Elections – CSRT Board of Directors

Biography

I am currently working as the Leadership Resident to the CEO of a large complex health organization. As a member of the senior executive, I attend the board of directors’ meetings, support government relations and manage key projects with a system-wide lens.

Before this, I was the director of innovation in primary care. In this role, I leveraged the organizations strategic plan to bring creative ideas to fruition. Working alongside the board of directors and interprofessional teams, we introduced new technologies such as integrated dictation to reduce administrative burdens and bring automation to manage patient intake which heavily relies on manual tasks.

I graduated with a diploma in Respiratory Therapy from Collège La Cité and a Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy from the University of Manitoba where I am a sessional instructor. I have published in the CJRT and continue my research in the field of aerosol delivery. Over my career, I’ve presented my work at local, national, and international conferences. As a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapy, I share the lifelong commitment of continued learning and contribution to the profession. With an appetite for innovation and leadership, I completed an MBA at Dalhousie University.

I have over a decade of experience working in critical care (adult and pediatric), most recently as an advanced practice respiratory therapist in neonatal and pediatric transport. For the last 6 years, I’ve been supporting education on novel approaches to lung recruitment and using processed EEG in the ICU.

Fluent in both French and English, I bring experience in board governance and regulation where I served as president of a national association for interprofessional collaboration and on the board of my regulatory college. Additionally, I’ve contributed to initiatives that touch on leadership and national forums addressing language barriers in healthcare.

Statement of Intent

Dear Esteemed Members,

With a spirit of innovation and a vision for the future I am writing to express my intent to serve on the board of the CSRT. As a dedicated professional of over 10 years in the profession, I am keenly aware of the evolving landscape of our profession – a landscape ripe with challenges but also brimming with untapped potential.

In an era where healthcare is rapidly transforming, the CSRT needs voices that understand the nuances of the profession and can also anticipate and navigate future trends. My career has been marked by a commitment to innovation and an unwavering dedication to develop the RT profession. I bring experience as a clinician, a health system lens in large complex organizations and experience navigating innovation, business, and government relations.

As a board member, I aspire to champion initiatives that push the boundaries of traditional practice. I envision a future where RTs play an even more integral role in interdisciplinary healthcare, leveraging advanced technologies and research. I want to focus on harnessing digital health advances, promoting research-driven practices, and advocating for policies that reflect the changing landscape of our profession.

I hold a unique perspective that resonates with a diverse demographic, essential for a national organization like the CSRT, driving forward-thinking policies and practices that will shape the future of RTs in Canada.

Joining the CSRT board is more than a position; it is an opportunity to catalyze change and inspire a new chapter in the profession. I am eager to contribute my passion and innovative thinking to our collective journey.