Executive Search Consultants
Penny Mirams
Partner(647)-395-0176
Penny has 20 years of experience working in executive search, 16 of which have been with a large global firm, where she focussed on recruiting executives in the health care sector. For the last 8 years, Penny has led the National Healthcare Practice and has conducted leadership searches in most provinces, giving her a unique lens on the various systems across the country. Penny has led some 400 recruitments for a range of health care providers, including hospitals, government, health agencies and membership organizations.
Penny has a passion for the healthcare sector. She is inspired every day by the people and organizations she serves and by the opportunities she has had to match leaders with organizations where they will drive change and impact lives. This work has been a privilege.
Clients comment on Penny’s insight, her ability to assess talent, to go deeper than the resume and evaluate a candidate’s fit and motives and predict elements of success and risk. Penny has been praised for her ability to map out a strategy for a search that will not only achieve the right result, but also give a client the confidence that a thorough, rigorous process has been conducted and the right decision reached.
Hayley Becker
Partner(647)-267-8170
Hayley has almost 20 years of experience in executive search, the majority of which she has dedicated to partnering with healthcare clients to recruit their top talent. As a former Partner in a global executive search firm with a blended background of supporting both public and private sector clients, Hayley has developed an extensive network of healthcare leaders from across the country.
She brings expertise from strategy development and research, to candidate attraction and assessment through to client engagement and support. Hayley invests in her clients, building strong relationships and partnerships to truly understand their needs.
Hayley is a professional, with the experience and skill to deliver great outcomes for her clients. More than that, she is recognized for her genuine and engaging style. She is authentic and truly enjoys the human contact that her business affords. Hayley is able to put people at ease and have candid discussions about their careers and their relative fit for a given leadership role. Clients and candidates have described Hayley as a valued coach and someone they can rely on for advice.
Hayley holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the Smith School of Business at Queen's University and completed the Rotman-ICD NFP Governance Essentials course. Hayley currently serves as Board Chair for Williamson Road Childcare Centre, a licensed fee-based before-and after-school program serving students in Kindergarten to Grade 6.
Our Executive Search Team
Sarah Adams
Principal and Lead, Healthcare PhilanthropySarah has 15 years of experience in executive search, focusing primarily on the health care, not-for-profit, and academic sectors, recruiting senior level executives and board directors. Sarah has gained valuable experience in both a global executive search firm, as well as Toronto and Vancouver-based boutique firms. In addition to her successful track record in executive search, Sarah has experience in career transition/management and governance advisory services. This diverse experience has enhanced her ability to have meaningful discussions with senior executives about their own careers and fit with her client’s roles. During her career, she has carved out a niche in development and advancement search work and has built an international network of fundraisers across sectors. She has extensive experience working with hospital foundations, community health organizations and healthcare charities across Canada.
Sarah has chosen to dedicate her career to making a meaningful impact to organizations that contribute to a better society. She cares deeply about partnering with clients and candidates to provide genuine, honest advice, guidance and feedback through transition. Sarah truly enjoys coaching and supporting candidates throughout the process and values the long-term relationships she has built throughout her career.
Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Arts in Public Administration from Brock University. Sarah currently serves on the Board of Directors at ACT.
Natalie Woods
PrincipalNatalie has over 14 years of experience in executive search, supporting teams in both global and boutique firms across a variety of for-profit and non-profit industries. As a Principal at Mirams Becker, Natalie leads our clients through the search process from start to finish, ensuring that they feel well supported with a rigorous and transparent process. Clients benefit from Natalie’s market and sector intelligence and her ability to quickly and truly understand the needs of her clients. Natalie has a track record of building strong partnerships with both clients and candidates. Earlier in her career, she supported a variety of search teams in both global and boutique firms.
Along with her friendly and positive outlook, Natalie brings an inquisitive mind, curiosity, professional manner, and her solution orientation to the Mirams Becker team. Natalie's personal values and ethics align well with healthcare. She cares deeply about creating a positive impact for her client’s leadership teams and, in turn, the sector.
Natalie attended Ryerson University and Seneca College. Natalie is a AIRS Certified Diversity Recruiter (CDR).
Noelle Smith
Manager, Search OperationsNoelle brings over 20 years of experience to Mirams Becker, including 8 years as a Project Coordinator in both boutique and global executive search firms. Prior roles in office management, customer service and administrative accounting have provided Noelle with a well-rounded and versatile skill set, which serves her well when assisting clients and candidates throughout every aspect of the search process.
Noelle brings a sense of “calm under pressure” to her role and strives to provide that same peace of mind and confidence to clients and candidates alike.
Noelle is thrilled to be a part of the Mirams Becker team, finding the dedicated focus on recruitment within the healthcare sector to be both fulfilling and important work; by assisting and working with those who ultimately create a lasting and positive impact on our society.
Elaine Black
Manager, Search OperationsElaine brings many years of retail, business and non-profit administrative experience to the team at Mirams Becker. She has recently returned from the west coast where she worked for a Vancouver based executive search firm working in private, public and not-for-profit sectors such as healthcare, post secondary, and government. During her time there, she worked with multiple partners on executive level recruitments, and provided support for firm-wide special events and projects. Prior to that she spent time in various administrative roles in retail and business operations streamlining processes and providing support to leadership.
As a Manager, Search Operations, Elaine will support the Partners and Principals of Mirams Becker, and will collaborate with both clients and candidates throughout the search process.
Elaine is excited to return to the healthcare sector, where she started her career as a Developmental Service Worker and Educational Assistant at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.
Carissa Gravelle
Advisor, Diversity Equity and Inclusionno text
Carissa Gravelle (she/her) is a registered social service worker in the area of community development. Carissa describes herself as a social justice and change advocate. She is passionate about anti-racism, diversity, inclusion, young people, under-represented populations, mental health and wellness. She has worked in the non-profit sector for over a decade spearheading EDIA initiatives, training and programs.
Carissa’s educational background is in social service work. She completed her Diploma from Sheridan College and holds a Bachelors in Equity, Diversity and Human Rights from Laurentian University. She champions initiatives advancing health equity for marginalized populations and believes in the importance of educating through story-telling and intentional meaningful dialogue to change perceptions and inspire social change. Carissa currently works at Heart & Stroke Foundation advancing health equity and partnerships.
Tom Magyarody
Advisor, Leadership Assessmentno text
Tom Magyarody, P. Eng, MBA, ICD.D CEC has over 25 years in executive leadership in the health care sector, with a combined 17 years as CEO of the Ontario Medical Association and Ontario Dental Association. He is ICD.D certified, with 28 years as an active Board Director on for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, including: Blue Pier Pension Administration Inc., Canadian Medical Foundation, OntarioMD, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences and University of Toronto Schools.
In addition to supporting Mirams Becker with executive assessments and executive coaching, Tom is CEO of TSM Executive Coaching and Consulting. His objective is to help C-Suite and Directors in the health care industry become transformational leaders, and help up-and-coming young leaders exceed their dreams while positively impacting society.
Tom is Hogan Personality Assessment Certified, a Certified Executive Coach (Royal Roads University) and a member of the International Coaching Federation.
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Mirams Becker is a Retained Executive Search Firm dedicated to the Healthcare Sector. With a customized approach to search, we connect our clients to top talent that will support them into the future!
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