April joined Health Quality BC in April 2019.

Prior to joining HQBC, she worked at Northern Health in a variety of roles that included quality process improvement, facilitation, mentorship, coaching and most recently executive leadership. She was also a part-time instructor at the College of New Caledonia in Prince George before moving to Vernon. Her background is in business and prior to joining health care she managed the Northern Undergraduate Student Society at the University of Northern BC (UNBC) for more than 16 years. During that time she oversaw all aspects of the organization including the development, implementation and operations of the Student Centre.

April’s passions include data-informed quality improvement, facilitation, and fostering change in our health care system by empowering people to challenge the norm. She brings professionalism, humour and strong communication to all aspects of her work.

April holds a Master of Arts in Leadership with a Health Specialization from Royal Roads University and a Bachelor of Commerce from UNBC. She is a graduate of HQBC’s Quality Academy and has her Lean Green Belt. When not at work she loves spending time with her family camping and hiking as well as playing soccer.