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Board of Directors
Cory Labrecque
Cory Andrew Labrecque, PhD, is associate professor of bioethics and theological ethics, and the inaugural chair of educational leadership in the ethics of life at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies at Université Laval in Quebec City.
Marylou Scott-Smith
Marylou serves as the Administrator for the Canadian Bioethics Society, and supports the Board in its effort to build organizational capacities for the CBS.
Bashir Jiwani
Bashir Jiwani, PhD, is Lead Ethicist and Executive Director, Ethics and Diversity Services, at the Fraser Health Authority which serves one of Canada’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse regional populations.
Zachary Walbaum
Zachary has a B.A. (Hons) in Philosophy from Brandon University, a Master of Philosophy (Humanities), and a Master of Health Ethics from Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Zachary works full-time as a Clinical Research Coordinator for Interior Health in Kelowna, B.C.
Kristina Kékesi-Lafrance
Angel Petropanagos
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..
Jessie Van Leeve
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
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.
Valentin Kravtchenko
Valentin Kravtchenko has 7 years of experience in project management and over a decade in communication – with a focus on new media, new technologies, and social entrepreneurship. He founded Grey-Box.ca, a social innovation startup.
Moji Adurogbangba
Moji is currently the System-Level Ethicist at Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia. She promotes and advances ethical decision-making through the consultation process, developing and reviewing policy guidelines and strategies.
Victoria Seavilleklien
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.
Katherine Duthie
Katherine Duthie is a member of the AHS Clinical Ethics Service, and is the Clinical Ethicist at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton. Katherine’s educational background includes a BSc in Biology (minor Philosophy), an MA in Philosophy, and a PhD in Public Health.
Meredith Schwartz
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 at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Since arriving in Quebec in 2022, Meredith has held the position of Clinical and Organizational Ethics Councillor for the Montreal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre.
David LeBlanc
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!
Megan Bailey
Megan Bailey has a Master’s in Health Policy and Equity from York University and is currently completing a Ph.D. in Ethics and Public Affairs at Carleton University. She has professional experience grounded in acute care settings with formal clinical ethics training from William Osler Health System in Brampton, Ontario, where she is a Senior Clinical Ethics Intern.
