Meet Our Shared Leadership Team

Dr Alex Kilpatrick is a passionate advocate for transforming the landscape of family medicine. Known for his innovative approach and as a positive disruptor, Dr Kilpatrick embraces his role in challenging conventional norms and driving meaningful change within the community. His commitment to reform is underpinned by experience from previous leadership roles on the Victoria Medical Society. He is also the co-chair of the South Island Division of Family Practice.

Although Dr Kilpatrick is a new family physician, his journey into medicine is marked by a rich and varied background. Prior to his transition into healthcare, he pursued a Masters in Public Health and Social Policy and enjoyed a career within the provincial government, where he honed his skills in policy-making and public service. This combination of experience has enriched his approach to family medicine, enabling him to address systemic issues with a fresh and pragmatic outlook.

In his personal life, Dr Kilpatrick is devoted to his wife and three sons, balancing his professional pursuits with meaningful time at home. He is also a coach, channeling his energy and leadership skills into mentoring young athletes. This dual commitment to family and sport reflects his belief in the importance of nurturing both personal and professional growth.

Dr Kilpatrick’s journey exemplifies a dedication to improving the healthcare system and making a tangible difference in the community. His blend of experience, innovation, and personal dedication continues to inspire those around him and drives his mission to reshape family medicine for the better.

Dr. Ayosanmi is a Family Physician with over 15 years of experience spanning clinical practice, medical education, research, and healthcare leadership in Canada and Africa. His work is driven by a passion for patient-centred care and a strong belief that healthcare should be accessible, inclusive, innovative, and deeply human.

He currently practices rural family medicine in Clearwater, British Columbia, alongside office-based family practice in Kamloops, BC. His clinical work spans emergency medicine, primary care, virtual healthcare, hospital medicine, and comprehensive family practice, caring for diverse patient populations across multiple healthcare settings. He is also actively involved in medical education, academia, research, and healthcare leadership.

As a family physician, Dr. Ayosanmi is particularly fascinated by the potential of technological innovation and digital health to transform healthcare delivery, improve access to care, and connect people with high-quality, modern healthcare regardless of geography. His advanced academic and professional training in North America includes an MSc from Western Illinois University, certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) in the United States, and a PhD from the University of Saskatchewan. His doctoral work focused on advanced patient education and counselling for self-care, further strengthening his expertise in patient engagement, health education, multidisciplinary collaboration, healthcare research, and evidence-based care.

His academic journey and international clinical experience have reinforced his commitment to a holistic and individualized approach to medicine—one that recognizes the person behind the diagnosis and integrates scientific evidence, effective communication, prevention, education, compassion, and innovation.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Ayosanmi remains passionate about mentorship, medical education, preventive healthcare, research, digital health innovation, and contributing to conversations and initiatives that shape the future of healthcare.

At the heart of his professional philosophy is a simple conviction: “Medicine is not only about treating disease and relieving pain; it is also about improving lives and creating unforgettable happiness through healthcare and innovation.”

This philosophy continues to shape his approach to patient care, education, research, leadership, and his vision for the future of healthcare.

Alix leads our Clinical Services Team, working closely with family physicians and nurse practitioners on practice reflection, quality planning, and growing enrolment and engagement.

Based in Victoria, BC, Alix brings a clinical foundation as a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, most recently as Director of Clinical Programs and Partnerships at TheraPsil, where she led a remote team supporting physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals across Canada. She also brings a strong strategic lens from her background in nonprofit marketing, account management, and project management, a combination that shapes how she thinks about the road ahead for our clinical programs.

Gord leads the expansion of the technical platform and data services at the Health Data Coalition. He brings over 20 years’ experience in software development to his leadership role and has extensive expertise in business analysis, product management, and corporate development in cities such as Montreal, Bangalore, Toronto, and Vancouver. Gord has a track record of ensuring strong returns on investment, with many past successes in managing all phases of software development. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Guelph and subsequently earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Science and Technology at Queen’s University.

Lawrence is a family doctor in Surrey. He’s passionate about patient experiences and resource stewardship. Lawrence is an IHI trained QI Coach and QI advisor. Lawrence is a father of two children and is excited about influencing the health system to become more sustainable for future generations.  Lawrence enjoys eating poke bowls, watching UFC matches, and training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Lawrence has a side gig selling Hot Wheels cars and retro video games.

Dr. Cole Stanley is a Vancouver-based family physician with more than a decade of practice in British Columbia. He received his MD from the University of Toronto and completed his Family Medicine Residency at the Jewish General Hospital, McGill University. Dr. Stanley is Medical Director of the Health Data Coalition (HDC) and a Clinical Instructor with the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Medicine. At Gateway, UBC’s team-based primary care teaching clinic, he serves as Director of Care and Family Medicine Preceptor. He is also Medical Lead with the BC Association of Community Health Centres, and holds Improvement Advisor certification from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). Before joining Gateway, he spent six years at the Hope to Health clinic in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside as Physician Lead for Innovation and Quality Improvement. Dr. Stanley’s work focuses on embedding quality into the daily work of primary care, building the planning, culture, data, and team structures that let frontline teams learn and improve as part of how they practice rather than as something added on top of it.

Gayle Grout is a seasoned Information Management leader with a passion to build software solutions to support our healthcare system in Canada. She has experience in IT Strategy, Software Implementation and Business Development and enjoys improving products, services, processes and supporting people development. Her ability to develop strategic plans and execute with discipline and structure creates an accountable, yet innovative, working environment for success. She applies her learnings, working to provide technical solutions for Canadian physicians to launch features that comply with regulatory requirements and enable physician workflows.

Dr. Kathleen Ross is a respected Canadian Physician leader and health policy advocate, known for her work at the intersection of clinical care, health system transformation, and technology. 

As a Family Physician with 3 decades of frontline experience, she has championed evidence-informed policy reforms to improve access, equity, and integration across Canada’s health systems. As a founder and Chair of Pathways Patient Referral Association, she had demonstrated the ability to apply practical solutions to the administrative challenges faced in frontline care and drive improvement in patient care, including knowledge translation into the consultant referral process. 

During her recent tenure as President of the Canadian Medical Association, Dr. Ross advanced national conversations on physician wellness, health human resources, the balance of public and private health care in Canada and the ethical deployment of artificial intelligence in care delivery. She continues to advocate for responsible innovation, promoting digital health solutions and AI tools that reduce administrative burden and enhance patient care, while ensuring patient privacy and public trust remain at the core of all technological advancement. 

Dr. Ross is an avid volunteer in her community and internationally and has received several awards for her global humanitarian work.

Dr. Olutoyese (Toye) Oyelese was born in Montreal, Canada. In June 1985, he graduated with a medical degree from the College of Medicine University of Ibadan in Nigeria. 

He completed a medical internship program at Saskatoon City Hospital in 1991. Toye practiced in Alberta from 1991 – 2009 where he worked in many different roles including longitudinal family practice, Medical Examiner (Coroner) for the Alberta Ministry of Justice, medical advisor with the Workman’s Compensation Board (in Edmonton, Alberta), medical consultant with Millard Health’s minor traumatic brain injury program and complex psychosocial pain program and as a pain medicine physician (at Canmore pain clinic). 

In 2009, he moved to Kelowna, British Columbia, where he practices family medicine at Westside Medical Associates. Oyelese has a fellowship in family medicine and is a clinical associate professor at UBC Faculty of Medicine. 

He was President of BC Family Doctors (from 2021 – 2022) and was on the board of the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (from 2022 – 2025). He is a member of the board of the BC College of Family Physicians and is the Chief Executive Officer of Westside Medical Associates Ltd.

He is very interested in computer technology and created a “free” decision making framework and web app that helps patients prioritize and execute an action plan (www.therulesframework.com)

Dr. Angela Jennings is a family physician who completed her medical degree and residency at the University of Toronto.  She moved to British Columbia and has been practicing longitudinal family medicine in the Richmond community since 2016.  She is co-director of Coppersmith Medical Clinic and has extensive experience with several EMR systems.  She is an active member of the Richmond Division of Family Practice.  

Dr. Jennings has initiated numerous Quality Improvement projects and has utilized HDC Discover to optimize delivery of care.  She has also assisted other physicians with their own Quality Improvement initiatives and is passionate about improving patient care and practice efficiency through the use of technology and data sharing. 

Dr. Karen E. Forgie started her professional career as an outpost nurse, midwife and nursing administrator in Newfoundland and Labrador before deciding on medicine. She received her MD from Memorial University of Newfoundland and completed her Family Medicine Residency at the University of British Columbia.  The Sunshine Coast is considered home after 32 years of practicing full service longitudinal Family Medicine supplemented with locums in Canada’s north. 

Her passions are rural health care, teaching medical learners, working with physician lead and supported organizations, inspiring the provision of the best care for all peoples, and protecting patient and physician data privacy. 

Dr. Janet Fisher is a family physician who has lived and worked in rural communities across British Columbia for more than two decades. Raised in Agassiz, BC, she earned her MD from the University of British Columbia in 2001 and completed the Chilliwack Family Medicine Residency Program in 2003.

Throughout her career, Dr. Fisher has worked a broad range of settings, including emergency medicine, hospitalist medicine, long-term care, longitudinal primary care, teaching, and healthcare administration. She is currently working in the Lower Columbia Community Health Centre in Trail BC and has a passion for team-based care.  Her work has given her a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing patients, providers, and health systems.

Dr. Fisher has been actively involved in physician leadership and health system improvement through her work with the Kootenay Boundary Primary Care Network and as a provider at the Lower Columbia Community Health Centre.  She has a particular interest in the use of data and digital health tools to improve patient care, support team-based practice, and inform quality improvement at both clinic and system levels.

As a board member and incoming Board Chair, Dr. Fisher is committed to strong governance, strategic planning, and fostering collaborative partnerships that advance organizational goals and improve health outcomes for the communities served.

Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys spending time in the mountains with her dog, hiking, pilates, and lifelong learning through books and podcasts.

Dr. Daisy Dulay is a cardiologist and physician leader focused on healthcare quality, safety, and wellbeing. She founded the Physician Wellness Group through the South Island Medical Association and has served as a Doctors of BC representative on psychological and physical safety working groups with Island Health and the BC Ministry of Health. She previously held the role of Medical Director for Patient Safety and Quality at Island Health.

For several years she served as Provincial Medical Co-Lead of SQI, bringing experience scaling pilot projects from small local initiatives to province-wide implementation. She currently serves as SQI Medical Co-Lead and, since July 2025, as SSC Co-Chair, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at UBC, providing the specialist perspective. She has also enjoyed serving on the HDC board. Her work blends data-driven rigor with compassionate, relational care, and her contributions to communication and leadership have been recognized by the South Island Medical Staff Association.

Chris is a visionary leader and the CEO of Carveira Group Consulting, renowned for his strategic expertise in spearheading innovative digital transformations within healthcare. With a background in Health Information Science and extensive experience as a certified project manager, Chris has successfully delivered numerous (50+) IT system implementations, enhancing healthcare accessibility and efficiency. Chris has spent the majority of his career in the healthcare sector working with both public and private organizations and has built significant expertise on the implementation of Electronic Medical Records, Hospital Information Systems, and other digital health technologies. Chris is an active member in his local health innovation community and has a strong interest in identifying and validating how emerging digital health solutions can be successfully integrated into our current healthcare system. Chris is currently President and Board Chair of Digital Health Canada, an organization focused on connecting, inspiring, and empowering the digital health professionals creating the future of health in Canada. He has also worked as a mentor, advisor, and investor within many health start-up, scale-up and established businesses and organizations and is known as a community builder dedicated to advancing the health innovation ecosystem through commercialization efforts.

Dr. Samuel Abraham received his PhD in Genetics from the University of British Columbia.  He joined Inflazyme Pharmaceuticals as a Senior Scientist in 1996, and later became Project Leader for the Transplant Program, as well as Division Leader for Cell and Molecular Biology.  He was with the BC Cancer Agency from 2000 to 2015, serving in a variety of positions, including concurrent appointments as VP Strategic Relationships beginning 2007, Executive Lead, Business and Intellectual Property Development for PHSA beginning in 2010 and Interim VP Research beginning in 2011. Dr. Abraham has served on the boards of the BC Cancer Foundation and the Centre for Drug Research and Development, and currently serves on the boards of Inspire Health, the Institute for Health Systems Transformation and Sustainability, GlycoNet and Vancouver Prostate Centre/PC-TRiADD. During his time with BCCA/PHSA Dr Abraham led the development of a strong intellectual property portfolio, driven by the mandate to improve outcomes for cancer patients in BC and beyond.

Dr. Newton is an Associate Professor in the UBC Department of Family Practice, and the Associate Vice President Health in the Office of the Vice President, Health. She moved to BC in 2001 and started practice in the UBC Family Practice Teaching Unit on the Vancouver campus in January of 2002. Since 2005, Dr. Newton has spent most of her academic career focused on interprofessional and collaborative health education across disciplines and across the educational continuum. She has a particular interest in continuing professional development for practice improvement. Since 2010 she has served in various roles including as Director of CPD for the department, BC representative on National Committee for CPD of the CFPC and on the Doctors of BC CPD Nucleus Committee. Through her work she aims to shape the workforce of tomorrow, catalyze interdisciplinary collaboration in health research, and advocate for and assist in building capacity for positive health system change. Dr. Newton has long recognized the importance of data to drive change; feedback is essential for improvement at the individual, clinic, community, and system level.

In her role as Associate Vice President Health she is currently working on the development of a new interprofessional teaching clinic on campus aimed at modelling and scaling collaborative health education within team-based primary care. She looks forward to the day when team-based care is the standard in BC and teams are well supported to provide accessible care for their communities.