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A warm CHEO welcome to our newest board members: Dr. Seema Nagpal, Altaf Bhulji, and Nancy Naylor. Each bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and a shared commitment to the CHEO mission and vision:
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Dr. Seema Nagpal: Dr. Nagpal is an epidemiologist with broad leadership experience in scientific operations. Currently the Chief Science Officer of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society, Dr. Nagpal works closely with governments, health care professionals, partner organizations and patient groups to drive impactful change within the health system.
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Altaf Bhulji: With over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, hotel management and operations, Altaf holds extensive experience in facility management, finance and environmental sustainability.
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Nancy Naylor: Nancy has held several leadership roles in the Ontario public service, including Deputy Minister, and led major projects in funding, labour relations, infrastructure, information technology and public policy.
Find more information about the CHEO Board of directors.
About CHEO
Based in Canada’s capital, CHEO is a globally renowned health institution with a mission to provide exceptional care and support to children, youth and their families. Opening our doors in 1974, we offer a full range of specialized pediatric care and services to children from eastern and northern Ontario, western Quebec and Nunavut. Our site is home to a hospital, a children’s treatment centre, a school, a research institute, and is affiliated with the University of Ottawa as an academic health science centre. Named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, we are home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives.