Our People
Board of Directors (2026-2028)
Dr. Akber Mithani (MD, MCFP (COE))
President, Director of Coordination
Dr. Akber Mithani is currently Regional Medical Director for Fraser Health and Clinical Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, UBC. His expertise is in Long Term Care, and a robust experience with medical leadership. He received his medical doctor training at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada, moved west and has devoted his career to the care of the elderly through geriatric psychiatry and medicine, residential care, and acute specialized geriatric programs.
Dr. Syed Yasser Haider (MD, FRCSC, FRCS-Orth)
Vice President, Director of Communication and Public Relations
Dr. Syed Haider is a senior orthopaedic consultant surgeon at Markham-Stouffville Hospital in Toronto, Canada. He did his MD from King Edward Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan. After completing his orthopaedic residency training at Royal London and St Bart’s in London, UK, he completed his orthopaedic fellowship with Intercollegiate Board of Royal Colleges in UK before moving to Canada. He is a visiting professor at several international medical institutions including King Edward Medical University and St George’s University.
Br. Mohammed Amin Jagani (BPharm, RPh, MBA)
Secretary, Director of Constitution, Membership and Subsidiaries
Mohammed Amin Jagani is a clinical development and operations professional. His background allows for proficiency in many aspects. Most notably, global phase I-IV clinical trial planning and conduct, program management, strategic development, vendor collaboration and management, risk management, and leading the transition and implementation of infrastructure initiatives. He is currently an Oncology Researcher at PAREXEL.
Dr. Naveed Syed (PhD)
Director of Education, Research & Scientific Matters
Professor and Scientific Director of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. Served as a Department Head for Cell Biology and Anatomy for 10 years and was the Research Director for the Hotchkiss Brain Institute. In 2016, Dr. Syed was awarded the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence – the highest civilian award for research and innovation) from the Government of Pakistan.
Br. Hasnain Versi
Director of Finance
Dr. Mohamed Ali
Director of International Relations and Affairs
Sr. Muhadisa Ali
Director of Professional Guidance and Information
Sr. Shairoz Somji
Director of Paraprofessional Affairs
Dr. Abbas Hyderi
Director of Projects and Planning
Dr. Ather Bano (MBBS)
Director of Community Engagement
Dr. Ather Bano graduated from Fatima Jinnah Medical College in Lahore. She moved to Canada in 1993 and has since worked as an Anatomical Pathologist in various hospitals including: St. Joseph Health Center, Toronto, Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, and currently working at Scarborough Health Network (SHN) as a full-time permanent member of the Department of Pathology.