Saskatchewan Health Quality Council employees all share one thing in common: They are dedicated to improving health and health care in Saskatchewan so that all Saskatchewan residents have optimal health and health care. Our people come from diverse educational backgrounds and have expertise in quality improvement, research, measurement, analytics, First Nations and Métis health, administration, communications, human resources, finance, IT, and clinical care.
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Leadership Team
Patrick Falastein (he/him)
Program Director
Colin McHattie
Director of Marketing & Communications
Chelsea Schwartz
Program Director
Tanya Verrall (she/her)
Program Director
Staff
Alaa Aburub (he/him)
Improvement Lead
Hubert Alimezelli
Researcher
Emiliana Bomfim (she/her)
Researcher
Dave Broda
Improvement Lead
Kathryn Cooper
Learning Programs Coordinator
Lisa Dietrich
Privacy Consultant
Hammed Ejalonibu
Improvement Lead
Xue Feng
Research Analyst
Catherine Flegel (she/her)
IT Lead
Suelen Meira Goes (she/her)
Researcher
Nedeene Hudema
Manager of Analytics
Amanda Hutton
Data Management Specialist
Donica Janzen (she/her)
Senior Researcher
Elizabeth Leclerc (she/her)
Improvement Lead
Xinya Lu
Research Analyst
Shasta Lysohirka (she/her)
Improvement Lead, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fernando Maldonado
Researcher
Diane Mueller
Accounting/ Administrative Assistant
Beliz Açan Osman (she/her)
Senior Researcher
Brent Perrault
Accountant
Alejandra Ruiz (she/her)
Human Resources Advisor
Courtney Schick
Senior Marketing & Communications Consultant
Nirmal S. Sidhu
Research Analyst
Tami Waldron (she/her)
Senior Improvement Lead
Jennifer Wright (she/her)
Senior Improvement Lead
Shawna Young-Quintin
Executive Assistant
What we do
Are you wondering what our team does in their work and roles? Learn more about what our staff do below.
Researchers
The Research team works to gain a better perspective of the health of populations in Saskatchewan by conducting surveys and analyzing data and lab results to uncover trends, risks, and other factors that play a role in a population’s health. They compile this information for other public health professionals to better help serve communities through policies and education programs.
Research Analysts
The Research Analyst team works to plan and conduct analysis of different aspects of health and health care. They use statistical and epidemiological data to determine which areas of health in a community are at risk or could be improved to determine what issues need to be addressed.
Improvement Leads
The Improvement Leads team works with internal and external partners and stakeholders to build capacity, capability, motivation, and energy for change using quality improvement methods and measurement approaches.
Administration
The Administration team supports the Health Quality Council’s Board, Senior Leadership, and staff to keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. This includes supporting office functions, coordinating information, and managing external requests.
Accounting
The Accounting team is responsible for all financial reporting, forecasting, processing, payroll, and preparing for our yearly audits. The Accounting team has a high commitment to accuracy, timeliness, and accountability.
Marketing and Communications
The Marketing and Communications team designs and creates content to engage with the Health Quality Council’s stakeholders in order to promote our work and vision, share the successes of our partnerships, and keep our stakeholders connected with the organization through a wide array of channels.
Information and Technology
The IT team provides and supports technological solutions from software to hardware to make sure employees and the organization have the technological tools they need to do their work. The IT team also makes sure the Health Quality Council is respecting regulations and proper security precautions.
Human Resources
The Human Resources team help to hire and onboard staff, fosters the Health Quality Council’s culture, and serve as a link between the Health Quality Council and employees. The team also builds frameworks that support and empower our employees through policies, procedures and other documents and processes so our people have what they need to do their jobs well.
Working at the Health Quality Council
Are you interested in working at the Health Quality Council? If so, please visit our Careers page for more information on available positions as well as information on how to apply.