Council Biographies

Heidi Ahonen was born in Finland and obtained her PhD at the University of Joensuu, and her psychotherapy training at the Psychotherapy Institute, Helsinki. In 2001, Heidi moved to Canada to work as Music Therapy Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University. Since 2003, she has also been the Director of Manfred and Penny Conrad Institute for Music Therapy Research. Heidi is a group analyst, accredited music therapist, and psychodynamic psychotherapist specializing in trauma treatments. Her most recent training was the Harvard University Global Trauma Recovery that specializes in refugee trauma, a topic she often presents in conferences and community events. From 2009-2015, Heidi served as a Professional Member at the Transitional Council, and since 2016 she continued serving on the Registration Committee/Panels, and Discipline committee. An active researcher, Heidi has authored eight books and 100+ articles. She is also clinical supervisor and has conducted vicarious trauma workshops all over the world.

Steven Boychyn was born and raised in Oshawa, he attended R.S. McLaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute where he obtained his Certified Bilingual Ontario Secondary School Diploma. In 1997 he completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering at the Royal Military College of Canada in the Reserve Entry Training Program. Post graduation he has spent 22 years in the Reserve Force with 32 Combat Engineer Regiment as well as positions in various private and public companies across many industries.

Steven started with Celestica Inc, an electronics manufacturer, as a quality engineer. He has held several positions at Celestica in supply chain management, including Global Manager Supply Chain Environmental Engineering and has worked with plant general management and operational staff in the Americas, Europe, Eastern Europe, and South East Asia. From 2010 – 2019 Steven lead teams in various industries including Heavy Construction, Military Recruiting, Contract Furniture Manufacturing, and National Distribution of Health and Wellness products where he held senior engineering, logistics and information technology roles focusing on strategic planning, risk management, and executive leadership. Steven most recently accepted the position of National Program Coordinator with Wounded Warriors Canada, a charity delivering programs to uniformed service personnel suffering from Operational Stress Injuries.

At 32 Combat Engineer Regiment, LCol Boychyn is currently the Commanding Officer and has held staff positions such as Adjutant, Operations Officer, Recruiting Officer; has commanded 47 Field Squadron and 2 Field Engineer Squadron and been the Deputy Commanding Officer of the Regiment. He has taken part in various Summer Manoeuvers, Exercises, has commanded the Domestic Response Troop, as well as participating in the northern response exercises such as Trillium Response. LCol Boychyn deployed on Operation KOBOLD from Nov 2013 to May 2014 with NATO’s Kosovo Force as the Deputy Chief of Staff for the Joint Logistic Support Group. While serving on the NATO tour he was awarded the Commander’s Commendation from Major General FARINA for his exceptional performance of duty. He has been awarded the NATO Non Article 5, Canadian Peace Service Medal, Queens Diamond Jubilee and Canadian Decoration.

Janet Cullen is a Registered Psychotherapist working with children and families since 2010. Janet completed her undergraduate degree in British Columbia and her Master’s in Counselling Psychology degree in Lynchburg, VA, USA. Janet returned to Canada in 2012 and has been working for not-for-profit mental health agencies ever since. Janet is currently the Director of Services for the Phoenix Centre in Renfrew County and part of a private practice collaborative with Pembroke Psychological Services.

Kayleen Edwards is a Registered Psychotherapist in private practice both online and in Hamilton, Ontario. She obtained her master’s degree from Wilfrid Laurier University, and has been practicing psychotherapy since 2014.

Kayleen provides psychotherapy to individuals, using a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches. She is passionate about continuing education and provides Clinical Supervision to both interns in counselling graduate programs, in addition to other psychotherapists and supervisors. She is a member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals and has served as a member of the CRPO’s Quality Assurance Committee since 2019.

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Jasun Fox, of Toronto, is an Executive Officer for the Osgoode Hall Law School at York University and an Adjunct Professor at Seneca Polytechnic. He is also a former Director of Strategy at York University and a former Director for the Ontario Ministry of Education.

Anabel holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. With a private practice, Anabel specializes in supporting neurodivergent, queer, immigrant, and minority clients — particularly those navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, and BPD. Anabel is fluent in English, Indonesian, and Korean, and brings a deeply intersectional and culturally responsive approach to her work.

Kali is a Registered Psychotherapist with 38 years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist, initially specializing in sexual abuse, women’s issues and eating disorders; working from somatic and feminist perspectives. Kali works with individuals, couples, and families, focusing on relational issues to help her clients discover balance-in-relationship. Her methods are at once challenging, direct, and supportive.

Kali has completed doctoral course work in feminist psychology and community organizing at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education in Toronto, a Masters degree in Somatic Psychology and Education at Antioch University, San Francisco, and a clinical internship at the Centre for Attitudinal Healing in Sausalito. Her undergraduate was in Philosophy. She facilitated groups for members living with chronic and terminal illness which demonstrated for her the impact of personal narrative in either feeding one’s development or starving it. This gave Kali the life affirming opportunity to witness the power of cherishing life when one surrenders and faces one’s fears.

Five years of Gestalt training has fed Kali’s creativity as a therapist and affirmed her strong belief in one’s ability to empower oneself in the face of obstacles and to manifest richness in life. Kali is a founding member of the Gestalt Institute of Toronto Alumni Association. In 2015, she was appointed as a non-council committee member of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC) of the CRPO, holding the role of ICRC Chair from June 2023 to October 1, 2025, when she became the President of CRPO for a tenure of 1 year. She has been an elected Council member since 2020 and has served on the Executive since 2022.

Kali has practiced Aikido, an integrated Japanese martial art, since 1990, and at 6th Dan is one of the highest ranked females in Canada. She also has taught at her own dojo, Regent Park Community Aikido as well as Aikido at Tendokai and Naka Ima, in Toronto. She is currently the Chief Instructor at Aikido San Miguel de Allende, in Mexico. The essence of Aikido is presence and connection which Kali aspires to in everything she does. For Kali, being present for others flows from her commitment to ongoing learning and development, both professionally and personally.

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Jason King holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Social Work from Toronto Metropolitan University. With over eight years of experience, he has worked in child and youth policy across various GTA organizations. Jason has earned 20+ awards for his contributions to community service and academic excellence. He is a co-author of three scholarly articles on child welfare and is committed to systems-level change. His focus includes strengthening communities and building a safer, more inclusive Ontario. Since 2017, he has served as a Community Police Liaison with Toronto Police Services, building bridges between Black youth and law enforcement. From 2013 to 2019, he led outreach as Community Partnership Lead for ANY Goodlife Youth Organization. During his studies, he served as Vice Chair and Communications Executive for the Social Work Students’ Union. Jason brings expertise, leadership, and a deep commitment to equity and justice.

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Kevin is a senior executive with over 20 years of leadership experience spanning the public and private sectors, including public-private partnerships. Kevin has a strong background in strategic communications, media and government relations, and system partner engagement, particularly in large, complex infrastructure projects. Kevin has led marketing and brand strategies, managed financial communications with investors and rating agencies, and represented organizations such as 407 ETR and the City of Toronto in high-level government briefings.

Radhika Sundar RP, RMFT-SQ is a Registered psychotherapist and Registered marriage and family therapist in private practice in Mississauga. She completed her clinical supervision training at Saint Paul University in Ottawa, recently, and offers clinical supervision in Mississauga.

Radhika graduated in psychology at Annamalai University in India, and has worked as a school psychologist, and later as an overseas student advisor in India and Malaysia. She completed her Couple and family therapy training at the Jewish General hospital in Montreal in 2015. Radhika has worked with immigrant and refugee families from south Asia and represented the community in the advisory committee for diversity at Batshaw youth and family services in Montreal. In addition to clinical work, Radhika runs meditation groups in Brampton. She writes articles about acculturation, biculturality and immigration.

Jeff Vincent completed his education at Wilfrid Laurier University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Following graduation, he entered a career in the Insurance Industry where he has been working for the last 10 years. While working in insurance, he earned his Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada and Canadian Risk Management designation from the Global Risk Management Institute.

Jeff currently resides in Guelph, ON while working for Northbridge Insurance out of Toronto as an Underwriting Manager. Jeff’s primary focus at Northbridge is underwriting insurance in the Health, Education & Social Services sector.

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