Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Governance Committee

Finance and Audit Committee

Technical Advisory Committee

Partnerships Task Force

Front-line Communications Working Group

Serving on Committees

Board of Directors

Michele Thomson

Chair | Private Employer Representative

Vice President, BC Operations

Buron Healthcare

Michele Thomson, Buron Health Michele has been the VP of Operations at Buron Healthcare since January 2020. Throughout her 25-year nursing career, Michele has gained experience and expertise in various practice settings, including ICU, acute care, community nursing, end-of-life care, clinical workforce planning, change management and leadership development.

Noreen Donnelly

Vice-Chair

Western Canada Staff Health and Safety Business Partner

Bayshore HealthCare

In Noreen’s 20 years’ experience in residential health care, her advocacy of Occupational Health and Safety emerged over the years as she saw firsthand the consequences of staff injuries. Obtaining her Occupational Health and Safety certification from BCIT and becoming a Canadian-certified safety professional, she continued her quest for injury prevention.

Kathrin McMath

Treasurer | Not-for-profit Employer Representative

CEO

The Broadway Group/RILS

With over 25 years dedicated to senior living healthcare, Kathrin has found her life's passion in the rewarding journey of providing housing and care to older adults. After earning her Chartered Professional Accountant designation and a Master of Arts in Healthcare Leadership focused on person-centred care in long-term care settings, she honed her expertise to serve those in need better. Currently leading The Broadway Group as CEO, Kathrin is committed to fostering a culture of excellence and kindness among our staff and community members.

Sharon Cook

Professional (Medical/Legal) Representative

Nursing Officer and VP Quality Assurance

Park Place

Sharon Cook is the Chief Nursing officer & Vice President of Quality Assurance at Park Place. Sharon has over 30 years of healthcare leadership experience in acute care, community care, mental health and substance use, and long-term care services. Sharon is a nurse by profession with a master’s degree in leadership.

Khairun Jivani

At Large Director (Employer - Long-term Care)

Vice President, Operations

AgeCare

Dr. Khairun Jivani is a seasoned professional with boundless vision and diverse experience in the Canadian healthcare system. Before joining AgeCare, Dr. Jivani performed senior leadership roles that spanned public, private and non-profit sectors, leading complex operations with strategic, transformative, and service delivery initiatives.

Ethan Martin

At Large Director (Employer - Home and Community Care)

Owner

Comfort Keepers

Ethan is the owner of Comfort Keepers Home Care which services the Lower Mainland as well as the Greater Victoria region. He started his career in Orthopaedics & Orthotics before joining his family-owned company, Comfort Keepers. Through his experiences at Comfort Keepers, he found his love of helping people who are in need. Ethan plays an integral role in establishing his company’s core values of honesty, integrity, compassion, and respect. These core values resonate in Ethan’s personal life as well as in the work he does. Ethan is on the Board of directors for Sources BC Society, as well as a Director on the Board of the Rotary Club of White Rock.

Tonya Neufeld

At Large Director (Frontline Worker - Long-term Care)

Health Care Aide Lead

Menno Place

Tonya has worked as a healthcare assistant at Menno Hospital for almost 30 years. She has been actively involved in occupational health and safety, Health and Wellness Committees, and as an HEU Shop Steward at her workplace for most of those years.

Robert Breen

Industry Association Representative

Executive Director

Denominational Health Association

Robert Breen, CD, OSJ, MSc, ICD.D. Bob has over 50 years in healthcare leadership including roles as a hospital CEO, a regional Chief Operating Officer, President of western Canada’s largest community clinical laboratory, Chief Project Officer the BC Children’s and Women’s Redevelopment and CEO of a 275-bed faith-based campus of care for seniors.

Danny Birch

Industry Association Representative (BC Care Providers Association)

Co-founder

Hero Homecare

Danny Birch is the co-founder and co-CEO of Hero Home Care. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Victoria, specializing in entrepreneurship. As a serial entrepreneur, Danny has founded and operated businesses in various industries; however, the experience of his 93-year-old grandmother needing care at home ignited his passion for senior care, health and wellness.

Lynn Bueckert

Employee Representative - Union

Secretary-Business Manager

Hospital Employees Union

Lynn Bueckert is the Secretary Business Manager of the Hospital Employees’ Union (HEU) and an occupational health and safety leader. Lynn has been long-time advocate of worker health and wellbeing. Prior to joining the HEU, Lynn was the BC Federation of Labour’s director of occupational health and safety.

Mahen Ramdharry

Employee Representative - Union

Vice President

BC General Employees' Union

Mahen has worked as a rehabilitation worker, vocational counsellor and health care worker. He believes that unions have an important role to play in translating the voices of workers into concrete actions that build better, safer working conditions and create a strong work-life balance.

Loren Tisdelle

Human Resource Services Representative (non-voting)

Human Resources Director

Louis Brier Home and Hospital

Loren Tisdelle helps organizations thrive through their most important asset – PEOPLE! He applied for an undergraduate degree in psychology (SFU) with a Global Executive MBA in healthcare and the life sciences (Rotman/UofT) to generate practical and effective business strategies that motivate people, influence decision-making, and change behaviour. Loren is passionate about delivering creative solutions that positively impact workplace culture, safety and performance.

Kris Coventry

Board Representative (non-voting)

Chief Operating Officer

Trillium Communities

A highly inspirational leader in the healthcare field, Kris has held senior management positions with some of Ontario’s leading healthcare providers. An effective communicator, Kris has an innate ability to connect with people from all constituencies with confidence and a natural warmth.

Terry Lake

Non-voting

CEO

BC Care Providers Association

Terry trained and practiced as a veterinarian and taught animal health technology before entering public life as an elected representative. He served as councillor and then Mayor of the City of Kamloops and then was elected Member of the Legislature for the riding of Kamloops North Thompson in 2009.

Saleema Dhalla

ex-officio

CEO

SafeCare BC

Saleema is deeply committed to creating safe workplaces, aligning her vision for SafeCare BC with her personal values. With a Master's in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene from UBC, she has spearheaded initiatives at provincial and national levels to enhance employee well-being and minimize workplace injuries.

Denise Subotin

ex-officio

Manager, OHS Consultation and Education Services - Education/Health Care/Social Services

WorkSafeBC