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Meet The Team

Health Innovation Group is a social enterprise that builds capacity and leads transformation across health and social systems. We combine evidence-based strategies with practical innovation to drive sustainable, measurable, and person-centred change. As international leaders in health and social system transformation, HIG applies proven integrated care principles alongside innovative and relationship based approaches.

Leadership Team

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Co Founder, Chief Executive Officer

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Vice President of

Innovation and Strategy

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Vice President of Capacity Building, Evaluation and Research 

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Vice President of Performance and Operations 

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Shaelynn Garner, BA, BEd.

Vice President of Education and Improvement

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Dr. Richard Lewanczuk, MD, PhD

Vice President of Integrated Health and Social Care Transformation

HIG Innovation Consultants

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Senior Innovation Consultant

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Senior Innovation Consultant

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Senior Innovation Consultant

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Senior Innovation Consultant

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Senior Innovation Consultant

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Innovation Consultant

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Innovation Consultant

HIG Senior Advisors

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Dr. Esther Tailfeathers, CCFP, MD

 Senior Advisor - First Nations Health & Trauma Informed Care

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Senior Advisor - Primary Care Optimization &  Redesign

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Senior Advisor - Primary Care Optimization &  Research

HIG Team

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Grants and Proposal Facilitator

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Certified Translator

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Senior Practice Facilitator

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Senior Community Engagement

and Mediation Lead

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Learning Design and Educational Development and Delivery Specialist

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Operational Coordinator

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Senior Evaluation Specialist

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Senior First Nations Engagement Advisor

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Senior Communications and Graphic Design Specialist

Apply Today

To apply to be a part of our team please email us your cover letter and resume!

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