Oak Valley Health Executive and Leadership Team

Julia Raudanskis, the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at Oak Valley Health, oversees the organization's financial health and strategic fiscal planning. Raudanskis manages all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring fiscal responsibility across Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and the Reactivation Care Centre. This critical role supports the delivery of high-quality patient-centered care by optimizing financial resources for diagnostic and emergency services, as well as clinical programs in acute care, mental health, and children's services. Julia Raudanskis guides financial strategies that enable Oak Valley Health to serve over 468,000 patients annually while maintaining an honoured-to-care mindset. The Chief Financial Officer's responsibilities include managing investments, securing funding, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. By providing robust financial oversight, Raudanskis empowers the organization to achieve its mission and deliver an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge, and beyond.

Elena Pacheco, the Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Oak Valley Health, directs the day-to-day operations of the organization's hospitals and Reactivation Care Centre. Pacheco oversees the efficient functioning of Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient-centered care to over 468,000 individuals annually. This executive leadership role encompasses managing clinical operations, optimizing resource allocation, and enhancing operational workflows to support diagnostic and emergency services, along with programs in acute care, mental health, and children's services. Elena Pacheco drives operational excellence by fostering collaboration among the 586 professional staff, over 3,000 staff, and 930 volunteers, reinforcing the honoured-to-care mindset. The Chief Operating Officer's strategic focus is on improving patient experience and operational efficiency across the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team. Pacheco's leadership ensures that Oak Valley Health consistently provides an extraordinary patient experience to residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge, and beyond.

Caroline Geenen, the Chief of Staff at Oak Valley Health, directs medical affairs and physician relations, ensuring clinical excellence across Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and the Reactivation Care Centre. Geenen oversees the integration of medical staff into the organization's strategic initiatives, fostering a collaborative environment that supports the delivery of patient-centered care. This leadership position involves guiding clinical program development and ensuring adherence to the highest standards of medical practice. By aligning physician expertise with the organization's mission, Caroline Geenen enhances diagnostic and emergency services, as well as specialized clinical programs in acute care medicine, surgery, addictions, mental health, and children's services. The Chief of Staff role is critical in maintaining the honoured-to-care mindset and driving an extraordinary patient experience for the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge, and surrounding areas. Geenen's oversight ensures seamless coordination between medical teams and administrative functions, directly impacting patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Felix Zhang, the Health Vice President, Digital & Chief Information Officer at Oak Valley Health, architects the organization's digital transformation and information technology strategy. Zhang leads the implementation of advanced technological solutions to enhance patient care delivery, operational efficiency, and data security across all facilities, including Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital. This role involves overseeing the digital infrastructure that supports diagnostic and emergency services, as well as clinical programs in acute care, mental health, and childbirth. Felix Zhang drives innovation in digital health platforms, ensuring seamless integration of systems to improve patient experience and streamline workflows for over 3,000 staff and 930 volunteers. The Chief Information Officer's focus extends to leveraging data analytics for improved decision-making and resource allocation, directly supporting the honoured-to-care mindset. By championing digital advancements, Zhang ensures Oak Valley Health remains at the forefront of community healthcare in Ontario, serving over 468,000 patients annually with cutting-edge technology.

Rebecca Mackenzie, the Vice President, Patient and Community Experience, Governance and Chief Communications Officer at Oak Valley Health, champions patient-centered care and community engagement. Mackenzie leads initiatives to enhance the patient journey and strengthen relationships with the communities served by Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and the Reactivation Care Centre. This executive role involves overseeing governance structures, ensuring accountability, and managing all internal and external communications to uphold the organization's mission. Rebecca Mackenzie drives strategies that foster an honoured-to-care mindset, directly impacting the experience of over 468,000 patients annually. The Chief Communications Officer's focus includes developing effective communication plans that highlight the organization's commitment to diagnostic and emergency services, and clinical programs in acute care, mental health, and children's services. Mackenzie ensures transparent and consistent messaging, reinforcing Oak Valley Health's dedication to delivering an extraordinary patient experience to residents across Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge, and beyond.