Board of Directors

Bryan is presently the Manager of Bennett Dunlop Ford, Auto Body Division, and the former proprietor of Sedley Auto Body. He is a Member of the Centre of the Arts Board, a Village Councillor, a Volunteer Fireman (former Fire Chief) and President of the Parks & Recreation Association. Bryan’s interests include politics, business and finance, organizational theory, downhill skiing, art and metal sculpture.

Elizabeth is a member of the senior leadership team at Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston. Her past experience also includes serving as a faculty member and education consultant with the Canadian Healthcare Association’s management programs and working as a Research Associate for a Queen’s University Family Medicine Development project in Bosnia-Herzegovina. She is a Certified Health Executive (through the Canadian College of Health Leaders) who holds a Health Services Management certificate from the Canadian Healthcare Association and a Master of Arts Degree from the University of Guelph. In 2008 she completed the Advanced Health Leadership Program through the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. A long-time volunteer with the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington United Way, Elizabeth is also incoming Chair of its Board of Directors.

Douglas Anderson (HBSc, FICB, MBA) presently holds the position of Corporate Services Officer and Associate Registrar at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. In addition, he is Past President and Director of the Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada (FMRAC) and President of the Medical Identification Number of Canada (MINC). He currently holds a number of directorships in health-related organizations such as, Chair, Women’s College Health Research, Past Treasurer, Humber River Regional Hospital, Past Chair and Life Director, Harold and Grace Baker Centre, Director, Kensington Foundation and Vice Chair, Director of New Leaf. He is also a member of the Appeals Panel, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario.

Bill is the Managing Partner of the Management Committee of Ottenheimer Baker with diverse practice areas including banking law, commercial law as well as extensive real estate and general commercial interests. He received a Bachelor of Science and Masters of Business Administration degrees from Memorial University of Newfoundland & Labrador and a Law degree from Dalhousie University. For the past 25 years, he has represented a broad scope of clients in real estate development, banking, accounting, medical distribution, and numerous charitable organizations. In addition to being a Trustee of Eastern Health and a member of the Finance Committee of Eastern Health, Bill is a Director of Newfoundland Titles Inc., an agent of First Canadian Title Insurance Company.

Until November 30, 2011, Janet was President and CEO of Trillium Health Centre. She is a nurse and has a BScN from the University of Windsor and a MHSA from the University of Alberta. With over 30 years healthcare management experience in the voluntary, hospital and government sectors in Alberta, BC and Ontario, Janet is also a strong supporter of volunteerism and has spent over 30 years as a volunteer with the Red Cross/Red Crescent, including 10 years on the Boards of the International Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement. She is an Officer of the Order of Canada and received an honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Windsor. In 2009 and in 2010 she was named one of Canada’s Top 25 Most Powerful Women. Janet serves on the Boards of the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR). She was also recently elected as Chair of the Board of the Ontario Hospital Association.

John has retired from a career in insurance. He served as President & CEO of Gore Mutual Insurance Company. In addition to serving on the Board of Waterloo-Wellington CCAC, he is Chair of the Local Steering Committee.

Bella has an LL.B. from the University of British Columbia, a Masters in Health Administration from the University of Ottawa, a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University and a Diploma of Collegial Studies from Vanier College CEGEP in Montreal. Bella is General Counsel at the University Health Network, where she has worked for the past 19 years. Previous employers include Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, and in British Columbia, she was in the Judicial Clerkship Program and was a Law Clerk for four Supreme Court of British Columbia Justices. Bella received a number of Law Scholarships and Awards, and is the author of numerous publications, including “The Validity of Corporate Gifts” and “Hiring, Firing and Disciplining Physicians”.

Elizabeth Martin is a bilingual financial executive with over 25 years of international business experience. Her healthcare background, in addition to her current role on the Board of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, includes serving on the Board of Directors of the Sunnybrook Research Institute, as well as seven years on the Board of Directors of St. John’s Rehab Hospital, of which three years were spent as Chair of the Board. She has, as a Certified Management Accountant, previously occupied executive financial positions in the corporate sector. As an accredited member of the Institute of Corporate Directors, her current focus is on governance and she sits on the boards of several publicly traded corporations.

Murray received his Diploma in Hospital Administration from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Administration, University of Saskatchewan. His previous employers include Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre, BC (President); Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, ON (Executive VP & COO); Pasqua Hospital, SK (Administrator); and, Swift Current Union Hospital, SK (Assistant Administrator). Murray has served on a number of Ontario Hospital Association and Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Committees and is presently a member of the CEO Group, Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant, Local Health Integration Network.

Giles is the retired Chair and CEO of Deloitte & Touche (Deloitte). He served as Chair of Scotts Hospitality Inc and ABN-AMRO Bank Canada and on a number of corporate and volunteer Boards. He is Chair of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants’ Directors’ Advisory Group and is a Chartered Accountant, FCA, in Alberta and Ontario. Giles’ interests include golf, opera, photography and computers.

Prior to joining Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region as CEO in 2001, Dwight previously served in a number of executive roles in the Alberta health care system. He is a Certified Health Executive (CHE) and has served on a number of provincial and national boards, committees and task forces over his 24 years in health care. Strongly committed to his community, Dwight’s local involvements have included the United Way of Regina Campaign Cabinet, the Board of the Regina Symphony Orchestra and the Board of the University of Regina. In 2008, Dwight received the Regent's Award for Senior Health Leadership in Canada from the American College of Health Care Executives. In 2006, he was named Canada's top health care collaborator by Canadian Healthcare Manager Magazine. Dwight is a graduate of the University of Calgary (Bachelor of Arts) and holds the professional designation of Chartered Accountant.

Charles has been the Consultant Intensivist and Vice President of Medical Diagnostic Services at Brandon Regional Health Authority since 2005. He held positions at Sheikh Khalifa Medical Centre, St. Joseph’s General Hospital, Health Sciences Centre and Manitoba Air Ambulance Service. Charles obtained his Medical Degree at University of Manitoba and completed his post-graduate training at Dalhousie University and the University of Manitoba. He is a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Glenna is a Registered Nurse and has a Bachelor of Science (Nursing) from the University of Western Ontario, an MBA from York University, and an Advanced Management Diploma from the University of Pennsylvania. She is a Certified Health Executive with the Canadian College of Health Leaders. Glenna’s career history includes serving as President and CEO of The Scarborough Hospital and she has held executive roles in patient services, human resources and psychiatry. She was an instructor and Board Chair at Centennial College and a consultant to hospitals in both the U.S. and China. Glenna has held a variety of Board and professional association leadership roles.

Cathy has over 25 years of work and volunteer experience as a leader in the community healthcare sector. She is currently on the Board of the Ontario Safety Association for Community and Healthcare and is a Surveyor with Accreditation Canada. Her education includes: Masters Degree in Public Health from the University of Minnesota; Bachelor of Science Degree, Nursing, D’Youville College; Diploma in Clinical Administration and a Registered Nurse Diploma from George Brown College. Cathy’s professional affiliations and volunteer experiences currently include CCHSA; OACCAC; Provincial Implementation Committee Client Services; MOHLTC; Ontario Safety Association for Community and Health; Child Health Network; GTA Rehab Network Coordinating Council; Toronto Stroke Strategy Steering Committee; Mississauga-Halton Regional Geriatric Task Force; and, Nursing and Health Outcomes Project. Cathy is a member of Canadian College of Health Leaders; College of Nurses of Ontario; Registered Nurses Association of Ontario; International Society for Quality in Health Care and the National Case Managers Network of Canada.

Richard is a Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo, and has a Certificate in Health Care Administration from the University of Saskatchewan. He has over 27 years experience as a Senior Leader in the area of Financial Services, Business Development, Information Systems and Support Services in the Hospital sector. Richard has worked in Alberta and Ontario hospitals, and is a member of the Canadian College of Health Leaders.

Arlene joined the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) as President & Chief Executive Officer in June 2010 and is the first woman and nurse in this position. Arlene has held various nursing and nursing leadership roles in acute care and long term care. Prior to joining the WRHA, Arlene served in various positions with the Provincial Department of Health and Healthy Living, including Deputy Minister of Health for the Province of Manitoba.