Tell us a bit about your career background?
I completed my Family Medicine residency in Dauphin, where I discovered a strong desire to continue with a rural family practice. I was drawn to the flexibility and variety of practice opportunities especially in emergency, hospital medicine, and CancerCare—I found a great opportunity to build that kind of practice at Boundary Trails Health Centre and CW Wiebe Medical Centre.

Over time, I became increasingly involved in health systems leadership, starting with local initiatives during the pandemic. Those experiences grew into broader regional work and eventually led me to taking on the role of Regional Lead – Medical Services.

Are you from Manitoba? What do you like most about living in Manitoba?
I’m originally from Toronto but have lived in Manitoba for the past 12 years—and I’m happy to call it home. What’s kept me here are the people. There’s a strong sense of community, supportive friendships, and great colleagues. It’s a place where people look out for one another, and that makes a big difference both personally and professionally. It’s these relationships that have kept me and my family here.

You wear many hats in your new role. Tell us what a week in the life of a Regional Lead – Medical Services & Chief Medical Officer looks like. Are you still a practicing physician?
No two weeks look the same, which is part of what I enjoy. A big part of the role involves connecting with physicians, operational leaders, and teams – listening, aligning, and helping solve problems. There’s a strong focus on recruitment, workforce planning, and supporting broader system initiatives.
I still practice clinically – mostly in CancerCare and long-term care. It gives me a clear view of what patients and staff are experiencing and helps ensure that leadership decisions stay connected to the day-to-day reality of care.

What matters to you as a physician?
Patient experience is always at the centre. I also see it as my responsibility to advocate for our physician teams—supporting them so they can deliver the best care possible. Beyond that, I’m focused on helping build and modernize a health care system that truly fits the needs of our communities, both now and into the future.