Open To Work
Antonina Garm
Delta,Canada
Summary
Senior health care executive with 25+ years of leadership experience in driving organizational growth. Proven expertise in strategic planning and operational management, resulting in enhanced patient care services and improved stakeholder relationships. Recognized for high productivity and effective team leadership, emphasizing cultural safety and inclusion in management practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Health and Home Care Society of BC
Vancouver, Canada
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided executive leadership for a multi-site, community-based health organization, accountable for strategic direction, operational performance, and financial stewardship.
- Secured and managed public, foundation, and gaming funding to ensure effective resource allocation and sustainability of services.
- Led interdisciplinary teams to deliver health and support services while adhering to operating and capital budgets.
- Identified program priorities, monitored performance measures, and implemented quality improvement initiatives to meet VCH compliance audit standards.
Executive Director
Pender Island Health Care Society
Pender Island, Canada
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Directed strategic planning for community primary care health programs and services.
- Formulated policies ensuring compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Managed collaborations with government agencies and health organizations.
- Established strong partnerships with Board to enhance respectful and improve community health outcomes.
Regulatory Practice Consultant
BCCNM
Vancouver, Canada
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Served as nursing practice expert on professional standards for nurses, midwives, and NPs in British Columbia, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Delivered guidance and coaching to enhance nursing professionals' competencies and confidence in their roles.
Director: CARES Project and Research
FRASER HEALTH
Surrey, Canada
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Seconded into the CEO office with Medical Leader Dr. Park and CARES research team to develop and evaluate early frailty identification education and research implementation in primary care sites.
- Pioneered award-winning CARES Project as a MOH endorsed primary care initiative to identify early frailty in 'at risk' seniors.
- Transformed electronic medical records by leading development, implementation, and evaluation of electronic Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) and Frailty Index tool.
- Acted as co-investigator in $1.9M CIHR grant, testing validity and reliability of electronic CGA.
- Secured $2 million funding for Fraser Health CARES project by fostering coalitions and collaborating with high-profile donors.
- In collaboration with Dr. Park spearheaded 'Social Prescribing' in BC, generating regional uptake of model with support of the United Way.
Director, Clinical Operations, Delta Hospital and Residential Care
FRASER HEALTH
Delta, Canada
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Led integrated acute and community health service portfolios, aligning hospital and community programs to improve continuity of care and patient outcomes.
- Contributed to strategic goal setting and system decision-making processes that supported Fraser Health priorities and enhanced regional integration.
- Worked closely with physicians, Executive Directors of Regional Programs, and stakeholders to address service gaps and remove barriers to seamless care.
- Oversaw operational performance within approved financial mandates; monitored expenditures, identified efficiencies, and optimized resource utilization to align with organizational objectives.
- Engaged with community stakeholders, foundations, and partner organizations to foster transparent communication and build community trust.
Manager of Long Term Care, Mountain View Manor
FRASER HEALTH
Delta, Canada
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Managed 100 residential care beds, overseeing capital projects, budgets, staffing, and daily operations to ensure quality care.
- Launched Caring Journey, a dementia-friendly education strategy that reduced medication overuse and enhanced resident well-being.
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient healthcare service delivery.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize staff availability and coverage.
- Developed policies to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
LOUIS BRIER HOME AND HOSPITAL
Vancouver, Canada
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care strategies, improving overall care quality.
- Educated nursing staff on best practices and clinical protocols, enhancing team knowledge and patient outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive resident assessments, informing tailored care plans that addressed individual needs.
Executive Director
BRITANNIA COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTRE
Vancouver, Canada
- Directed strategic planning initiatives for community health programs, resulting in enhanced service delivery.
- Cultivated partnerships with local organizations to increase service access for underserved populations.
- Managed budget and allocated resources to ensure efficient community service operations.
Director- Sheway Project in Vancouver’s DTES
VANCOUVER RICHMOND HEALTH BOARD
Vancouver, Canada
- Spearheaded strategic initiatives enhancing healthcare and social resources for at-risk Indigenous pregnant women and children in DES, resulting in improved access to essential services.
- Directed interdisciplinary teams across multiple health programs in a comprehensive multiagency initiative, fostering collaboration and integrated service delivery.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop culturally safe, Indigenous-focused outreach programs, increasing community engagement and trust.
Education
Doctorate - Behavioral Sciences
Arizona State University
02.2026
Sany-as Indigenous Cultural Training -
Motivational Interviewing Certification -
York University
EXTRA Fellow - Executive Training in Research Application
Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement
Ottawa, ON, CanadaMaster of Nursing - Graduate School of Health Studies and Nursing
Athabasca University
Certificate - Gerontological Nursing
Canadian Nurses Association
Master of Liberal Arts - Liberal Studies
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of British Columbia
Skills
- Health care management
- Program development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Grant writing
- Quality improvement
- Cultural competency
- Financial acumen
- Digital transformation
- Strategic visioning
- Operational excellence
- Innovation management
- Crisis management
- Corporate governance
- Employee performance and motivation
- Cultural awareness
- Systems thinking
- Communication skills
- Performance metrics
- Team collaboration
- Policy management
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN, MALS, MSN, GNC(C), EXTRA Fellow
Websites
Board Appointments Committees And Teaching Experience
- 2018 – 2024, Delta Police Board, Vice Chair, Chair: HR Committee
- 2018 – 2020, Canadian Frailty Network, Education and Training Committee
- 2017 – 2018, Member of the Health Policy and Systems Management Research Committee, CIHR
- 2010 - 2015, Delta Hospital Foundation
- 2009 – 2010, Board of Directors – Sigma Theta Tau: Chair - Development Committee
- 2000 – 2002, Board of Directors - BC Center of Excellence for Women's Health Care
- 2004 – 2012, Adjunct Professor - University of British Columbia School of Nursing
- 2002 – 2003, University of Victoria - School of Nursing, N. 450: Nursing Research N.430: Nursing Practicum N.440: Nursing Preceptor ship
Research And Awards
- 2019 - 2020, Volunteer Research Associate, Kwiis-hen-niip: Improving access to emergency health services for remote and rural Indigenous communities on Vancouver Island. CIHR Funded
- 2018, Award for Innovation in Health Care, Canadian Frailty Network, Toronto, Ontario
- 2018 - 2019, Member of the Health Policy and Systems Management Research Committee, CIHR
- 2018 - 2019, Co-Investigator, CIHR Research grant: 'Frailty assessment for older adults at point of care: validating the electronic comprehensive geriatric assessment / frailty index'. Co investigators: Dr. Xiaowei Song, Dr. Kenneth Rockwood and Dr. Grace Park.
- 2016 - 2019, Co-applicant, CIHR Research Projects (can be provided on request)
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridSalary Range
$90000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
CEO
Health and Home Care Society of BC
08.2024 - 04.2025
Executive Director
Pender Island Health Care Society
07.2023 - 08.2024
Regulatory Practice Consultant
BCCNM
01.2021 - 06.2023
Director: CARES Project and Research
FRASER HEALTH
01.2015 - 01.2019
Director, Clinical Operations, Delta Hospital and Residential Care
FRASER HEALTH
01.2009 - 01.2015
Manager of Long Term Care, Mountain View Manor
FRASER HEALTH
01.2006 - 01.2009
Clinical Nurse Specialist
LOUIS BRIER HOME AND HOSPITAL
01.2003 - 01.2006
Executive Director
BRITANNIA COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTRE
Director- Sheway Project in Vancouver’s DTES
VANCOUVER RICHMOND HEALTH BOARD
Doctorate - Behavioral Sciences
Arizona State University
Sany-as Indigenous Cultural Training -
Motivational Interviewing Certification -
York University
EXTRA Fellow - Executive Training in Research Application
Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement
Master of Nursing - Graduate School of Health Studies and Nursing
Athabasca University
Certificate - Gerontological Nursing
Canadian Nurses Association
Master of Liberal Arts - Liberal Studies
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of British Columbia