Executive & Council

Nova Scotia Regulated Health Professions Network Executive

The Network is governed by a Council consisting of members identified in the Regulated Health Professions Act.   The Council elects or appoints the Executive Committee composed of members as set out in the Network By-Laws. The Network’s Executive Director is an ex-officio member of Council and the Executive Committee.

Executive Committee Members

College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia:  Karl Kowalczyk, Executive Director/Registrar

Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals: Julie Avery, Executive Director/Registrar

College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia: Kevin Wong, Registrar

Nova Scotia College of Medical Laboratory Technologists: Janice Jones, Executive Director/Registrar

Nova Scotia Dietetic Association: Jennifer Hemeon, Executive Manager

Nova Scotia Regulated Health Professions Network: Karren Fader, Interim Executive Director

Nova Scotia Regulated Health Professions Network Council Members

Member Representatives (eligibile to vote)

College of Dental Hygienists of Nova Scotia: Stacy Bryan, Registrar/CAO

Nova Scotia College of Nursing: Sue Smith, Chief Executive Officer and Registrar

College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia: Kevin Wong, Registrar

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia: Dr. D.A. (Gus) Grant, Registrar/CEO

Denturist Licensing Board: Maureen Hope, Registrar

Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia: Jenny Wright, Registrar/Executive Director

Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals: Julie Avery, Executive Director/Registrar

Nova Scotia College of Social Workers: Alec Stratford, Executive Director/Registrar

Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology: Dr. Gordon Butler, Registrar

Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors: Dr. Janis Noseworthy, Registrar

Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists: John Hubert, Registrar & Executive Director

Nova Scotia College of Dispensing Opticians: Brigitte MacInnes, Registrar

Nova Scotia College of Medical Laboratory Technologists: Janice Jones, Executive Director/Registrar

Nova Scotia College of Optometrists: Dr. Carl Davis

Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists: Bev Zwicker, Registrar and CEO

Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists: Joan Ross, Registrar

Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists: Tara Planetta, Registrar

Nova Scotia Dental Technicians Association: Christian Hall, President

Nova Scotia Dietetic Association: Jennifer Hemeon, Executive Manager

Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia: Dr. Doug Mackey, Registrar

College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia: Karl Kowalczyk,  Executive Director/Registrar

Member Representatives (non voting)

Nova Scotia Regulated Health Professions Network Karren Fader, Interim Executive Director

Department of Health and Wellness: Cindy Cruikshank, Director Health Workforce Policies and Programs