CNO is excited to introduce the newly elected members of Council’s Executive Committee.
This group of individuals brings a wealth of experience and dedication to their roles. The Executive Committee's purpose is to provide strategic leadership and oversight to Council and facilitate the efficient and effective functioning of Council and committees.
Rodolfo D. Lastimosa Jr., RPN and RN (Chair)
Rodolfo D. Lastimosa Jr. is an internationally educated health care professional from Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. He holds multiple degrees and certifications, including being registered as a physiotherapist, nurse and midwife in his home country. In Canada, he is a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) and a Registered Nurse (RN) working as Associate Director of Care RN at Sienna Senior Living. His leadership and community-building efforts have been recognized through awards such as the RNAO Nursing Now Ontario Award, York University School Spirit Award and the Joan Lesmond IEN of the Year Award.
Jerry Ding, NP (Vice-Chair)
Jerry Ding is a Nurse Practitioner (NP) with expertise in primary care across all age groups, including prenatal to geriatric populations. Since becoming a nurse in 2017, Jerry has worked in various locum tenens roles, supporting family physicians while providing comprehensive patient care. He joined Council in 2024 as the regional representative for Southwestern Ontario. Jerry is passionate about education and actively contributes as a university and hospital instructor.
Michael Hogard, RPN (Vice-Chair)
Michael Hogard is an RPN with more than 22 years of experience in various settings, including acute care, long-term care and corrections. Michael served on Council from 2009 to 2018, returning in 2021. During his previous term, he was chair of the Discipline Committee for four years. Michael holds certificates in Adjudication for Administrative Agencies, Boards, and Tribunals, and in Privacy and Information Management in Healthcare from Osgoode Professional Development.
Diane Thompson (Public Member)
Diane Thompson is an Organizational Development and Change Management specialist and a Certified Coach. With over 25 years of experience in the private and public sectors, she has helped employers and clients design and manage organizational structures to implement change. She has significant experience working with organizations in regulatory environments, serving as president of the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario and the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Diane has also served as a board member and co-lead of Public Policy/Systemic Change with the Ontario Healthy Workplace Coalition.
Maria Seculski (Public Member)
Maria Seculski is a retired educator with extensive leadership experience at the school, board and district levels. She is a member of the College of Teachers of Ontario and continues to work part-time in education. Maria is actively engaged in her community, serving on the executive committee for District 5 Retired Teachers of Ontario, the local Terry Fox Committee and the Catholic Women’s League of Canada. During her time on Council, Maria has served on the Executive, Finance & Risk, Nominating, Inquiries, Complaints and Reports, and Quality Assurance committees.