Boards of Health Section Chair / BOH Section East Region Rep
Tammy DeGiovanni is a dynamic health leader with over 25 years of experience. She holds a Master of Health Administration, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and is a Certified Health Executive with the Canadian College of Health Leaders.
Tammy’s career began as a Registered Nurse across diverse settings. She then moved into leadership roles in pediatric acute care, including the organization-wide implementation of an electronic health record. She is now the Senior Vice-President of Clinical Services and Chief Nurse Executive at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, overseeing all clinical programs, nursing and health professional practices. Tammy serves on the CHEO Board and various regional and provincial committees to advance healthcare system changes. She collaborates with the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Health Sciences as a guest lecturer and works with the CHEO Research Institute to integrate evidence-based care. Additionally, Tammy has been Vice-Chair of the Ottawa Board of Health for six years and is active in community organizations related to the arts, schools, sports, and her neighborhood.
Tammy’s extensive leadership and strategic expertise make her an ideal candidate for the alPHa Board of Directors, with a strong focus on governance structures that help teams achieve their mandates, aligning with the goals of Public Health Boards across the Province.
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