Our Board of Directors
The Minister of Health, following provisions of The Regional Health Authority Act, appoints directors to each Regional Health Authority (RHA) Board. The appointments represent a strong commitment to enhancing the health system and to improving health for Manitobans. Any resident of a health region may, for the board of the regional health authority for that region, nominate a person or persons, including themselves. For more information on being a board member or to access nomination forms, please click HERE.
Board meetings are open to the public (except in camera portions). Members of the public wishing to attend should pre-register with Nicole Daneliuk by emailing her at [email protected] or by telephone 204-687-3010. The Board will utilize Microsoft Teams to reduce travel during the winter months & support Board members by making it easier to attend Board meetings closer to their home community.
The following individuals make up the 2025 Northern Health Region Board of Directors:
Board Chair – Jacqueline Fitzpatrick (Thompson) (Ind) is the Dean of Students at the University College of the North. She previously was Vice-President for the Manitoba Government and General Employee’s Union, as well as Director of Student Life, Strategic Planning Facilitator, and Consultant at UCN. Ms. Fitzpatrick has served on several committees at the UCN, Manitoba Post-Secondary Student Support Administrators Network, Vale Community Liaison Committee, and Nikanihk Itapowin (Future Trust) Trustee with Fox Lake First Nation. Ms. Fitzpatrick earned her Master of Education in Workplace and Adult Learning from the University of Calgary and Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Manitoba.
Lloyd Flett (Kinosao Sipi) (Ind) is the Community Administrative Officer at the Norway House Community Council. He served as Chair of the former Burntwood Regional Health Authority, Chairperson of the Thompson Local Advisory Committee of the Manitoba Métis Federation, and as Interim Chair as well as Chair of the Northern Regional Health Authority for 3 years. Mr. Flett is a licensed commercial pilot through the Winnipeg Flying Club and holds a high school diploma from Norway House High School.
Kelsey Horrocks (Bakers Narrows) (Ind) is an Internal Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) serving the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation. Previously, she was a Manager of Standards and Certification for the First Nations Financial Management Board and gained valuable experience in public practice as a CPA with Kendall & Pandya, Chartered Professional Accountants. Ms. Horrocks is actively involved in her community as the Finance Chair and Board Member for the North of 53 Consumers Coop. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Economics from Brandon University, a Certificate in Human Resources from Assiniboine Community College, and completed her CPA designation through the CPA Western School of Business.
Connie Merasty (Opaskwayak) (Ind) is the 2SLGBTQUIA+ Program Manager for the Cree Nation Tribal Health Centre. Ms. Merasty previously worked at Nine Circles Community Health Centre, West Broadway Community Centre, Joe A Ross School, and Opaskwayak Education Services. She has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Winnipeg and trained as a Cree Language Instructor at the University College of The North.
Dayna Zaharia (The Pas) (Ind) is a Barrister and Solicitor for Zaharia Law Office. She volunteers with the local Manitoba Metis Federation. Previously, she served The Pas Golden Agers Club and the Winnipeg Harvest Voluntary Tax Filing Program. Ms. Zaharia has a Juris Doctor from the University of Manitoba, a Business Administration Diploma from Red River College Polytechnic.
Brandee Albert (Norway House) (Ind) is the Jordan’s Principle Wellness Coordinator for the Frontier School Division. Ms. Albert’s previous employment includes promoting, supporting and contributing to community and youth development in various capacities throughout Northern Manitoba. Her volunteerism includes serving on the Executive Committee for 2018 Manitoba Winter Games Host Society, Board of Directors of Thompson Neighborhood Renewal Corporation, Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors and Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Committee. Ms. Albert completed her studies with a Master of Social Work at the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Manitoba.
Warren Luky (Thompson) is an Operations Employee with Vale and serves as the President of United Steelworkers Local 6166. His work with the union includes a variety of tasks includes various roles, such as serving on the National Family Education Fund Advisory Committee and as a District 3 instructor. Additional, Mr. Warren is a volunteer Firefighter, President of the Paint Lake Provincial Park Cottagers Association, and a member of the United Steelworkers’ National Family Education Fund Executive. He received the Queens Platinum Jubilee Award and has completed Masonry training at Red River College Polytechnic.
Sylvia Zamzow (Snow Lake) is retired. She has spent over four decades working as a nurse. During her career Ms. Zamzow worked at federal nursing stations, served as a Community Health Nurse for communities in the Norman region, and a Nurse Manager for Snow Lake before her retirement. She continues to advocate for quality healthcare within the Snow Lake community. Ms. Zamzow has a Bachelor of General Studies in Psychology from Brandon University and a Nursing degree from St. Claire’s School of Nursing, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Bruce Filder (Creighton) is the Mayor of the Town of Creighton in Saskatchewan. He is a member of the Tri-Council Regional Economic Development Committee and a East Sector Representative for and executive chairperson for the New North Executive and chairperson for the Community Future Vision North for Saskatchewan.
Kathy Valentino (Thompson) has experience in leadership with being a city councilor for 10 years and a deputy mayor for 5 years for the City of Thompson. Ms. Valentino has been involved with multiple organizations including currently President of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, 3rd Vice President for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, a member of the Manitoba Mining/Mineral Development Fund Advisory Board, a former member of the Manitoba Task Force of Poverty and Education and Board of director for the Northern Regional Health Authority.