Board of Directors
The Thames Valley Family Health Team Board of Directors has 11 members, and is composed of physicians and nurse practitioners as well as individuals elected from outside the Family Health Team who bring specific experiences and skills to the benefit of our organization. The board oversees the activities of the Thames Valley Family Health Team.
For 2024/25, board members are:
- Erin Bonthron ( Secretary/ Treasurer)
- Sundas Kellow
- John Mockler
- Chiamaka Odunukwe
- Jennifer Parr
- Liisa Sheldrick
- Jennifer Speziale
- Tristan Squire-Smith
- James Stewart
- Jamie Wickett (Vice Chair)
- Jodi Younger (Board Chair)
Leadership Team
- Mike McMahon, Executive Director
- Jill Strong, Director of Operations
- Dr Eric Wong, Medical Director
- Lisa Vreugdenhil, Director, Clinical Services
- Drina Silva, Primary Care Communications Lead
- Stacey Griffin, Governance Executive
Join our Board of Directors
The Thames Valley Family Health Team (TVFHT) is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, team-based primary health care to over 162,000 patients. Our interdisciplinary team includes nurse practitioners, nurses, mental health counsellors, pharmacists, dietitians, occupational and respiratory therapists, working collaboratively to provide patient-centered care.
The TVFHT Board of Directors is a skills-based, policy governance board comprised of eleven (11) directors, including:
- A minimum of five (5) Directors who are primary care providers (Physicians and/or Nurse Practitioners).
- Six (6) Directors elected by the Board, committed to advancing primary health care leadership and enhancing the well-being of the Thames Valley community.
The Board is dedicated to fostering a culture of employee wellness, integration and collaboration, health equity, and leadership in primary care. Collectively, members bring expertise in governance, strategic planning, quality, healthcare, business management, finance, law, collaboration, risk management, patient advocacy, and public service.
We are actively seeking candidates to join our Board of Directors and Board Committees for the 2025/26 Board term, commencing in Fall 2025.
We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and skills who are passionate about making a difference in the health and well-being of our communities. Directors are appointed for a three-year term, with the option to reapply for one additional term.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application electronically through our Careers page or via the following links:
- Board Member: Volunteer Member (Primary Care Provider)
- Volunteer: Finance & Audit Committee of the Board
- Volunteer: Governance & Planning Committee of the Board
- Volunteer: Quality Committee of the Board
For additional inquiries, please contact Stacey Griffin, Governance Executive, at [email protected]