Welcome new HDC Board Directors!
First off, a big “Thank you!” to the Divisions of Family Practice proxies who attended the AGM and voted in support of our new board members. The diverse group of Division of Family Practice proxies represented our primary care profession across our province, where bringing these leaders together allowed our organization to gather strategic perspectives that will enrich our collaborative efforts.
We are thrilled to welcome three exceptional leaders to the Health Data Coalition’s (HDC) Board of Directors. Their diverse expertise and shared commitment to improving primary care will be instrumental in advancing HDC’s purpose to enable data informed patient care through practice improvement. I am confident that the new board composition will continue to contribute to effective board governance as we gain momentum to embed a data-informed approach through a physician-driven quality improvement lens.
Please join me in welcoming our new Board Directors:
Dr. Kathleen Ross
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, which aligns with HDC’s data-driven approach.
Dr. Olutoyese Oyelese
Dr. Olutoyese (Toye) Oyelese is a long-time family physician, with experience practicing in Africa prior to his service with the Canadian Armed Forces. Dr. Oyelese currently practices in West Kelowna where he is the Chief Executive Officer of Westside Medical Associates Ltd. Dr. Oyelese’s leadership in diverse medical organizations will further strengthen HDC’s aim to foster inclusive physician-driven quality improvement.
Mr. Chris Carvalho
Chris Carvalho is CEO of Carveira Group Consulting, and also the President and Board Chair of Digital Health Canada. HDC’s vision of turning primary care data into applied knowledge, alongside Mr. Carvalho’s strategic expertise in spearheading innovative digital transformation will provide astute guidance in a dynamic health tech environment.
To see the full complement of our Board and read their biographies, please visit our Board page.
Finally, we are grateful for the leadership and perspectives of Dr. Melissa Duff. Melissa brought fresh insights, served with plenty of spunk, to the Board and to our Clinical Data Stewardship committee. Thank you, Melissa for your advocacy and enthusiasm in HDC’s work. This isn’t goodbye, just see you down the road.
Humbly Yours,
Dr. Omesh Syal, MD, CCFP
HDC Board Chair