Our Founder
Dr. S. Larry Goldenberg
CM, OBC, MD, FRCSC, FACS, FCAHS
Dr. S. Larry Goldenberg is the visionary Founder of CMHF and a celebrated champion of men’s wellness across the globe. He has served as a leading urologic surgeon and clinical scientist, a Professor in the Department of Urologic Sciences at the University of British Columbia and the Founding Director of the Vancouver Prostate Centre. His groundbreaking contributions to prostate cancer research and healthcare delivery have earned him prestigious inductions into both the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia.
Driven by the alarming reality that men often ignore early warning signs and lack male-tailored health resources, Dr. Goldenberg established CMHF to shift existing narratives and stop preventable health issues. Today, he remains actively involved in guiding the foundation’s holistic mission while continuing his vital work in medical research, patient education and healthcare innovation.
Executive
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Kenton Boston
President & CEO
Kenton Boston serves as the President & CEO of CMHF, bringing a wealth of strategic leadership and passion to the team. He built a 20-year long career as an executive in Canadian media where he managed major national news assets and directed award-winning coverage of pivotal events. Beyond that, Kenton is a dedicated philanthropist who has served as a board chair and volunteer fundraiser, notably helping raise millions of dollars to improve family lives through Variety, the Children’s Charity of BC.
His dedication to supporting men’s wellness across Canada was found during his own personal health journey which gave him an appreciation for the life-saving power of self-advocacy and accessible information. Now he leverages his skills to challenge traditional mentalities, positively change healthcare outcomes and encourage Canadian men nationwide to care for their own health.
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Nicky Dhaliwal
Chief Operating Officer
Nicky Dhaliwal is the Chief Operating Officer at CMHF. She brings 15 years of senior leadership experience in strategy, operations, and partnerships across health, nonprofit, and academic organizations. At CMHF, Nicky leads operations and strategy with a focus on scaling national programs and deepening partnerships that advance men’s and boys’ health across Canada.
Nicky believes that when men thrive, families and communities do too.
She is also a Board Director at the Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade.
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David Kuhl
VP Research and Knowledge Mobilization
David is a Professor in UBC’s Faculty of Medicine and a sought-after clinician, researcher, author and speaker on men’s health and well-being.
David previously led the palliative care unit at St. Paul’s Hospital and the Providence Health Centre for Practitioner Renewal and co-founded the Veterans Transition Program, now known as the Veterans Transition Network, and the BC First Responder Resiliency Program.
Our Team
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Laurie Bristow
Chief Financial Officer
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Andrea MacFarlane
Human Resources
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Stephanie Woods
Director, Marketing & Content
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Joe Momoh
Digital Advertising & Design Coordinator
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Taylor Bruce
Engagement Coordinator
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Aynsley Wong
Research and Operations Manager
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Rehmatullah Sheikh
Writer and Producer
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Trevor Botkin
Strategic Lead, Trades
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Victoria Carmichael
Program Manager
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Chris Neary
Growth and Innovation Advisor
BOARD MEMBERS
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Daniel Muzyka
Board Member
Daniel Muzyka is a board member for CMHF and an acclaimed leader in business, public policy and academic governance. Dr. Muzyka’s distinguished career includes serving as Professor and Dean at the UBC Sauder School of Business, the President and CEO of The Conference Board of Canada and Chair of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
Drawn to CMHF by his long standing commitment to strategic leadership and community well-being, he brings world-class expertise in institutional oversight and governance to the board. He continues to champion sustainable economic impact and evidence-based strategies that improve the lives of Canadians.
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Irfan Shariff
Board Member
Irfan Shariff is Chief Operating Officer at Hungerford Properties, a Vancouver – based private equity real estate firm. Irfan is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) in Canada and prior to joining Hungerford Properties, served as a Chief Financial Officer and Investment Banker. Irfan has built a stellar reputation for driving operational excellence, executing complex corporate investment transactions and fostering sustainable growth.
His interest in CMHF is rooted in a desire to utilize his strategic planning and commercial leadership to advance community wellness and scale the foundation’s national outreach. Today he provides vital governance and financial oversight to help ensure CMHF’s sustainable expansion and long-term societal impact.
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Wayne Hartrick
Board Member
Wayne Hartrick has an extensive background in private-sector communications, marketing, and corporate strategy. In 2010, he worked with Dr. Larry Goldenberg to bring his vision of a national men’s health movement to life, helping build the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation from the ground up.
Wayne served as President of CMHF for 10 years, leading the development of national initiatives, including the Don’t Change Much campaign.
Wayne’s commitment to the foundation is driven by his belief that meaningful improvements in men’s health begin with small, achievable lifestyle changes. As a board member, he continues to draw on his communications expertise, marketing experience, and deep knowledge of the organization to help advance CMHF’s mission and expand its impact across Canada.
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Chris Engst
Board Member
Chris Engst serves as a Director on the Board of the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation and is Vice President of Consumer Health at TELUS Health. With over 15 years of experience transforming digital health delivery across Canada, he has developed deep expertise in virtual care, home health monitoring, and aging-in-place solutions. His work addresses critical healthcare gaps: over 5 million Canadians lack access to a family physician, millions cannot access care during evenings and weekends, and many lack adequate homecare support and chronic disease management care.
Chris is responsible for several national digital health programs, including virtual care, personal medical alert devices, and remote patient monitoring. He brings expertise in digital health, digital technologies, consumer engagement, and operational innovation. Chris’s passion for social purpose and leveraging technology to improve access to care naturally drew him to CMHF’s mission. Chris holds an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business and a degree in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University.
