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

Les O'Reilly
Board Director

Sylvia Lee
Board Director

Candice Loring
Board Director

Sheldon Gardiner
Board Director

Scot Speiser
Board Director

Allison Young
Designated Director

Susan Brown
Designated Director

Sylvia Weir
Designated Director

Barb Jackson
Designated Director