Annette Garm, Executive Director
RN, MALS, MSN, GNC(C), EXTRA Fellow

Annette Garm succeeds Marion Alksne who is retiring in December 2023. Annette is working closely with Marion and taking an active part in the Society’s work as she transitions to full responsibility in mid-December.

Annette brings a wealth of experience to her role in the areas of community health, healthcare administration, project management, and leadership. She holds two master's degrees, one of them in Nursing, and completed the rigorous EXTRA certification from the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement (EXTRA stands for “Executive Training in Health Research Application”).

Annette has served in leadership positions in challenging remote and urban settings. She held director level roles with the Fraser Health Authority for 15 years, with a focus on serving seniors. Her commitment to improving health care for at-risk populations is evident through her participation in many research projects.

Outside of work, Annette has been active on many community boards, including the Delta Hospital Foundation, the Dante Alighieri Society (an Italian cultural group), and the Delta Police Board. Annette is married to Michael, a psychiatrist, with whom she shares a daughter, Emma, a grad student at UBC. Annette’s love of the outdoors often includes her two canine family members.