Dr. Moridi has a long history with the Institute. Before embarking on his political career in 2007, he served as the Institute’s Vice-President and Chief Scientist. In his 17 year tenure with the Institute, among many notable accomplishments, Dr. Moridi was instrumental in licensing the Institute’s National Laboratories in Saskatoon with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to provide Personal Alpha Dosimetry service to uranium miners. He left the Institute to represent the riding of Richmond Hill at the Ontario Legislature for 11 years. He also served as Minister of Research, Innovation and Science and Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities in Premier Wynne’s cabinet. Dr. Moridi is a Senior Fellow at the Massey College, University of Toronto and serves on several Boards. Dr. Moridi earned a BSc and MSc in Physics at Tehran University and MTech and PhD degrees at Brunel University London.

John Barrett PhD, Ambassador (ret’d), is President, Portolan Global Inc., a consulting firm specializing in Government & Stakeholder Relations in the nuclear energy sector. His areas of expertise include diplomacy & international governance relating to nuclear technology; policy advice on the role of nuclear energy and SMRs in decarbonization strategies; and sustainability/ESG profiles for nuclear sector companies.Dr. Barrett is the former President & CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Association, representing nuclear industry companies across Canada. Before joining CNA, he served as Canada’s Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency and chaired the IAEA Board of Governors. He was Canada’s Ambassador to Austria and Slovakia, as well as Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization and the United Nations in Vienna.

Helen Burstyn has enjoyed a 40-year career in government, business, academia, broadcasting and community service. Helen spent much of her professional career in government, serving as the Chair of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Deputy Secretary of the Premier’s Council and Senior Advisor to the Premier. She is the Co-founder of Burstyn Inc., a communications and events management firm, Managing Director of Crescent Investment Partners, and a co-founder and board member of LEAP: The Pecaut Centre for Social Impact. She currently serves as the Chair of Evergreen, a national non-profit enterprise that supports sustainable cities and urban innovation, and Chair of The Koffler Centre of the Arts.

As Vice-President of Operations & Safety Centre of Excellence for Energy Safety Canada, Paula provides strategic leadership to the development of safety programs, training and initiatives to reduce injury and illness in the Canadian oil & gas industry. Prior to joining Energy Safety Canada in 2007, Paula gained valuable experience in the in the areas of human resources and environmental health & safety working in the oil and gas, construction and utilities sectors.

Christopher Clement is the Scientific Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP). He became Scientific Secretary in 2008, the ninth to hold this position since ICRP (originally named the International X-Ray and Radium Protection Committee) was established in 1928. He oversees the daily business of ICRP, represents the organisation in many international fora, and has presented well over 300 invited lectures on radiological protection in more than 40 countries.

Sophie is a strategic leader with over 40 years of experience in the fields of occupational health and safety, employment rights, policy and labour relations. She served as Ontario’s Deputy Minister of Labour overseeing the workplace environment in both the private and public sectors, ensuring adherence to labour standards. Prior to becoming Deputy Minister, Sophie was the Assistant Deputy Minister of Operations, where she led and had overall responsibility for one of the largest field operations with a staff compliment of over 1100, including 2 labs, field inspections and highly complex, high-profile investigations.

Dr. Fathi is currently the EHS Manager at Toronto Metropolitan University. She holds a BSc and MSc in Applied Chemistry from IUT and SBU, and a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Toronto. With extensive experience in both public and private sectors, Dr. Fathi has advanced Canadian innovation and economic development through strategic partnerships. She also spearheads organization-wide initiatives in health and safety, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial regulations.

Ron is currently the President and CEO of the Catholic Health Association of Ontario. Ron has achieved a Hons. B.Sc. in Kinesiology, a M.B.A. in Health Services Management and his Fellowship within both the Canadian College of Health Leaders and the American College of Healthcare Executives. He is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) with the Canadian Association of Management Consultants, a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA-CMA), a certified member of the Institute of Corporate Directors and was previously a certified long-term care administrator with the Ontario Long Term Care Association.

John Perquin is a long-time labour advocate and retired Assistant to the International Secretary-Treasurer of the United Steelworkers, where he championed occupational health and safety, workers’ compensation reform, and international labour standards. He has represented Canadian workers at the International Labour Organization and participated in key provincial health and safety reviews, including the Ontario Mining Health, Safety and Prevention Review. A member of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada’s Board of Directors since 1987, John brings invaluable insight from the labour movement to the Institute’s mission of protecting workers through science and prevention.

Michael Rinker has worked in Canada’s nuclear sector for more than 25 years.  His current role is Vice-President, Regulatory Affairs, Environment and Sustainability with Bruce Power; a position he has held since 2022 within which he is accountable for managing the company’s regulatory performance and reputation, and to manage the approval interface with provincial and federal regulatory agencies.  Previously, Michael spent almost 20 years working for Canada’s nuclear regulator – the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission – as a Director General for the Directorate of Assessment and Analysis, and the Directorate of Environmental and radiation Protection and Assessment.

Dave has worked in the electrical power industry in Canada for the past 50 years. He commenced his work in the Electrical Power Industry as a Generating Plant Operator in the sixties for Ontario Hydro and progressed through the Operator classifications.

An integral part of the Institute’s management team for over ten years, Ms Mozayani took on the leadership of the Institute in March 2020. Before joining the Institute, Ms Mozayani managed multi-disciplinary regional teams supporting European Commission Development Projects and held an appointment with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. She brings years of experience in project management, strong business management skills and a passion for building high performance teams where every member can thrive while achieving organizational goals. Ms Mozayani holds an MBA degree from the University of Leicester School of Business.

Mr. Bjorndal brings over 20 years experience in radiation safety and occupational health and safety in industry, academia and research. Before joining the Institute, he held positions as Director, Workplace Safety and Environmental Protection with the University of Saskatchewan, and Manager Safety and Radiation with AREVA Resources.

Mr. Sylvester is an accomplished accountant and finance executive with over 45 years of senior management experience, including engagements as CFO for both not-for-profit and for-profit organizations. In addition to leading the financial operations of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, Mr, Sylvester is spearheading the organization’s administrative and operational transformation. Mr. Sylvester joined the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada in July 2008.

Lynn MacDonald is the Manager of Training and Liaison Scientist at the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada. She comes to the Institute with an extensive teaching background. She has a B.Sc.(Hon) in Physics and a B.Ed. from the University of Prince Edward Island. She has had successful teaching careers in the public school system in Prince Edward Island and Ontario, with over 15 years of experience as a high school teacher including positions as department head and vice principal. In 2009, she returned to graduate school at the University of Toronto to obtain her MSc in physics and complete additional graduate-level work. Her scientific training included work in condensed matter physics, non-linear pattern formation, and biophysics. At RSIC, she coordinates and teaches courses in radiation safety, maintains the eLearning site, and hosts the Institute’s free webinars on a variety of radiation safety topics, amongst other things. She is dedicated to supporting the Institute’s mission of promoting radiation safety through accessible, evidence-based education and outreach.

Ryan Aitken is a Junior Engineer at the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada. He assists in the process of reviewing x-ray shielding to ensure worker and public safety.

Kim Bailey serves as the Office Manager at Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, bringing a wealth of experience from her diverse background in office administration, human resources, and project coordination. With a proven track record of optimizing office operations and enhancing organizational efficiency, Kim excels in managing administrative tasks, coordinating team activities, and implementing effective office procedures.

Her dedication to fostering a positive and productive work environment, combined with her exceptional organizational skills, makes her an invaluable asset to the team. Kim’s commitment to excellence and her proactive approach ensure the smooth functioning of the Institute’s day-to-day operations.

Laura Boksman, Senior Scientist at the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, has over 25 years of experience in the nuclear industry in radiation protection as a Health Physicist. She has worked as a Health Physicist at Cameco Corporation and Atomic Energy of Canada. Her senior-level Health Physics position included being the Radiation Protection Program Manager for the Port Hope Area Initiative project and the Chief Scientist for the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada. Laura also works as an independent Health Physics consultant on a contractual basis.

Matthew Caldwell joined the Institute’s team in 2017. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from McMaster University. Matthew Caldwell holds a Professional Engineer designation with Professional Engineers Ontario. Matthew is responsible for X-ray installation plan reviews for industrial and medical purposes. He is highly professional, detail-oriented, very knowledgeable, and a trusted member of the review team.

Before working on X-ray plan reviews with the Institute, Matthew Caldwell had supported the delivery of ALARAWARE Inc services.

Athena Wang is a Radiation Scientist at the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada. She is a Radon Measurement Professional certified by the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP). She is also the resident surveyor, responsible for conducting radiation surveys, contamination surveys, and EMF surveys. She assists in training and education and consulting services as well as responding to public inquiries about radiation safety through the Institute’s free information service.Ms. Wang’s background is in science and education. Her undergraduate studies focused on math and physics with an emphasis on quantum mechanics. Her master’s degree in physics focused on classical electromagnetism, applying lasers and dielectric stacks to act as a detector through Raman scattering. She also has a Master’s of Teaching and worked in both the public and private education system as a classroom teacher, with an emphasis on science, math, and French education. She speaks English, French, Mandarin Chinese, and a constructed language called Toki Pona.

Mr. Bang performs a variety of lab related activities in our National Laboratory in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Mrs. Goddard is the registrar for the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada’s training programs. Hilary is responsible for invoicing and Accounts Receivable duties at the National Laboratory.

Mr. Husain performs a variety of lab related activities at our National Laboratory in Saskatoon. He is involved in the PAD Dosimetry Service.

Ms. Lowe is a Radiation Scientist for the National Laboratories. With more than 20 years of experience with the Institute, Kaley s responsible for data analysis, quality assurance and related research for all services offered by the laboratory. provides vital scientific, technical, and quality assurance support for the services and activities of the National Laboratories.

Ms. Zbaraschuk joined the Institute in 2024. She provides vital scientific, technical, and quality assurance support for the services and activities of the National Laboratories.