Our Board & Staff

Our Board of Directors and staff embody a rich tapestry of expertise and experience from various sectors and backgrounds, each well-established and respected in their respective fields.

They bring invaluable perspectives from sectors spanning education, animal health, dentistry, public health, pharmacy, and more. Above all, they share a profound commitment to the health and well-being of Manitobans, driving our organization forward with passion and purpose.

Board of Directors

  • Dr. Drena Dunford

    Chair

    Senior Instructor
    College of Pharmacy
    University of Manitoba

  • Dr. Judy Hodge

    Vice Chair

    Veterinarian
    HyLife Ltd.
    Public Health Veterinarian
    Katrime Integrated Health

  • Ian Johnson

    Treasurer

    Pharmacist
    Lighthouse Pharmacy

  • Dr. Morgan Winchar

    Member

    Representative
    Manitoba Dental Association

  • Dr. Donna Turner

    Member

    Chief of Population Oncology
    CancerCare Manitoba

  • Olsen Jarvis

    Member

    Chronic Disease Management Clinician, Respiratory Therapy
    My Health Team
    Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

  • Karri-Ann Jarvis

    Member

  • Nausheen Peerwani

    Member

    Educational Developer
    Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
    University of Manitoba

Staff

Cynthia Carr

Executive Director

Our Values

At the core of our organization lay fundamental values that guide our actions and decisions.

From prioritizing the health and well-being of all individuals to fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and stewardship, these values serve as the cornerstone of our mission to create a tobacco-free society in Manitoba.

Human Life

We value the health of all people, smokers and non-smokers alike. We seek cooperation in promotion healthy lifestyle behaviours for the betterment of all members of the community.

Collaboration

We are committed to working with our partners, including government, wherever possible for our joint vision of a tobacco-free society.

Respect

We respect our partners, colleagues, board members, and the people of Manitoba. In our efforts to curb tobacco use, we do not pass judgement on people. We respect and are sensitive to differences in cultural values, personal beliefs, and traditions.

Stewardship

We are accountable to the people of Manitoba and our partners. With courage and a dedication to service we seek to provide leadership in recognizing opportunities and taking action to mitigate and eliminate the influence of tobacco.