dedication, Weizmann Institute of Science (2017); Honoree, Canadian Social Worker of the Year (2016); Honoree, Professional of the Year, Covington Who?s Who Executive and Professional Registry (2015); Honoree, Tier of Excellence Lifetime Accomplishment, Oxford Who’s Who (2015); Honoree, Leading Man, Weizmann Institute of Science (2014); Recipient, Lyall Hallman Social Work Award (2008); Honoree, Alumnus of the Year, Wilfrid Laurier University (2001); Honoree, Ontario Social Worker of the Year (1999); Recipient, Award of Merit, Brain Injury Association of Canada; Recipient, Champion of Change Award, Chair of the International Body, Princess Yasmin Khan; Recipient, Outstanding Service Award for Leadership, Alzheimer Patron Council; Recipient, Ontario Medal of Citizenship, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario; Recipient, Inaugural June Callwood Outstanding Volunteer Award, Premier of the Province of Ontario; Recipient, Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Medal; Recipient, Canada 125 Medal; Recipient, Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award; Recipient, Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Waterloo; Honoree, Professor of the Year, Psychology Faculty, University of Guelph-Humber; Honoree, Professor of the Year, Community and Social Services Faculty, University of Guelph-Humber; Recipient, Faculty Mentoring Award; Honoree, Top Educator of Brain Education in Canada; Recipient, Pioneer Award, Alzheimer Patron Council; Honoree, International Recognition, Princess Yasmin Khan; Recipient, Lifetime Achievement Award, Ontario Association of Social Workers; Recipient, Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award; Honoree, Marquis Who’s Who Top Professional; Recipient, Marquis Who’s Who Humanitarian Award; Recipient, Trailblazer Award, Alzheimer Society of Toronto; Selected Member, Star Jones’ Star Treatment, Marquis Who’s Who; Recipient, Gold Medal Award, Assumption University; Recipient, Student Mentorship Award, University of Guelph-Humber; Honoree, Professor of the Decade, IOATP; Recipient, Impact Award, Lauretian University; Recipient, June Callwood Volunteer Award, Premiere of Ontario; Recipient, Founder’s Award, Psychology Foundation of Canada; Recipient, Lifetime Achievement Award, Canadian Abilities Foundation; Honoree, Humanitarian of the Year, IAOTP; Honoree, Intellectual of the Year, Top 100 Registry; Recipient, Global Visionary Award, Top 100 Registry; Honoree, Philanthropist of the Year, Top 100 Registry; Founding Fellow, McLean Hospital Coaching Institute, Harvard University
Memberships:
Member, President’s Circle, Weizmann Institute of Science (2017); Honorary Chair and Patron, Brain Injury Canada; Chair, Patrons Council, Alzheimer Society; Honorary Chair, Advisory Council, National Eating Disorder Center, Toronto General Hospital; Special Adviser, Weizmann Institute of Science, Canada; Health Adviser, Psychology Foundation of Canada; Member, The University Health Network in Toronto; Alzheimer’s Society; Former Executive Director and Past Chair, Patrons Counsel, Alzheimer Society of Toronto; Member, Partners for Discovery; Member, Legacy for Life; Member, Princess Margaret Hospital Tillich Society; Past Board Chairman, Canadian Abilities Foundation; Member, Harvard University Post Grad Association
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who in America – 2019, 72nd Edition (pub. 2019)
Who’s Who in America – 2018, 71st Edition (pub. 2018)
