Rebecca Law

Rebecca joined the PPNO Board in February 2020 and served as its President-Elect until November 2024 when she transitioned to the President role. She is currently the Manager of Patient Flow and the Nursing Resource Team at University Health Network, where she supports Patient Flow, Nursing best practices and patient care through data-driven decision-making frameworks. She has a strong passion for Professional Practice and Education and hopes to leverage technology to enhance and drive positive change in healthcare.

Anthony Danial

Anthony served as President of the PPNO Board between February 2020 – November 2024. He has a variety of different leadership experiences which include operations and professional practice with a perspective of many different interdisciplinary professionals. Anthony currently works at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital as a Clinical Operations Manager for the Neuromotor and Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy program. Anthony continues to keep up his practice as a pharmacist, with experiences at Providence Healthcare (Unity Health), Toronto Rehab Institute (UHN), and Northwest Telepharmacy.

Paulette Perras

Paulette joined the PPNO Board in November 2023 and holds the position of General Member. As the Director of Professional Practice at Hawkesbury & District General Hospital, she leads and supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of professional practice standards, policies, and programs. Paulette has over 12 years of experience in leadership roles, managing and improving professional practice, clinical operations, and quality of care in the hospital and health care industry. With a Master of Health Administration and a certification as a health executive from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, Paulette brings vast knowledge and experience to the PPNO board.

Rishita Peterson

Rishita joined the PPNO Board in November of 2024 and holds the position of General Member.

Janie Desroches

Janie joined the PPNO Board in November of 2025 and holds the position of General Member. As Vice President, Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive at Winchester District Memorial Hospital, she focuses on partnership, supporting nurses and interprofessional teams through evidence informed, front line solutions that improve care quality and safety. With over twelve years in health care leadership, along with her MHA, MBA, and Certified Health Executive designation from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, Janie is committed to advancing collaborative practice and patient centered care across Ontario.