Get To Know Us
The qathet Division of Family Practice is a nonprofit that supports family physicians in strengthening primary care in qathet.
Our small team works closely with family physicians, nurse practitioners, specialists, and community partners.
From connecting qathet residents to care through the Health Connect Registry to offering education and peer support, our goal is simple: healthier people, supported providers, and a stronger community.
Our Vision
A healthy and resilient community.
Our Mission
Improve primary care for the benefit of patients and providers.
Our Core Values
Continuous improvement: Being adaptive and striving for excellence.
Accountability: Strengthening trust through openness and reflective action.
Collaboration: Working in partnership to build and sustain a healthier community.
Equity: Working towards fair and just opportunities for health and wellness.
Board of Directors
As a nonprofit, the qathet Division of Family Practice is governed by a Board of Directors that provides oversight, helps set priorities, and keeps us accountable to our members and community.
Our board is comprised of member and community directors.
Lyn Adamson
Co-Chair / Treasurer
Finance and Audit Committee
Jodie Foster, NP
Co-Chair
Dr. Charles van Zyl
Director / PCN Convenor
Dr. Christopher Morwood
Director
Derek Yang
Secretary
Nominations Committee
Meriko Kubota
Director
Nominations Committee
Dr. David May
Director / Physician Lead
Nominations Committee
Meet The Division Team
Brooke Taylor
Attachment and Pathways Lead
Brooke is the Attachment and Pathways Lead for the qDofFP. In this role, she advances equitable access to primary care and the adoption of online resources. Outside of work, Brooke enjoys gardening, being in nature, teaching Pilates, and spending time with her family.
Carly Martin
Recruitment, Retention, Retirement
Carly focuses on recruitment, retention, and retirement (the 3 Rs!) at qDoFP. She’s passionate about supporting a strong, connected healthcare community in qathet. When she's not working, Carly enjoys spending time with her family.
Christien Kaaij
Strategic Lead
Christien joined the Division in 2015 as a Project Lead. She currently serves as Strategic Lead, overseeing evaluation, with a strong commitment to community development and public health. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, biking, climbing, gardening, and playing the clarinet.
Ciara McLeod
Program & Project Lead
Ciara is at the Programs and Project Lead, supporting initiatives such as education, long-term care and communications. A lifelong resident of qathet, Ciara is passionate about her community and improving health care for local patients and providers. She enjoys bringing people together, building strong community connections, and turning ideas into practical initiatives that support better care. Outside of work, Ciara enjoys gardening, spending time outdoors, and making the most of the coast with her family.
Crystal Artindale
Operations Coordinator
Crystal has been with the qDoFP since 2017. In that time, she transitioned from working only a few hours a week to Operations Coordinator. Outside of work, Crystal enjoys gardening, pottery, and going to the beach.
Guy Chartier
Executive Director
In 2013, Guy joined qDoFP as Executive Director. He is passionate about making a positive difference in our community's health and members' professional fulfilment. With an MBA and an International Master's for Health Leadership, Guy's approach is to build strong governance and a professional team to meaningfully engage and support members.
Megan Amundsen
Finance Coordinator
Megan joined the team in 2022 as an admin assistant and now supports the qDoFP's daily financial operations as the Finance Coordinator. Outside of work, Megan is pursuing a Bachelor of Health Sciences to support her passion for healthy living.
Megan Sloan
Primary Care Network Manager
Megan first joined the qDoFP in 2011 and has been the Primary Care Network Manager since July 2022. She is passionate about building strong primary care teams and partnerships to meet the care needs of qathet residents.
Naomi Sturton
Administrative Assistant
As the Administrative Assistant, Naomi supports qDoFP members, partners, and the qDoFP team. Outside of work, Naomi is happiest outside (preferably in the sun) and spends most of her free time at the barn with her horse.
Our Strategic Plan
Read our strategic plan
On July 24, 2024, the qDoFP Board of Directors approved its 2024-27 strategic plan.
Changes include:
1. A mission statement that reflects our focus on primary care and clarifies where we have influence and who we support.
2. A priority that focuses on PCPs' wellness and professional satisfaction to address the issues of recruitment, retention and burnout.
3. A priority that focuses on supporting PCPs' ability to meet patients' needs and address access to health care for all residents in our community.
