Shared on behalf of Dr. Bradley Jacobson, Chief of Staff TBRHSC, Associated Professor, NOSM

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We are excited to announce that Michelle Addison has accepted the position of Director, Chief of Staff’s Office.

Michelle brings a wealth of experience in healthcare leadership, professional practice, and interprofessional collaboration. Since 2014, she has served as Director of Health Professions & Collaborative Practice, where she oversees professional practice for 29 healthcare professions, advances best practices, and leads collaborative initiatives. She previously supported Medical Affairs as the Interim Director, providing strategic leadership for the department, including the Hospitalist Program.

Michelle is highly regarded for her expertise in quality improvement and change management, having designed and facilitated over 150 workshops, retreats, and improvement events focused on enhancing health care team collaboration and patient care outcomes. She has been a Project Lead for multiple collaborative leadership initiatives, taking an evidence-based approach to advancing interprofessional practice. Her contributions in this area were recognized with the OHA Health Achieve Leading Practices Award for her work in leading change collaboratively to strengthen interprofessional practice.

In addition to her leadership in hospital settings, Michelle is an Assistant Professor at NOSM University, Registered Corporate Coach™ and Past-Chair of the Inquiries, Reports and Complaints Committee at the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Her deep knowledge of health care policy, governance, and performance management will be invaluable in her new role.

Please join us in warmly welcoming Michelle to our team!