Leadership.

Meet the people behind the vision of the Centre – the individuals dedicated to health systems transformation in the Southern Interior.

Executive Team

Dr. Deanne (Dee) Taylor

Executive Director

Dr. Deanne Taylor leads the Jim Pattison Centre for Health Systems Learning + Innovation, where she brings together health care partners, community, and industry to drive practical, people-centered innovation. With deep experience in health systems research, including a PhD in Community Health Science, Dee is known for her collaborative approach and commitment to improving care through learning and action. She also serves in vital roles with the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc), the Canadian Health Leadership Network, and UBC Okanagan.

Board of Directors

Raghwa Gopal

Board Chair

Richard Takai

Vice Board Chair

Jennifer Cudlipp

Board Director

Sheldon Gardiner

Board Director

Sylvia Lee

Board Director

Candice Loring

Board Director

Les O'Reilly

Board Director

Scot Speiser

Board Director

Barb Jackson

Designated Director

Brent Kruschel

Designated Director

Sylvia Weir

Designated Director

Allison Young

Designated Director

Leadership Team

Betty Brown

Innovation Liaison: Government & Community

Holly Buhler

Director of Data and Evaluation

Dr. Lauren Currie

Director of Data and Evaluation

Dr. Devin Harris

Executive Medical Advisor

Dr. Alexandra Kent

Director of Innovation & Knowledge Mobilization

Vanessa Mitchell

Consultant

Rosalyn Walls

Executive & Operations Administrator

Dr. Monique Walsh

Facilitator Brain Health & Parkinsons 

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