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Stéphanie Despins, CHE, shares her passion for mentorship and strengthening healthcare leadership

Guided by a passion for healthcare transformation, Stéphanie Despins has spent over two decades working to improve clinical standards and enhance system performance in Quebec. Beginning as a nurse in 1997, Stéphanie quickly realized her desire to make an even […]

CCHL awards Fellowships to Sean Hardiman, FCCHL, Dr. Gaurav Mehta, FCCHL and Susan Walsh, FCCHL 

On behalf of the Canadian College of Health Leaders and its Board of Directors, we would like to congratulate Sean Hardiman, FCCHL, Dr. Gaurav Mehta, FCCHL and Susan Walsh, FCCHL on attaining Fellowship status in the College.   The Fellows Council […]

Corporate Members – Years of Membership Recognition (2025)

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Chapters, and national office staff, it is our pleasure to extend our special appreciation to our Corporate Members to recognize their years of membership with the College in 2025. We invite you to […]

CCHL awards Fellowship to Jan Kasperski, FCCHL

On behalf of the Canadian College of Health Leaders and its Board of Directors, we would like to congratulate, Mary Janet (Jan) Kasperski, RN, MHSc, FCCHL, Founder and Founding President & Chief Executive Officer at Resilient Kids Canada, on attaining […]

Lynn Robertson, CHE, expresses the importance of learning from the successes, failures, and life lessons of other leaders

Lynn Robertson, CHE, has worked in several rewarding roles as a healthcare professional. Lynn’s career began as a Registered Nurse, working in Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care. She explains that this experience taught her more about the importance of compassion […]

Lynne Innes, CHE receives 2024 Premier’s Award

Congratulations to Lynne Innes, CHE and CEO of the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) for her recognition as a 2024 Premier’s Awards recipient, and trailblazer by Colleges Ontario. Lynne is the first female and youngest Indigenous leader of a multi-site […]

Ali El-Ayoubi, CHE, shares her passion for building joy in work and communities 

Ali El-Ayoubi, CHE has had a diverse career working in various roles in both the public and private healthcare sectors. Starting her career as a Registered nurse at the bedside, Ali worked in acute care, community care, and health leadership. […]

Paul Chatelain, CHE shares his journey as a health leader and the different paths for life-long learning in the healthcare sector

Paul Chatelain has had a rewarding career as a health leader from his various healthcare experiences throughout Ontario. Paul has been the Chief Executive Officer and LTC Administrator of the MICs Group of Health Services, since August 2014. Working with […]

Deep River and District Health announces new vice president of Clinical Services and chief nursing executive 

Deep River and District Health (DRDH) announced the appointment of College Member Meagen Boisvenue, CHE, as its new vice president of Clinical Services and chief nursing executive, effective as of September 24, 2024.  Read more: https://www.pembrokeobserver.com/news/local-news/deep-river-and-district-health-announces-new-vp-of-clinical-services-chief-nursing-executive  

LeeAnn Larocque, CHE shares her commitment in healthcare delivery to meet the evolving needs of children, women, and youth

LeeAnn Larocque, CHE is the Vice President of Clinical Care and Chief Nurse Executive at IWK Health, a major women’s and children’s hospital and trauma center in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Throughout the last 27 years, LeeAnn has gained diverse experience […]