The Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers from the bioethics community who are elected by the CBS-SCB membership.
Marika Warren holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Toronto and is an Assistant Professor…
Marika Warren holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Toronto and is an Assistant Professor with Dalhousie University’s Department of Bioethics…. Marika’s research interests are broadly centered on social justice and health, with a particular interest in ethical problems facing health care providers in everyday practice. Much of her work is devoted to building ethics capacity to address these challenges.
Cory Andrew Labrecque, PhD, is a full professor of bioethics and theological ethics and holds the Chair in…
Cory Andrew Labrecque, PhD, is a full professor of bioethics and theological ethics and holds the Chair in Leadership in the Teaching of Ethics of Life at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies at Laval University, where he also serves as associate dean for academic affairs. His work focuses on how the Abrahamic religions—and more specifically the Roman Catholic tradition—address ethical issues in medicine (particularly those related to end-of-life care), biotechnology (including artificial intelligence in the context of healthcare), and ecology.
Angel Petropanagos is an Ethicist in the Ethics Quality Improvement (EQI) Lab at William Osler Health System…
Angel Petropanagos is an Ethicist in the Ethics Quality Improvement (EQI) Lab at William Osler Health System, in Brampton, Ontario. She is also the Co-Managing Editor of Impact Ethics and the co-founder and co-chair of the Ontario Practicing Healthcare Ethicists Community of Practice.
Babitha is a Quality and Patient Safety Leader at Scarborough Health Network, where she is committed to advancing…
Babitha is a Quality and Patient Safety Leader at Scarborough Health Network, where she is committed to advancing healthcare excellence through continuous quality improvement and a strong focus on patient safety. Over Babitha’s 20 years in the healthcare sector, she has held various progressive leadership roles, bringing deep expertise and a patient-centered perspective to her work. She holds a Master of Health Administration from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) and has completed a Clinical Ethics Internship at William Osler Health System (WOHS), further enriching her approach to ethical decision-making in healthcare.
Winifred Badaiki is a Clinical and Organizational Ethicist with Hamilton Health Sciences where she had previously completed…
Winifred Badaiki is a Clinical and Organizational Ethicist with Hamilton Health Sciences where she had previously completed a Clinical and Organizational Ethics Fellowship. Winifred’s academic background includes a Master of Health Ethics from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a Doctor of Medicine from V.N Karazin Kharkiv National University, Kharkiv, Ukraine.
Andria Bianchi, PhD, is a Clinical Ethicist at Unity Health Toronto and Manager of their fellowship program…
Jessie Van Leeve is a Sr. Clinical Ethics Intern at William Osler Health System and graduate of Harvard…
Jessie Van Leeve is a Sr. Clinical Ethics Intern at William Osler Health System and graduate of Harvard Medical School’s Master of Bioethics degree program. A writer, creative and ethicist, Jessie is interested in engaging narrative as a tool to inspire cultural and attitudinal changes in health and society.
Monique Visser is an early career Ethicist with Alberta Health Services. Monique’s academic background includes a Master…
Monique Visser is an early career Ethicist with Alberta Health Services. Monique’s academic background includes a Master of Bioethics (MBE) from Harvard Medical School, and further ethics training by completing the Alberta Health Services two-year clinical ethics fellowship. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Rucha holds a Master of Health Science in Bioethics from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health…
Rucha holds a Master of Health Science in Bioethics from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, as well as a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the HBT Medical College and Dr. RN Cooper General Hospital in India. Rucha held multiple leadership roles at various organizations and institutions. Prior to joining Providence Health Care in 2023, Rucha was a volunteer in the field of clinical ethics and medical research at The Hospital for Sick Children, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto, Ontario.
Ale is a healthcare ethicist at PHSA, where she provides consultation for teams, patients and families. She…
Ale is a healthcare ethicist at PHSA, where she provides consultation for teams, patients and families. She is originally from Mexico City, and she is a proud Latina, recognizing that her ancestors were European settlers in Abya-Yala, where many Indigenous peoples and communities still thrive today. She has a Law Degree, a Master’s degree in Science, specifically in the area of Bioethics, and a PhD also in Bioethics from the National University of Mexico, UNAM.
Andrew D. Ross, PhD, HEC-C is a Clinical Ethicist within the Clinical Ethics Service of Health Shared Services, serving the Sturgeon Community…
Andrew D. Ross, PhD, HEC-C is a Clinical Ethicist within the Clinical Ethics Service of Health Shared Services, serving the Sturgeon Community Hospital, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Edmonton-area Suburban and Rural Acute Care, Community Mental Health & Addictions, and Emergency Medical Services. Andrew joined the Clinical Ethics Service in 2017, having previously worked at the Covenant Health Ethics Centre and at the University of Melbourne Office for Research Ethics and Integrity.
Katherine Duthie is a member of the AHS Clinical Ethics Service, and is the Clinical Ethicist..
Katherine Duthie est membre du service d’éthique clinique du PAPA et éthicienne clinique à l’hôpital Royal Alexandra d’Edmonton. Katherine est titulaire d’une licence en biologie (mineure en philosophie), d’une maîtrise en philosophie et d’un doctorat en santé publique.
Meredith Schwartz completed her doctoral studies in philosophy at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Meredith
Meredith Schwartz completed her doctoral studies in philosophy at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Meredith was a professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, where she taught philosophy and bioethics. Meredith is currently a Clinical and Organizational Ethics Councillor for the Montreal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre.
David LeBlanc is currently completing his undergraduate degree at Dalhousie University. He is double majoring in psychology and philosophy. David grew up in Halifax and has lived there all his life. David currently works in retail as well as childcare. He is super excited for this position and welcomes new ideas and feedback!
Amanda Porter is an Assistant Professor and Health Care Ethicist in the Department of Bioethics at Dalhousie University and part of the Ethics…
Amanda Porter is an Assistant Professor and Health Care Ethicist in the Department of Bioethics at Dalhousie University and part of the Ethics Collaborations Team that provides clinical and organizational ethics support at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health. Amanda completed her PhD in moral and political philosophy at Western University.
After studying and practicing engineering in France, Amélie redirected her career toward ethics and pursued further studies in Québec. She currently works within the healthcare system as an ethics counsellor in the province of Québec (CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches). She is actively involved in various ethics-related initiatives and committees.
Her interests focus particularly on the development of ethics in organizations and professional practices in ethics.
Artemisia is a nursing student at the University of Ottawa in the French-immersion program…
Artemisia is a nursing student at the University of Ottawa in the French-immersion program.
Cory Andrew Labrecque, PhD, is a full professor of bioethics and theological ethics and holds the Chair in Leadership in the Teaching of Ethics of Life at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies at Laval University, where he also serves as associate dean for academic affairs. His work focuses on how the Abrahamic religions—and more specifically the Roman Catholic tradition—address ethical issues in medicine (particularly those related to end-of-life care), biotechnology (including artificial intelligence in the context of healthcare), and ecology.
Babitha is a Quality and Patient Safety Leader at Scarborough Health Network, where she is committed to advancing healthcare excellence through continuous quality improvement and a strong focus on patient safety. Over Babitha’s 20 years in the healthcare sector, she has held various progressive leadership roles, bringing deep expertise and a patient-centered perspective to her work. She holds a Master of Health Administration from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) and has completed a Clinical Ethics Internship at William Osler Health System (WOHS), further enriching her approach to ethical decision-making in healthcare.
Winifred Badaiki is a Clinical and Organizational Ethicist with Hamilton Health Sciences where she had previously completed a Clinical and Organizational Ethics Fellowship. Winifred’s academic background includes a Master of Health Ethics from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a Doctor of Medicine from V.N Karazin Kharkiv National University, Kharkiv, Ukraine.
Ale is a healthcare ethicist at PHSA, where she provides consultation for teams, patients and families. She is originally from Mexico City, and she is a proud Latina, recognizing that her ancestors were European settlers in Abya-Yala, where many Indigenous peoples and communities still thrive today. She has a Law Degree, a Master’s degree in Science, specifically in the area of Bioethics, and a PhD also in Bioethics from the National University of Mexico, UNAM.
Deputy Membership Officer
Victoria Seavilleklein is a member of the Alberta Health Services (AHS) Clinical Ethics Service, and is the Clinical Ethicist for the central part of the province. She holds a PhD in Philosophy (specializing in Bioethics) from Dalhousie University.