Our Team

Surkhab Peerzada – Director, SOHT

Naomi Abegunde – Manager, Scarborough Family Physicians Network

Meet Naomi Abegunde she is a dynamic healthcare leader with over 13 years of experience in strategy development, project management, and stakeholder engagement. As the Manager at Scarborough Ontario Health Team (SOHT), she plays a pivotal role in advancing SOHT’s strategic priorities, overseeing primary care strategy and operations, and driving initiatives in health system integration. Naomi leads a range of projects focused on advancing health equity, enhancing primary care integration, and transforming health care delivery through collaboration and innovation.

With a Master’s degree in Health Informatics from the University of Toronto and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Naomi brings a blend of strategic insight and technical expertise. Her leadership in managing complex projects, building strong partnerships, and ensuring seamless implementation of initiatives highlights her commitment to healthcare transformation and improving patient outcomes.

In addition to her role at SOHT, Naomi serves as a board member at both a Community Health Centre and a Mental Health organization, contributing her knowledge to governance, quality improvement, and safety committees.

Kishwar Ali – Manager, Scarborough Ontario Health Team

Meet Kishwar Ali she is a task-driven Research/Administrative Coordinator with over 8 years experience in managing patient-centered clinic and research operations at University Health Network (UHN). She is equipped with exceptional ability to facilitate all aspects of internal and external communications, support the day-to-day administrative, financial and operational functions by working collaboratively with Physicians/Researchers, Staff and Patients. She has extensive research experience in the areas of mental health with a few publications to her name. She has also assisted with the coordination of various activities, meetings, conferences, and workshops. Kishwar has earned her bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from Brock University and a master’s degree in Public Health from McMaster University.

Chris Alappat – Digital Health Lead, SOHT

Meet Chris Alappat he is a Project Manager and an experienced Physiotherapist with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry for over 15 years. He is a results-oriented healthcare leader with a proven track record of success in implementing collaborative system solutions. He has worked across the continuum of care, from acute to rehab to home and community in various roles as a clinician, educator, supervisor, and project manager at academic teaching hospitals, private clinics, the WWLHIN, and the eHealth Centre of Excellence. Chris is passionate about working with healthcare partner organizations to create a digital strategy that will support our collective goal to optimize the delivery of integrated care for all Ontarians.

Sharunya Pushpaharan – Project Coordinator, SOHT

Meet Sharunya Pushpaharan, Project Coordinator at the Scarborough Ontario Health Team (SOHT). Sharunya holds a degree in Health Studies and has completed a postgraduate program in Health Service Management at Ryerson University. With experience in both the private and public healthcare sectors, she has developed a strong foundation in healthcare operations and services. Now, Sharunya is eager to transition into project management, where she aims to leverage her skills and knowledge to drive impactful initiatives in the healthcare field. She has strong passion for improving health outcomes and enhancing patient care.