Christina Sperling, National Director, Community Programs & After Stroke Christina joined March of Dimes Canada as the National Director, Community Programs & After Stroke in May 2020. Christina has a Bachelor of Kinesiology from McMaster University, a Diploma in Respiratory Therapy from the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences, and a Master of Science in Community Health, from the University of Toronto. As a registered healthcare professional, with 14 years of leadership experience across both the healthcare and non-profit sectors, Christina is passionate about contributing to and supporting healthy communities. Safe, client-centred, evidence informed programs and services have always been a priority for her throughout her career. Christina brings her clinical, professional practice and leadership expertise from her roles at St. Michael’s Hospital, The Hospital for Sick Children, and the Lung Health Foundation, as she drives the development of valuable and meaningful programming for those impacted by stroke, and others living with a disability.