Peel Region, ON — Safe Centre of Peel is pleased to announce
its inaugural Board of Directors following its incorporation on August 7, 2026, marking
an important milestone in the organization’s commitment to supporting survivors,
families, and diverse communities, experiencing intimate partner violence.
The inaugural Board brings together leaders with extensive experience in community
leadership, law, equity, governance, and community safety. The Board members are:
Sumeeta Kohli, Chair — Sumeeta Kohli is an accomplished community leader,
entrepreneur, and business executive with a strong track record of impact across
the public, private, and non-profit sectors. With over two decades of experience
in community leadership, board governance, and organizational development,
Sumeeta has led initiatives that advance equity, civic engagement, and
sustainable growth.
Angela Carter, Vice Chair — Angela Carter has spent more than four decades
listening deeply and intentionally to the voices of communities too often unheard.
She sits at a myriad of decision-making tables: health system planning bodies,
governance boards, research collaborations and policy committees, challenging
systems to remove barriers that hinder the progress of equity denied groups.
Jennifer Gold, LL.B., KC, Secretary/Treasurer — Jennifer Gold is the Principal
Lawyer of Gold Family Law and an elected Bencher of the Law Society of
Ontario. She has practiced family law since being called to the bar in 2002. A
recognized leader in the legal profession, Jennifer served as president of the
Women’s Law Association of Ontario and is a former Director of the Board of
Legal Aid Ontario.
Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich, Director — Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich began his
policing career in 2000, achieving the rank of Superintendent with Halton
Regional Police Service. In 2021, he was instrumental in the establishment of a
ground-breaking partnership with the Safe Centre of Peel to create an Intimate
Partner Violence unit to meet the needs of Peel’s diverse community.
“The establishment of our inaugural Board of Directors marks an important milestone in
building a strong foundation for the Safe Centre. We are bringing together diverse
perspectives, expertise, and a shared commitment to creating a more integrated and
compassionate response to intimate partner violence. I’m honoured to serve alongside
such dedicated leaders as we help advance a vision where survivors and families can
access the support they need, with dignity and care.”
— Sumeeta Kohli, Chair, Safe Centre of Peel
About The Safe Centre of Peel
Safe Centre of Peel is an established family justice centre affiliated with Alliance for
HOPE International. For 15 years, the Safe Centre has provided services in Brampton,
expanding its reach with the opening of a Mississauga location in 2025.
As a collaborative of 32 partner agencies spanning multiple sectors, the Safe Centre
brings together expertise and services through an integrated and coordinated approach
to responding to intimate partner violence. The Safe Centre supports individuals and
families through responsive and accessible services to create a more connected and
supportive community of care.
The organization looks forward to building on this foundation of leadership and
collaboration to help foster a safer, more supportive community.
