In 2025, the SW chapter held its inaugural pickleball networking event and the resounding feedback received was “let’s do it again!” This year we are combing playing, followed by a leadership Courtside Chat led by Karen Davies, pickleball player AND CEO of St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH).
Whether you are new to Pickle Ball or a seasoned player, please join, we will ensure it is fun for all. Instruction will be provided to those just starting out. Game play will be organized for all. Following our games, please join us for the Courtside Chat, learning more about Karen’s leadership journey. The venue will have snacks and drinks available for purchase.
Featured Speaker:
Karen Davies
Karen Davies is the President and Chief Executive Officer of St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH), the only hospital serving Elgin County. Under her leadership, STEGH has become a recognized leader in patient care and innovation. Karen is known for her visionary, values-based leadership, emphasizing respect, trust, accountability, and results. She is deeply committed to advancing healthcare quality and fostering a culture of excellence.
Karen is a Registered Nurse with over 35 years of experience in healthcare. She holds an undergraduate degree in Administration and a Master’s in Healthcare Leadership. She is a Certified Health Executive (CHE) and a member of the Canadian College of Healthcare Leaders. Her academic achievements include the Advanced Health Care Leadership Program at the Rotman School of Business, the Women’s Leadership Program at Yale School of Management, and the Chartered Director designation from McMaster University.
Karen served as a surveyor with Accreditation Canada for over a decade and is an Adjunct Professor at Western University’s Arthur Labatt School of Nursing. Her expertise spans pediatric care, lean principles, emotional intelligence, and patient and family centred care.
Karen’s leadership is driven by a passion for transformational change and a deep belief in the power of collaborative, compassionate healthcare. She views STEGH not just as a hospital, but as a cornerstone of the community, one that must evolve to meet the growing and complex needs of the people it serves.
Her dedication to continuous improvement and meaningful engagement inspires her team and strengthens the hospital’s role as a trusted healthcare provider in Southwestern Ontario.
FEES:
Early Bird Members by October 15 – $12.00
Early Bird Non-Members October 15 – $15.00
Registration after October 15 – $20.00
Please arrive 15 mins early to sign waivers.
Equipment can be arranged for those who require it.
