Our team

With over 15 years of experience delivering award-winning dementia care, our team knows memory care. We are here to help all people live well with memory concerns.

Linda Lee, MD, CCFP(COE), FCFP, MClSc
Founder & President

Dr. Linda Lee is a Care of the Elderly family physician in Ontario, Canada. She is the Schlegel Research Chair in Primary Care for Elders, Schlegel Research Institute for Aging, and Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University. She is the founder and Executive Director of MINT Memory Clinic, a non-profit organization helping to establish memory clinics in primary care nationally. In recognition for her leadership in improving care for older adults with dementia, she has been awarded the 2014 Ontario Minister’s Medal Honouring Excellence in Health Quality and Safety, the 2015 Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Institute of Aging Betty Havens Award for Knowledge Translation in Aging, the 2019 Canadian Medical Association Joule Innovation Access to Care Award, and the 2020 Change Foundation Future Innovator Award. Her research interests focus on improving health care for older adults living with dementia.

  • Sana has demonstrated experience advising public and private sector stakeholders on electricity policy, with a strategic focus on energy economics, industrial power supply and pricing, and international trade. She earned her Master of Public Policy and Administration degree at Toronto Metropolitan University (2015) following two undergraduate degrees in Life Sciences (2012) and Political Science (2014) from McMaster University. She has also completed training to become an End-of-Life Doula through Douglas College (2022). Prior to joining Plum Tree Memory Care, Sana worked as an Energy Advisor at the Ontario Ministry of Energy in the Electricity Supply Policy Division.

  • Dr. Champigny obtained his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Waterloo in 2020 and completed an ambulatory care residency at the University of Waterloo/Centre for Family Medicine Family Health Team. Since then, he has been practicing as a primary care pharmacist, focusing on dementia care. He has been involved with MINT Memory Clinics since 2019 and has helped train pharmacists in new clinics across Canada. He has a special interest in medication optimization in older adults along with the use of technology to improve medication adherence.

    In his spare time, Joey loves to travel and enjoys playing hockey, golf, and skiing.

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  • Brenda received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in 1990 and worked as a pharmacist for over 30 years. At Plum Tree Memory Care, she applies her organizational skills to help create a seamless experience for all.

    Outside of the office, Brenda’s interests include reading, crocheting, and amateur reupholstering—and she has a 2000+ day streak on Duolingo!

  • Lissa received an Honors BA from Western University in 1990, and in 1992 she completed her studies in Occupational Therapy at McMaster University. She works as an Adjunct Clinical Professor at McMaster, and has trained and educated MINT Memory Clinic teams across Canada. For the last 20 years, Lissa has focused on homecare and MINT Memory Clinic work. She has dedicated herself to supporting people in achieving their safest, most independent, and fulfilled lives in their home environments.

    Lissa is a proud mother of two sons. She enjoys playing bass clarinet and spending time with her water-loving lab retriever.

  • Jenn is an expert in visual communication as applied to health. She did her Master of Public Health at the University of British Columbia, during which she created visual materials for the BC Centre for Disease Control. To learn more about how to create effective visuals, she took courses at Emily Carr University of Art + Design and did a second Master’s degree in Biomedical Communications at the University of Toronto. Prior to joining Plum Tree Memory Care, she worked as a biomedical communications designer at a service design consultancy.

    In her spare time, you can find her drawing, playing video games, or snuggling with her cats, Miso and Oatmeal.

  • Michael has a diverse background working in the not-for-profit sector around operations, finance, and healthcare management. Michael obtained his Master’s of Planning from Toronto Metropolitan University (2015) and Bachelor of Science in Biology from McMaster University (2023), and has has over a decade of experience working in the not-for-profit sector. Michael brings a pragmatic, purpose-driven perspective to his role as Vice President of Operations and Finance, to ensure the highest quality of care and operational excellence are maintained.

  • Jen graduated from Conestoga College’s Practical Nursing program in 2008. She worked as a Personal Support Worker at the Village of Winston Park, then transitioned to a lead nurse role there. Jen was instrumental in the opening of the dementia neighbourhood at University Gates LTC in 2015, as well as the MINT Regional Memory Clinic in 2012. Jen has helped organize and train MINT Memory Clinic teams across Canada. She has a special interest in changing the culture of aging, especially for those living with memory concerns, and aims to empower individuals with the knowledge of how to live well with dementia.

    In her spare time, Jen enjoys playing board games, watching horror movies, crocheting, and spending time outdoors.

  • Aristana, a versatile multimedia creator, turns imagination into reality with a Global Business and Digital Arts degree from the University of Waterloo (2023). By blending creativity with digital and technical expertise, she brings a diverse skill set to Plum Tree Memory Care. Aristana specializes in producing and editing informational videos, as well as helping the Communications department design graphics, and create print media. Her collaborative spirit shines as she works closely with the Plum Tree team to ensure a vibrant success in each creative project. Driven by lifelong curiosity, Aristana is always willing to take on a challenge and learn new skills in their field.

    Beyond the digital realm, Aristana enjoys cooking, scrapbooking, and spending time with her dog Tazo.

  • Madeline has a strong personal and professional passion for older adult care which she attributes to her close connection with her maternal grandparents, while her keen fascination with the human brain began in grade school. Such passion and interest inspired her pursuit to help build a bright future for memory care in Canada. She earned her Bachelor of Public Health with a minor in Gerontology from the University of Waterloo, and continually seeks new learning opportunities. When Madeline is not at the front desk, or organizing the MINT Memory Clinic training program, you can find her training aerial hoop/trapeze or perfecting her beekeeping skills!