Members of St. Joseph's Board of Directors
St. Joseph's Health Care London's Board of Directors is comprised of 22 directors with a range of health care, business, and community service experience.
Shaun Boe
Dr. Boe is a Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University. Before joining Western as Dean in 2025, he served as Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Health at Dalhousie University from 2018 to 2025. He also spent 15 years as a professor in its School of Physiotherapy, with cross-appointments in Kinesiology, Psychology & Neuroscience, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Boe holds an Honours Bachelor of Physical Education (Kinesiology) from Brock University, as well as a Master of Physical Therapy and a PhD in Kinesiology from Western. An active researcher, he leads studies focused on enhancing understanding of the brain’s ability to change as we learn or re-learn skills. This knowledge can then be applied to interventions used in rehabilitation after brain injury to maximize recovery for the benefits of patients, including survivors of stroke. His work spans neuroscience and rehabilitation, with a focus on entrepreneurship and commercialization in neurotechnology
Dr. Boe was appointed to St. Joseph’s Board of Directors April 1, 2025 as an ex-officio member.
Stephen Bolton
Stephen is the former CEO at Libro Credit Union. An organization he supported from 1988 to 2023, with the last 11 years of his career serving as President & CEO. During his tenure as CEO, he led significant organizational reinvention as Libro embraced a bold new future as a social purpose, thought leader in southwestern Ontario based on a world-class theme. Embracing a Purpose mantra of growing prosperity and embracing bold changes Libro grew from $1.7 Billion in Assets under management to over $7 Billion by Dec 2022 with a Membership base increasing from 56,000 to over 114,000 under Stephen’s tenure as CEO.
Stephen holds an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from the Ivey Business School, Western University, an Institute of Corporate Directors, Director (ICD.D) from the Rotman School of Management, and a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from the University of Windsor. He has also completed an Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program at the University of Guelph and numerous courses through the Canadian Securities Institute.
Stephen has supported a number of organizations as a board member including national firms in the credit union sector including the Canadian Credit Union Association (Inaugural chair in 2015), and vice chair at Credential Financial Inc. Past community directorships include, Madame Vanier Children services, Foundation Western, London Chamber of Commerce, London Economic Development Corp., and Western Morrissette entrepreneurship advisory board.
Stephen presently serves as a Director of the Western Fair Association, Verge SVX, London Cross Cultural Learner Center’s (campaign cabinet), and St. Joseph’s Health Care.
Stephen has demonstrated he is a builder of business, and an effective governor. He is a proven leader that has a passion for building and governing high performing teams, culture, vision, and leading reinvention in a highly regulated sector.
After serving one year on the Resource Planning & Audit Committee (RPAC) of the Board of Directors for St. Joseph’s Health Care London, Stephen was invited to join the Board as a Director in June 2025. In addition to his Director responsibilities, Stephen is also serving as the Vice-Chair of RPAC and Chair of the Investment Subcommittee of RPAC.
Peter Cassidy
June 2022, Peter Cassidy is retired from serving as the Principal of John Paul II Catholic Secondary School in East London. He served as a school administrator since 2002 and was a teacher in the London District Catholic Board since 1990, assigned to Regina Mundi College, John Paul II and Catholic Central. He has served as Principal and Vice Principal at St. Josephs in St. Thomas and JPII and was given the distinction of opening the new Saint Andre Bessette Catholic Secondary School. Peter enjoyed five years of teaching experience in Hamilton prior to moving to London. He holds a Diploma of Architectural Technology from Fanshawe College, a bachelor's degree in History and a Master of Education from Western University. He was raised in St. Thomas and is a graduate of St. Joseph's Catholic High School.
Peter is the Chair of the Quality Committee of St. Joseph’s Board of Directors and a member of the Governance Committee along with his assignment to the Board of Governors. He enjoys serving as a citizen voice on the Hospital Board and finds the experience enlightening and challenging.
Peter also sits on the Alumni Committee of Fanshawe College and was honoured as a distinguished alumnus in 2019. He is extremely proud of his association with Fanshawe and likes to tout the merits of a practical education when talking to students. He continues his engagement with education serving as a supply teacher and administrator.
Peter has been married to Susan since 1990 and they have three grown children. In his free time, he enjoys reading, sketching drawing, participating in local trivia contests and supporting his children in their adventures. Peter and Sue are parish members at St. Michaels parish.
Mat Daley
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Mat Daley is the Director of Information Technology Services with the City of London, bringing 20 years of management experience across the public and private sectors and five distinct industries. He has served for ten years on the Board of Directors of LARG*net and, as an entrepreneur, has helped lead three start-up companies.
Mat holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Waterloo and a graduate degree in Public Administration from Western University. He is also a designated Project Management Professional and a graduate of the Chief Information Officer program at Carnegie Mellon University.
A proud Londoner, Mat is committed to strengthening the quality of life for Londoners and residents across the broader region. Since 2012, he has contributed to a number of community leadership initiatives, including work with partners such as Western University.
After serving for one year on the Resource Planning and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors for St. Joseph’s Health Care London, Mat was invited to join the Board as a Director in June 2026. In addition to his responsibilities as a Director, he continues to serve as a voting member of the Resource Planning and Audit Committee.
Paul Dugsin
Paul is Founding Partner at Raiven Capital, a Canada-Silicon Valley technology venture capital fund. Raiven Capital is focused on Series A investments in highly scaleable ventures focused on AI, 5G and IoT technologies. Paul is an investor and strategic planner that has secured $1B in funds for technology and R&D initiatives in Canada, the US, Germany, and Brazil through his consultancy, Magnus Associates. Special areas of focus include: complex and international partnership development, large-scale innovation and R&D strategy, resource alignment, and multi-party funding initiatives.
Paul is also a Senior Associate in the Innovation Policy Lab, Munk School of Global Affairs, UofT, and an Advisory Board Member to the Translational Health Graduate Program at the UofT Faculty of Medicine. Paul is alumni of the TRIUM program, an integrated Global EMBA graduate degree issued by the London School of Economics (UK), New York University, and HEC School of Management (France). Paul also holds an HBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business.
Paul served on St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation Board of Directors (2016 – 2022) and also enjoyed being the Foundation Board’s representative at St. Joseph’s Health Care Board of Directors (2019 – 2022) (Hospital Board). Upon the conclusion of his term with the Foundation June 2022, Paul expressed interest in continuing to volunteer with St. Joseph’s and was appointed the community Member on the Hospital Board’s Governance Committee. After serving two years he was invited to join the Hospital Board of Directors June 2024.
Paul is also a proud father of three children and has been a resident of London, Ontario since 1997.
Mary Gillett
Mary Gillett is a Professor Emerita at the Ivey Business School, Western University. She is the past Faculty Director of the Executive MBA Program and continues to teach in that program. She has a BA in Business Administration from Western University. She earned her CPA designation with Clarkson Gordon (now Ernst & Young). In 2011, Mary was elected a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario in recognition of her career achievements as well as service to the community and the profession.
Mary thoroughly enjoys being in the classroom and has received numerous awards for excellence in teaching and service to the school. As well, Mary received The Vanier Roots and Wings Award in 2007 in recognition of her contributions to the children's mental health sector.
Mary has served on the Boards of several small to medium sized non-profit organizations and has been involved in two significant amalgamations in this sector. Mary was appointed a Director of St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s Board of Directors (St. Joseph's Board) June 2019. Prior to this she served two years on the Resource Planning & Audit Committee of St. Joseph's Board. In June 2025, Mary was appointed as Vice-Chair of St. Joseph's Board. She is also an elected member of the Board at Mainstreet Credit Union.
Christopher Hansebout, MD
Dr. Hansebout is an anesthesiologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine at Western University. He completed residency training in the United States and holds board certifications in anesthesiology and critical care medicine. He completed further fellowship training in regional anesthesia and perioperative echocardiography and ultrasonography at Western University.
His clinical and academic interests include regional anesthesia and point-of-care and perioperative ultrasonography, and he is involved in several research projects in these fields. He is involved in residency education, being the University Hospital site coordinator for the residency program. He has further interest in health ethics, being a member of the Western University Health Sciences Research Ethics Board and the London Health Sciences Centre Ethics Committee.
Dr. Hansebout is an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors (Board) at St. Joseph’s Health Care London as the current President of the Professional Staff Organization. He is a member of the following standing committees of the Board: Medical Advisory Committee and the Governance Committee.
Joan Hubert
Joan is a strong voice for continuous improvement. Following a traumatic car accident in 2016, Joan spent more than five months as an inpatient at Parkwood Institute completing her rehabilitation. Since that time Joan has been a patient advisor on various projects and committees and served 4 years as a member of the Quality Committee of St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s Board of Directors.
Joan’s educational background includes medical administration, business administration and organizational management. Joan is also fluent in Spanish. Her professional background spans across both the private and public sector including health care.
Joan was appointed as a Director on St. Joseph’s Health Care London Board of Directors June 2022. For the 2026/27 Board cycle Joan is serving as the Chair of the Quality Committee and as a voting member on the Executive and Governance Committees.
Assaf Kadar
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Dr. Assaf Kadar is a Hand and Wrist Surgery consultant at the Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre (HULC) at St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s). He is an Assistant Professor at the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery in Schulich School of Medicine at Western University. Dr. Kadar serves as a clinical and academic lead in hand and wrist biomechanics for the HULC bioengineering lab.
Dr. Assaf Kadar graduated from the Hebrew University School of Medicine Summa Cum Laude and completed his Orthopedic Residency at the Orthopedic Division at Tel Aviv Medical Center. Following completion of his residency, he spent three years of additional training in hand, wrist, elbow and trauma surgery. His first fellowship was at Tel Aviv Medical Center Hand and Elbow Unit; his second fellowship Was at Yale Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma Section, New Haven, CT; and his third fellowship was at the Hand and Upper Limb Centre in London, ON.
Dr. Kadar received several awards and recognitions including the Linscheid-Dobyns Excellence in Wrist Research Award of the American Hand Society (ASSH); Department of Surgery Clerkship Faculty Teacher Award. He was a recipient of the Tel Aviv Medical Center Scholarship for Leadership and Excellence in Medicine.
Dr. Kadar states that he is passionate about hand and wrist research. He spent a year at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota studying carpal bone vascularity and flexor tendon injuries. He has published numerous articles in the peer-reviewed literature and several book chapters. He also won several competitive grants, including the Mayo Clinic Biomedical Discovery Grant and the AMOSO grant.
Dr. Kadar’s elective practice involves all aspects of hand and wrist reconstructive surgery. His trauma practice involved treating injuries to the hand, wrist and elbow.
Dr. Kadar is an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors (Board) at St. Joseph’s Health Care London as the current Vice President of the Professional Staff Organization. He is a member of Medical Advisory Committee of the Board.
Paul King
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Paul King is a retired assurance partner with extensive experience in public accounting and a longstanding commitment to community service. A graduate of Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, Paul began his career with Deloitte & Touche in 1981 before joining Ford Keast LLP in 1992, where he served as a partner in the Assurance Group until his retirement on January 1, 2023. He became a Chartered Accountant through the Alberta Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1985 and was accepted into the Ontario Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1986.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Paul has contributed meaningfully to several community and volunteer organizations. He served as a board member and minor hockey coach with West London Minor Hockey from 1986 to 1991, and later held board leadership roles with BGC London, formerly the London Boys’ and Girls’ Club, including Treasurer and President. He currently serves as a member of the Quality Committee for the Board of St. Joseph’s Health Care, the Finance Committee of London Hunt and Country Club, and Golfers Care, an annual event that raises funds for the London Food Bank.
After serving two years on the Quality Committee of the Board of Directors for St. Joseph’s Health Care London, Paul was invited to join the Board as a Director in June 2026. In addition to his Director responsibilities, Paul continues to serve as a voting member on Quality Committee and is also serving as a voting member on the Resource Planning & Audit Committee.
Lynne Livingstone
Lynne Livingstone is a retired public servant with over 35 years of experience, known for her transformative impact in Ontario’s public service. In her various roles at the Province of Ontario and the City of London, and volunteer efforts, Lynne has championed initiatives that prioritize women, children, and marginalized communities.
She played a key role in creating Ontario’s Early Years Centre's (now EarlyON programs), providing vital resources to families across the province. Lynne also led the creation of the London Child and Youth Network, a collaborative effort to improve outcomes for children and families.
A passionate advocate for equity, inclusivity and safety, Lynne was instrumental in establishing the City’s Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression division, helping to ensure opportunities for all, and oversaw the implementation of key initiatives like A London For Everyone: An Action Plan to Disrupt Islamophobia.
As City Manager, Lynne’s leadership was pivotal during the COVID-19 pandemic, where she guided the City’s response and supported the community’s recovery. Her efforts in addressing homelessness, particularly the development of the Whole of Community System Response, have garnered national recognition.
Lynne is a proud alumnus of Western University (Hon BSC Microbiology and Immunology) and the University of Ottawa (Masters Health Administration).
After serving one year on the Governance Committee of the Board of Directors for St. Joseph’s Health Care London, Lynne was invited to join the Board as a Director in June 2025. In addition to her Director responsibilities, Lynne is also serving as a member on the Executive Committee, Governance Committee, Quality Committee and the Nominating Subcommittee.
Donna Ladouceur
Donna was appointed a Director of St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s Board of Directors in June 2019 and was appointed Chair of the Board June 2025. Prior to this she served three years on the Quality Committee of the Board.
Donna was the VP of Home and Community Care in the South West LHIN from 2017 until her retirement in November of 2019. During that time she also was appointed the interim CEO for a 6-month period. Prior to the LHIN and CCAC integration Donna had been the VP of Patient Care from 2007 until 2017 and prior to that a Director of Patient Care.
Donna has worked in the community since 1990 providing case management for hospitals, community and the children services team as well as leading the development of the End of Life Strategy for London and Middlesex. She was a branch manager prior to that for a community healthcare agency. Donna has 10 years' senior leadership experience in a hospital-based research clinic which was a joint venture between an acute care hospital and a pharmaceutical company, the first such venture in Canada.
Donna has a strong, demonstrated track record in leading the delivery of client-driven care which is innovative, integrated and accountable. She is a passionate advocate for consistency and equitable services delivery to clients and has a proven track record as a change leader and proven ability to create and sustain strong strategic partnerships. Donna has always demonstrated a commitment to a high quality patient experience as they journey through the complexities of the health care system. Donna is a nurse by background and resides with her family in Middlesex County. In June 2025.
Laura Lyons, MD
At St. Joseph’s Family Medical and Dental Centre, Dr. Laura Lyons is an academic family physician and team lead. She is an associate professor and full- time faculty member at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and provides supervision, teaching and mentoring to medical students and residents.
Dr. Lyons practices cradle to grave medicine, providing intrapartum obstetrics to palliative care. Her roles include Associate Department Head of Family Medicine at London Health Sciences Centre, and Pain/Addiction Medicine Coordinator with the Department of Family Medicine.
In addition, Dr. Lyons is an addiction medicine specialist and a valued consultant on addiction in pregnancy. She is actively involved in hospital and community programs that support people who use drugs, conducts research, and presents regularly at conferences on pregnancy complicated by psychosocial risks, mental health and addictions.
As the Chair of St. Joseph’s Medical Advisory Committee (MAC), Dr. Lyons will be championing the teaching and research mission of St. Joseph’s which includes looking at opportunities regarding patient safety and quality care, ensuring there is an effective credentialing process and overseeing the work of the MAC and its subcommittees. Pursuant to the By-Law of St. Joseph’s Health Care London, Dr. Lyons in her role as MAC Chair, is an ex-officio non-voting Member of St. Joseph’s Board of Directors.
Josh Melchers, CPA, CFP
Josh Melchers is an Investment Advisor with CIBC Wood Gundy, joining the company in 2020 and subsequently forming his own team in 2023. Josh graduated from the HBA program at the Ivey Business School and began his career at KPMG in Toronto, where he obtained his Chartered Professional Accountant designation. He has since earned his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designations, and has completed Level 1 of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Josh began his involvement with St. Joseph's Health Care London's (hospital) Board of Directors (Board) in 2024. After serving one year as Vice-Chair of the Resource Planning & Audit Committee (RPAC), he assumed the role of Chair of RPAC and Treasurer. In his capacity as Treasurer, Josh also serves on the Nominating Subcommittee and Investment Subcommittee of RPAC.
As an active member of the community, Josh is passionate about giving back and is enthusiastic about supporting the hospital's mission. His dedication to healthcare is deeply personal - motivated by his family's experience when their daughter was born six weeks early and spent four weeks in the NICU. The exceptional care and compassion that she received from the medical team inspired Josh to contribute his time and expertise to make a meaningful difference in the community.
In addition to spending quality time with his family, Josh enjoys running (having completed over five half marathons and two ultra-relays), as well as playing hockey, squash, and golf.
Anne-Marie Sanchez
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Anne-Marie Sánchez is a community-driven operations leader with extensive experience in the Anne-Marie Sanchez is the Associate Executive Director at London InterCommunity Health Centre, where she supports the organization in providing comprehensive health care, including primary care and community supports, to some of the most marginalized members of the London community. Prior to joining the Health Centre, Anne-Marie spent nine years as a consultant with the Centre for Organizational Effectiveness, working with nonprofit organizations across Southwestern Ontario.
Anne-Marie holds a double honours degree in French and Political Science from Western University, where she was a gold medal recipient, as well as a Master of Arts in Political Science from Wilfrid Laurier University, with a focus on human rights. More recently, she completed the Advanced Health Care Leadership Program through the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and is currently pursuing her Certified Health Executive designation through the Canadian College of Health Leaders.
Anne-Marie has a longstanding commitment to community leadership and volunteerism. She previously served on the Executive Committee of Western University’s Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion (CRHESI). Her past community involvement also includes co-founding Women & Politics and serving as Vice-Chair of the City of London’s Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee. She has been recognized with the Urban League of London’s Green Umbrella Award, a Canada 150 Medal, and the Province of Ontario’s Leading Women Building Communities Award for her contributions to the community.
Anne-Marie began volunteering with St. Joseph’s Health Care London in June 2023 as a member of the Board’s Health Care Ethics Committee. In 2024, she joined the People & Mission Committee, where she continues to serve as a voting member. She was appointed to St. Joseph’s Board of Directors in June 2026.
Victoria Smye
Dr. Victoria Smye is faculty and the Director of the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University (2017-present).
Victoria began her academic career as faculty at the University of Victoria in BC (2001-2005) after almost 25 years in clinical practice, including as a program manager (Hamilton Regional Public Health) and as a clinical director, clinical nurse specialist (mental health/eating disorders) and provincial coordinator for the BC Provincial Eating Disorders Program. Prior to her current position at Western, she was faculty and Director, Nursing Programs, at Ontario Tech University (formerly UOIT) (2014-2017) and faculty (2005-2014) and Associate Director, Undergraduate Programs (2011-2013), in the School of Nursing, Faculty of Applied Sciences, at the University of British Columbia (UBC).
Victoria’s program of research is focused on addressing health inequity with particular relevance to policy and practice in the areas of Indigenous health and gender-based violence. Through her research, Victoria has contributed to anti-stigma/racism and health equity work in Canada and internationally, and to the uptake of equity-oriented approaches that include the concepts of cultural safety, trauma- and violence-informed care and harm reduction. Over the past two decades, Victoria has worked closely with several national, provincial and local organizations as a Board Member, including the Mood Disorders Society of Canada, the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC, and the Women’s Rural Resource Centre in Strathroy. She has been a consultant to organizations such as the Mental Health Commission of Canada and the Native Mental Health Association of Canada (now the First Peoples Wellness Circle). In addition, over the past 20 years she has been involved in a full range of committee and board activities across Canada to contribute to the shaping of nursing education provincially and nationally, for example, as a Board Member of the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) and the Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program (Chair, 2020-present).
Victoria began her volunteer work with St. Joseph’s Health Care London in June 2018, when she joined the Health Care Ethics Committee as a voting member representing the community. She became a Director of the Board June 2021.
Victoria lives in London with her partner and is a mother of three and grandmother to six children.
Amanda Thibeault
Amanda Thibeault is the Vice President Patient Care and Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) for St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) and is an Adjunct Lecturer at Western University.
In this role, she is responsible for the overall leadership and delivery of clinical operations for Parkwood Institute Main Building, which includes specialized rehabilitation, complex care, palliative care, geriatric services, and veterans care, along with Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care. Additionally, Amanda serves as the senior professional practice leader across all health disciplines, with responsibility for advancing nursing quality, professional standards, education, and interprofessional practice across St. Joseph’s.
Amanda has been a proud staff member of St. Joseph’s since 2002, holding various roles that span from clinical care, front line leadership, professional practice leadership and operational leader.
Amanda obtained both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Masters Degree in Nursing Science from Western University. She successfully completed the Rotman Advanced Health Leadership Certificate Course at the University of Toronto.
Janet Tufts
Janet Tufts retired July 2025 from her role as Executive Director of Operation Walk Canada, a national non-profit organization that provides hip and knee replacement surgery to people in developing countries who have no access to health care. Prior to this role, Janet served four years as the Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area. As a proven organizational leader in the public, private and nonprofit sectors, including two years as an education advisor to the Malaysian government, Janet’s areas of expertise include strategic planning, board governance, fund development, financial and human resources management, outcome evaluation, and communications and public relations.
Janet has an MBA from Athabasca University and also holds a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts in English from Western University.
Janet’s work history includes serving as the Executive Director of the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame, a Communication Consultant with St. Joseph’s Health Care London, and an instructor with Western Continuing Studies. Her lifelong commitment to volunteerism includes several humanitarian trips to third world countries.
Janet began her volunteer work with St. Joseph’s Health Care London June 2019, when she joined the Quality Committee as a voting member representing the community. She became a Director of the Board June 2023.
Taimi Williamson
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Taimi Williamson is General Counsel and Head of Payroll and Benefits at Emco Corporation, where she has served since 2013. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Western Ontario and brings significant professional experience in law, business operations, human resources, risk management, ethics and governance, with a strong understanding of complex organizational and fiduciary responsibilities. Prior to joining Emco Corporation, Taimi practised law with Siskinds LLP in London, Ontario, as a member of the Franchise Law Group from 2004 to 2013.
Her governance experience includes service on the Board of SARI Therapeutic Riding from 2006 to 2009, where she served as a Board member, Secretary to the Board and member of the Governance Committee.
Prior to joining the Board of Directors of St. Joseph’s Health Care London June 2026, Taimi served on both the Investment Subcommittee of the Resource Planning & Audit Committee and the Health Care Ethics Committee. In addition to her director responsibilities, Taimi is serving as a voting member on the People & Mission Committee.
John Yoo, MD
Dr. John Yoo is Dean of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University and Professor in the Departments of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology. He was appointed Dean in 2020 after serving for 14 years as Chair and Chief of the Departments of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Paediatrics.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Dr. Yoo earned his medical degree and completed his surgical training at the University of Toronto before joining the Western faculty in 1997.
Dr. Yoo is Past President of the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and the Canadian Association of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology. He currently serves as Board Chair of the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) and Co-Chair of the Council of Ontario Faculties of Medicine (COFM).
Despite his leadership responsibilities, Dr. Yoo continues an active clinical practice in head and neck surgery, with a particular focus on facial paralysis and facial reanimation. He is passionate about caring for patients, advancing academic medicine, and supporting the next generation of physicians, scientists, and health professionals.