Meet Our Staff
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LESLIE KEENAN - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Leslie's role gives her a bird’s eye view of the Division as a whole – member needs, partner needs, Board strategy, staff skills and resources available to support all of these. She has experienced this role over a number of years and has concluded it’s best described as a listener, an analyzer, a planner, a connector and an evaluator (with a big heart). Working with a talented team leaves Leslie free to connect with other organizational leaders to help us fulfill our mission and partner on like-minded initiatives. E: executive.director@sidfp.com C: (778) 584-0723 | Tuesday-Friday |
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BECCA ZWICKER - OFFICE MANAGER Becca's works directly with the Board of Directors, oversees member services, and focuses on financial management. When not at work you can find her hiking local trails, cuddling with her two dogs, or spending time with friends and family. P: (250) 658-3303 | Monday - Thursday C: (250) 882-2480 l Friday |
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VICKY BUI - EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR Vicky brings her exceptional admin support skills and bubbly personality to the team. She works closely with multiple committees, the Board of Directors and most importantly, the Executive Director of the Division. Vicky holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and wants to apply her knowledge and skills to a professional and healthy work environment. When not at work you can find her at multiple local restaurants, outdoors gardening or stretching her body with the sick yoga moves. |
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SOPHIE LAMARRE - RECRUITMENT & RETENTION Sophie joined the South Island Division in March 2023 as the Recruitment and Retention Coordinator. In this role, she supports Family Physicians who are looking to relocate to the region and those already serving local communities. She prioritizes relationship building and active listening in her work to ensure the needs of physicians at all stages of their careers are understood and addressed. She is a practicing paramedic working out of Victoria and has an undergraduate degree in Community Development. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Disaster and Emergency Management. |
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JOHN BAYACA - ATTACHMENT COORDINATOR John is the Attachment Coordinator with the South Island Division of Family Practice. He helps Primary Care Providers (i.e. Family Physicians and Nurse Practitioners) and patients meet their needs with patient attachment and health management respectively. Monday – Friday |
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TANIS WYNN - IN-PRACTICE CONSULTANT As an In-Practice Consultant, Tanis’ role is to assess medical system clinics to identify any larger system issues impacting Family Practice, and to support opportunities to improve best practices. Tanis will work alongside you and your clinic staff to develop new strategies and will assist with practice transitions. Tanis acts as a contact for newly recruited Family Physicians and participates in the Resident Engagement Working Group. She also provides professional development and facilitation to MOAs. Tanis’ background as a Practice Manager and consultant allows for fluent conversations regarding your practice needs and supports. Contact her at: P: 1-236-304-1312 | Monday-Friday |
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ASPASIA ZABARAS - PRIMARY CARE NETWORK DIRECTOR Sia is the Director of the South Island Primary Care Network (PCN) – Western Communities and Saanich Peninsula. She oversees the implementation of the two PCN Service Plans approved in 2018. Working with the collaborative partners of the PCN, as leader of the program, her day consists of staffing, budget development and management, supporting governance and decision making, model development, supporting FPs in issue and change management in team-based care, project management, evaluation, and reporting. Sia is here to be present, to listen and learn and foster relationships and innovations needed to build access to culturally safe primary care as defined by people living in the communities. E: aspasia.zabaras@sidfp.com | Monday - Thursday |
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JENEEN HUNT - PRIMARY CARE NETWORK MANAGER Jeneen started with the South Island Division of Family Practice in December 2021 as the Primary Care Network Manager. Her role consists of working closely with the Primary Care Network Director to ensure that both PCNs (Western Communities and Saanich Peninsula) are professionally run on a day-to-day basis that incorporates good governance and supports Practices to achieve their objectives. She is honoured to be working with her team, stakeholders and health professionals to work towards providing better primary care for all. E: jeneen.hunt@sidfp.com | Monday-Friday |
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KELLY AUCOIN - PRIMARY CARE NETWORK CHANGE MANAGER Kelly brings with her an extensive background working for a wide variety of community development organizations, from non-profits to municipal and federal government, with experience managing initiatives with community wide impact. She truly understands and believes in the value of working as part of multi-disciplinary team and uses a strength-based approach to motivate, lead, and foster relationships. Kelly previously supported military members and families of the military and believes that a community connected across agencies, supported by leaders and one that prioritizes inclusivity, possesses the building blocks for a healthy community. She is delighted to have the opportunity to work alongside health care professionals and all stakeholders to enhance the delivery of primary care through her role. E: kelly.aucoin@sidfp.com | Monday-Friday |
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MERLYN MALESCHUK - PRIMARY CARE NETWORK CHANGE MANAGER Merlyn joined the South Island Division in May 2022 as the PCN Change Manger for the Saanich Peninsula. Merlyn has worked in primary care for many years and has a passion for quality improvement. Merlyn considers himself a problem solver, change maker, and systems thinker. The foundation of all his work is relationship building. Merlyn believes that maintaining and sustaining longitudinal relationships is a key catalyst to driving significant, positive change. Merlyn is delighted to have the opportunity to work alongside healthcare professionals and all stakeholders to enhance the delivery of primary care. E: merlyn.maleschuk@sidfp.com | Monday-Friday |
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TINA DICKSON - PRIMARY CARE NETWORK ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Tina Dickson is the Administrative Coordinator with the South Island Division, PCN Team. Her role with the PCN is to provide administrative support to PCN Committees and work with the team to provide open, honest communication with all the Stakeholders and the public while providing better access to Primary Care. E: tina.dickson@sidfp.com | Monday-Friday P: (250) 658-3303 |
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PARDEEP VIRK - PRIMARY CARE NETWORK ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Pardeep's role with the PCN is to provide administrative support to PCN Committees, Working Groups, and work with the PCN team to provide timely, open, and honest communication with all stakeholders to help develop a better process for delivering access to Primary Care. P: (250) 658-3303 |
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KIM BROWN - PCN PROJECT MANAGER Kim is the PCN Project Manager with the South Island Division of Family Practice. Her role within the PCN is to build relationships and understand the world of providers' and patients' needs while navigating the PCN system. Kim facilitates the attachment of patients in need to family physicians and nurse practitioners; and develops, designs and manages the attachment mechanism within the Primary Care Network. She believes that the Division should represent all of its members, their unique experiences, values and perspectives. E: attachment@sidfp.com | Monday-Friday |
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CATHY GIRARD - PRIMARY CARE NETWORK ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Cathy started with the Division in 2021 to provide administrative support to the Primary Care Network team on an as-needed basis. She is very approachable and happy to assist in any way she can. |
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JULIE LAMBERT - COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR Julie’s role as Communications Advisor is to create, clarify and communicate information that it is accessible, timely and relevant for members of the PCN and the public. She is an editor and writer with extensive experience in literacy and healthcare communications. E: communications@sidfp.com | Tuesday-Thursday |
