Eastern Health Executive and Leadership Team

Helen Cooper, the Chief Executive Officer at Eastern Health, directs the organization's overall strategy and operational execution. Cooper oversees the delivery of comprehensive healthcare services to over 300,000 individuals across the Avalon, Burin, and Bonavista Peninsulas. This leadership role involves ensuring alignment with the Regional Health Authorities Act and maintaining tertiary level institutional services with provincial responsibilities. Cooper's focus includes driving initiatives related to client and family-centered care, emergency preparedness, and infection prevention and control throughout the service region. By championing national quality and safety standards, as demonstrated by the Accredited with Exemplary Standing status, Helen Cooper ensures Eastern Health provides direct provision of care across multiple facilities, solidifying its position as the largest integrated health organization in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Rama Devarajan, the Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director, Finance & Procurement at Eastern Health, directs all financial operations and procurement strategies. Devarajan manages the fiscal health of the organization, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to support comprehensive healthcare services for over 300,000 residents. This executive leadership position is fundamental to maintaining tertiary level institutional services and provincial responsibilities. Rama Devarajan oversees budgeting, financial planning, and procurement processes, driving cost-effectiveness and value across the Avalon, Burin, and Bonavista Peninsulas. By ensuring robust financial controls and strategic procurement, Devarajan supports Eastern Health's mission of client and family-centered care and its commitment to national quality and safety standards.

Justin Francis, the Chief Technology Officer at Eastern Health, architects and executes the organization's technology vision. Francis manages the integration of advanced technological solutions to enhance healthcare delivery across the Avalon, Burin, and Bonavista Peninsulas. This role is critical in supporting the comprehensive healthcare services provided by Eastern Health, ensuring robust infrastructure for provincial responsibilities. Justin Francis drives innovation in technology adoption, focusing on improving operational efficiency and patient care outcomes. The Chief Technology Officer's responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of technology strategies that support emergency preparedness and infection prevention and control measures, directly contributing to the organization's commitment to national quality and safety standards.

Suma Shivalingaiah, the Chief Information Officer at Eastern Health, directs the strategic management of information systems and data governance. Shivalingaiah ensures the integrity and accessibility of critical health information for a regional population exceeding 300,000 across Newfoundland and Labrador. This leadership position is vital for supporting the organization's full continuum of health and community services, including tertiary level institutional services. Suma Shivalingaiah champions the implementation of secure and efficient information technology solutions that bolster client and family-centered care and emergency preparedness. By focusing on data-driven insights, the Chief Information Officer enhances the organization's ability to meet national quality and safety standards, reinforcing Eastern Health's mission.

Alicia Liang, the Chief Marketing Officer, Emergency at Eastern Health, spearheads strategic communication and outreach initiatives, particularly concerning emergency services. Liang develops and implements marketing strategies that enhance public awareness and engagement with Eastern Health's comprehensive healthcare services across the Avalon, Burin, and Bonavista Peninsulas. This role is crucial for communicating the organization's commitment to emergency preparedness and its role in providing direct provision of care. Alicia Liang focuses on articulating the value of client and family-centered care and infection prevention and control measures to the regional population. The Chief Marketing Officer, Emergency ensures effective messaging regarding Eastern Health's provincial responsibilities and its dedication to national quality and safety standards.

Gregory Jarman, the Chief Information Officer (Acting) at Eastern Health, provides interim leadership for information systems and technology infrastructure. Jarman ensures the continuity of critical IT operations supporting the organization's extensive healthcare services across Newfoundland and Labrador. This acting role is pivotal in maintaining the seamless delivery of health and community services, including provincial responsibilities. Gregory Jarman focuses on operational stability and supporting ongoing projects that enhance client and family-centered care and emergency preparedness. The Chief Information Officer (Acting) works to uphold the organization's commitment to national quality and safety standards during this transitional period, ensuring data integrity and system reliability.