Creating a Health Care System We Want to Be Part Of

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Alex Halonen was born and raised in Northwestern Ontario and moved to Kelowna in 2017 to pursue a career in nursing. He is completing a Master of Science in Nursing at UBC Okanagan and his research focuses on pediatric COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.

Alex works as a Patient Care Coordinator in the inpatient surgical department at Kelowna General Hospital. He has been involved in several quality improvement projects and has a particular interest in positioning frontline staff as drivers of change.

Outside of work, you can find Alex hiking, playing volleyball, and wine tasting.