Speakers

His public sector experience includes three positions with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, including as Director, Planning and Support, for the Central South Region. While in the private sector, Frank served as VP, External Affairs (Canada) with Agfa HealthCare – a global leader in medical imaging and healthcare IT software.

At KDH, Frank leads with vision, strategy, and focus, enabling and thrives on empowering KDH’s high performing teams. He has an unwavering commitment to building strong collaborative partnerships in the community and region and places a high premium on people and culture.

Frank is very active at local, regional and provincial tables. Provincially, he has served as Co-Chair of the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA)’s Small, Rural & Northern Hospital Network and as a member of the OHA’s ED Strategy Advisory Group bringing advice and guidance to Ontario Health and the Ministry of Health.

Frank has a master’s degree in Health Services Administration from Dalhousie University, a master’s degree in Communication Management from McMaster University in partnership with Syracuse University, and in 2017 he was awarded The Certificate in Management Excellence from the Harvard Business School. Most recently he has been granted the Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation from the Canadian College of Health Leaders.

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Previous to EY, Shannon was a Managing Director and Client Account Lead at Accenture for five years. During 27 years at Deloitte, Shannon served in various roles, including Chief Inclusion Officer, Government of Ontario Lead Client Service Partner, Managing Partner — Atlantic, and National Health Care Leader.

Shannon is also the Board Chair of the University of Prince Edward Island Board of Governors. Shannon has an ICD.D designation, with experience on several not-for-profit boards over the past 25 years.

A Master Certified Coach with more than 25 years of experience, Karen brings deep expertise in technology transformation, organizational strategy, governance, executive team effectiveness, and culture. She has coached and advised leadership teams through complex digital transformations, operating model redesigns, and enterprise change initiatives, helping organizations align around shared priorities and achieve lasting results.

Amy has a deep understanding of the benefits and challenges associated with caregiving. As a caregiver for most of her life, Amy helped to support her brother who had Cerebral Palsy. She was also a caregiver to her mother throughout her cancer journey and now supports her father through older adulthood.

Before that, Lisa was a policy advisor for 16 years in different ministries of the Ontario government including: Housing; Community and Social Services; Health; and Children’s Services. Lisa has her Bachelor of Arts in Urban Systems/Geography from McGill University, and her Master of Science in Urban Planning from the University of Toronto

Her work brings together researchers, organizations, communities, and people with lived experience to explore complex challenges and develop practical, forward-thinking solutions.

Throughout her career, Catherine has been drawn to work that challenges conventional thinking and creates opportunities for meaningful change. She is particularly passionate about ensuring that research and innovation do not stop generating knowledge but lead to tangible improvements for people and communities.

Known for her collaborative and strategic approach, Catherine believes meaningful impact happens when diverse perspectives come together, bold ideas are given room to grow, and organizations are willing to turn what they learn into action.

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Before joining Santé Québec Outaouais, Dr. Bilodeau served as a Major General in the Canadian Armed Forces, capping a distinguished military career that included numerous clinical leadership, health system management, and governance roles. His career has been defined by service, accountability, and a commitment to building high-performing organizations in complex environments.

Dr. Bilodeau holds certification in Family Medicine and specialty certification in Emergency Medicine. His executive credentials include the Canadian Certified Physician Executive designation, the Certified Health Executive designation, an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and Fellowship in the Canadian College of Health Leaders. He completed a Master’s degree in Public Administration at the Royal Military College of Canada and has served as an Accreditation Canada surveyor since 2013.

An active contributor to health leadership and governance nationally, Dr. Bilodeau has served on the Board of Directors of the Canadian College of Health Leaders since 2020 and has chaired the Board since June 2025. He also serves on the boards of the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research and the Direction des assurances du réseau de la santé et des services sociaux – SigmaSanté (DARSSS).

Dr. Cohn received his medical degree from the University of Essen, Germany. After his postdoctoral fellowship at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute in the laboratory of Dr. Kevin Campbell, he moved to Baltimore where he was the first combined resident in paediatrics and genetics at the Johns Hopkins University. He subsequently joined the faculty of the McKusickNathans Institute of Genetic Medicine at Johns Hopkins, where he became the director of the worlds’ first multidisciplinary centre for Hypotonia, which has earned national and international recognition. Dr. Cohn was also the director of the medical genetics residency program at Johns Hopkins. He has received numerous awards including the David M. Kamsler Award for outstanding compassionate and expert care of pediatric patients in 2004; First Annual HarvardPartners Center for Genetics and Genomics Award in Medical in 2006; and the NIH Young Innovator Award in 2008.

Over the last few years, Dr. Cohn has developed an interest in applying a concept of Precision Child Health to the care of children. His own research focuses on implementing genome editing technologies for the treatment of neurogenetic disorders.

Before joining HSO and AC, Frédéric led the CIUSSS du Nord-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, where he introduced a population-based care model for 450,000 residents, integrating acute, primary, mental health, and community services. As CEO of the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), he positioned the hospital among the world’s best through precision medicine, digital modernization and strategic patient experience improvements. At Santé Québec, as Executive Vice President, Operations and Transformation, he coordinated a $37 billion provincial health and social services network serving nine million people.

Frédéric is known for his results-oriented, collaborative, and empowering leadership, consistently advancing governance, quality of care, and large-scale transformation. He is passionate about improving patient experience and population health through system redesign and people-centred care.

An Adjunct Clinical Professor at Université de Montréal School of Public Health, Frédéric has also served on boards such as Medteq+, Montreal InVivo, and the Nantes University Strategic Council in France. Bilingual in English and French, he is an active member of the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua) and holds a Ph.D. in public health, a master’s in health administration, and a bachelor’s in occupational therapy.

Under his leadership, Reconnect has advanced seniors care expansion, mental health and addiction supports, strengthened cross-sector partnerships, and embedded quality and performance frameworks aligned with system priorities.

Under her leadership, innovative programs have flourished, including Health Access Thorncliffe Park, the Thorncliffe Park Community Hub, the East Effort Community Health Ambassador Program and expansion of Interprofessional Primary Care Teams as part of the Primary Care Action Plan investments. As FHC celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025, Jen is committed to further strengthening team-based primary health care to effectively address the social determinants of health.

Jen is LEAN certified, trained in the LEADS Leadership framework, and certified in Community Health Leadership from Rotman School of Business. She holds a master’s degree in public health from the University of Toronto. In 2025, Jen was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her exceptional community service. Outside of her professional pursuits, Jen enjoys spending time with her daughter, walking her dog, and reading.

Under her leadership, CSCHN has continued to expand its reach and develop innovative approaches in primary care, mental health, health promotion, newcomer services, healthy aging, and community engagement. France is particularly passionate about health equity, the social determinants of health, and building strong partnerships that improve access and outcomes for Francophone and diverse communities.

She brings to her leadership a strong belief that healthier communities are built through collaboration, innovation, and a deep understanding of the people they serve.

As the former Deputy Minister of Health for Alberta, Mr. Tremblay played a pivotal role in advancing the province’s health system transformation. He led the development and implementation of health priorities and mandates, oversaw multi-billion-dollar budgets, and guided Alberta through key healthcare reforms. His extensive cross-sectoral experience provides a unique, integrated perspective on public service delivery, health system governance, and organizational change in Alberta.

Mr. Tremblay holds a Master’s degree in Economic Geography and the Professional Economic Developer (Ec.D.) designation. He has also completed advanced executive leadership programs through Cornell University, Queen’s School of Business, the Ivey Business School at Western University, and the University of Alberta. In addition, he has also earned the ICD.D designation through the Institute of Corporate Directors.