Our Leadership Team

As CEO, Doramy Ehling leads the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) in its vision to create an inclusive world where people with disabilities are living to their full potential.  Doramy held successive management positions within RHF, culminating with that of Chief Operating Officer of the Foundation, a role she held for 11 years prior to her appointment as CEO in 2018.

Before joining the Rick Hansen Foundation, Doramy held several positions within the Government of Canada at Canadian Heritage, which included portfolios within Sport Canada.

Doramy is a member of the Advisory Board, Diversity Institute, Ryerson University and a member of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s Advisory Committee of the Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council. Doramy is a member of the Disability in Work Canada Steering Committee that determines the themes and agenda for the annual pan-Canadian annual conference that brings together business, government and disability community stakeholders to discuss employment and disability in Canada. She is also a member of the SSHRC (Quality in Canada's Built Environment: Roadmaps to Equity, Social Justice and Sustainability) Advisory Board and its steering committee.

France Gagnon is RHF’s Chief Financial Officer and the VP of Operations. She provides financial leadership and oversees regulatory and risk management for the Foundation. Her role encompasses oversight of human resources, finance, operations, and information technology. France is also the Privacy Officer for the Foundation, responsible for leading privacy practices and ensuring the responsible stewardship of sensitive information. She works closely with executive leadership, the Board of Directors, partners, and community stakeholders to support RHF’s growing national reach and impact.

France holds a Bachelor of Administration degree from SFU and has over 20 years of experience working in the not-for-profit sector. She has a proven track record of guiding organizations through critical transitions, strengthening governance frameworks, and developing high‑performing cultures rooted in integrity and collaboration. France holds the designation of CPA, CMA.

Before joining the Foundation, France held senior financial positions at various not-for-profit organizations such as Raincity Housing and Support Society, Burnaby Family Life, Variety the Children’s Charity and New Vista Housing Society. Born in Quebec and fluent in French, France is driven by her passion for making a difference and developing best practices in financial and governance practices.

Mike is a seasoned senior fundraising executive with over 29 years of diversified experience in the not-for-profit sector, and expertise in significant private sector revenue generation.

Mike is the Vice President of Resource Development at the Rick Hansen Foundation. As a key member of the Foundation’s Senior Executive Team, Mike is responsible for all aspects of the Foundation’s Resource Development department. Mike’s portfolio also includes all individual and corporate major gifts, through both sponsorships and donations, along with overseeing all community giving, legacy giving, business development and special events in support of the Rick Hansen Foundation and its respective programs and initiatives.

Mike received his Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia with a concentration in Physical Education. Prior to joining the Rick Hansen Foundation, Mike was the President and CEO of his own private security firm which employed over 300 staff and specialized in event security, personal protection and private investigation.
Mike lives in Richmond, BC and has two beautiful sons.

Amanda Basi is Senior Director, Programs at the Rick Hansen Foundation. She leads programming on accessibility in the built environment, working to ensure that people with disabilities can fully participate in the places where they live, work, learn, and play. With significant experience in both strategic and operational leadership, Amanda has developed and led programs that remove barriers and drive meaningful change. Both the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) and Accessibility In Motion programs are under her purview.

Before RHF, Amanda built a strong global perspective in the corporate world in London and Singapore, specializing in global industry events in Europe, Asia and Africa for the oil and gas, and infrastructure industries. She facilitated strategic partnerships, fostered collaboration driving innovation, and connected complex ecosystems through her leadership. Amanda has a law degree from the University of British Columbia and a business degree from Simon Fraser University.

Blending her expertise in accessibility, industry engagement, and program development, Amanda is committed to creating a world where everyone can go everywhere.

Laura is responsible for increasing awareness of the importance of disability inclusion and accessibility and encouraging the removal of barriers through financial support and participation in RHF initiatives. Through her leadership of the RHF School Program and the Marketing and Communications team, she directs the strategy, execution and optimization of initiatives that inspire and engage youth and communities in the movement towards a world for everyone, everywhere. Having earned her Certified Fundraising Executive designation in 2021, Laura brings a donor centric lens to her work.

Kevin Ng is the Director of Technical and Program Content for the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) program, where he oversees the development and evolution of RHFAC rating system, training and continuing education for the Accessibility Professional Network (APN). He plays a key leadership role in shaping and updating the RHFAC program, contributing to its continuous improvement and national impact. 

As a subject matter expert, Kevin represents the Foundation across research partnerships and standard development committees focused on advancing accessibility and inclusion in the built environment. Prior to joining the Rick Hansen Foundation, he spent over a decade working as an accessibility consultant in Canada and internationally, developing accessibility design standards, conducting audits, and completing accessible design reviews for projects across healthcare, education, public, recreation, and residential sectors. 

Kevin grew up in Mauritius, a small island in the middle of the Indian Ocean, before moving to Toronto, where he currently resides. When he’s not working, Kevin can be found in the kitchen baking delicious treats for his family and friends.

Katherine is leading the launch of a new pilot called the Accessible Outdoors Program. This program will work with other local non-profits to remove barriers to accessibility in the outdoors for people with disabilities. In addition to this Katherine works closely with Rick Hansen to develop his leadership initiatives as Founder of the Foundation. Previous to this she has spent the last 20 years developing integrated marketing and communications strategies to drive results in both profit and non-profit environments. After graduating from SFU, Katherine immersed herself in the sports apparel industry which offered her tremendous opportunity to help build powerful global brands in addition to working on numerous international fundraising partnerships. Katherine has held senior roles at The Canadian Cancer Society as well as The Terry Fox Foundation.

Sandra is a seasoned fundraising executive with over 20 years of leadership experience across the corporate, public, and non-profit sectors. As Director of Resource Development at the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF), she leads the strategic vision and daily operations of the Resource Development team to ensure that philanthropic initiatives deliver robust revenue growth and a meaningful ROI to support the Foundation's mission of a world without barriers.

At the forefront of her current priorities is the oversight of the national #EveryoneEverywhere campaign, a $20M initiative dedicated to advancing accessibility for Canadians of all abilities.  Sandra also leads the expansion of RHF’s community and planned giving programs, building sustainable long-term support for the Foundation.

Based in Toronto, Sandra balances her professional drive with a passion for the outdoors and the culinary arts. She can often be found scouting new hiking trails or crafting memorable meals for her family and friends.

As an internationally experienced architect who speaks five languages and has an ocular disability, Roman brings a wealth of lived experience to his role. He is responsible for providing a range of advisory services designed to support multi-site and large-scale public and private organizations on their journey towards increased accessibility and inclusion, in the built environment and beyond.

Roman is faculty at OCAD University and has taught courses in architectural design, theory, and accessibility, including the RHFAC Professional Designation. He currently sits on Waterfront Toronto’s Accessibility Advisory Committee.

Passionate about client success and meaningful business relationships, Roman speaks five languages, and has worked in customer success and advisory in industries such as banking, international relations, and hospitality. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Design degree from OCAD University. 

Outside of work, Roman can be found playing tennis, painting, or riding his bike along Toronto’s waterfront, where he resides.

orn with a degenerative deafblind condition, Matthew is recognized for his innovative approach to accessibility practice and his contributions to legislation, policy and solutions as tools to creating economic and social value.

Life with a disability, he says, is not about overcoming adversity but finding ways to live ingeniously. As Head, Accessibility Practice Matthew brings this philosophy to help governments, global brands, partners and RHF teams deliver strategies, spaces, products, and services that respond to their people and drive results that matter.

Before joining Rick Hansen Foundation, Matthew founded two consulting practices serving clients across North America, and has previously held leadership roles in Canada’s charitable sector.

Matthew writes and speaks about disability and serves on various committees and boards, including Vice Chair of Accessibility Standards Canada, Chair of the Accessibility Standards Advisory Council for the province of Ontario, and Vice Chair of Canadian Blind Hockey, the fastest growing parasport in Canada.