WRHA Executive

Jane Curtis
Interim Chief Executive Officer

Jane Curtis is the Interim President and CEO of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. A registered Dietitian by training, she has had wide-ranging health system experience in a variety of locations and positions throughout the province over her 24-year career.

Jane is a proven system leader, having spent many years as a Senior Executive Leader with Southern Health-Santé Sud, including fifteen years as Vice-President – Planning, Innovation, Quality, Safety & Risk and eight years as President and CEO.

Jane brings the high level of emotional intelligence to this role, combined with extensive experience supporting strong organizational culture, high performing teams, budget management, and relationship building.

When she's not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two adult children.

Doretta Harris
Chief Operating Officer, Indigenous Health

Biography to come.

Dr. Shelley Anderson
Associate Chief Medical Officer, Indigenous Health

Biography to come.

Dr. Aaron Jattan
Associate Chief Medical Officer

Aaron Jattan, MD, MMEd, CCFP is the Acting Regional Lead for Clinical Services and Chief Medical Officer for the WRHA.  He is a family physician who has worked in both acute and community settings in Winnipeg and rurally throughout his career and is currently a staff hospitalist at St. Boniface Hospital.  He is also actively involved in medical education and is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Manitoba.

Dr. Jattan obtained his medical degree from the University of Ottawa and completed his Family Medicine training at the University of Manitoba in Brandon.  He maintains his Certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and sits on national committees with the CFPC.  Dr. Jattan has previously served as the Regional Medical Specialty Lead for Family Medicine for the WRHA and was previously the Associate Chief Medical Officer.  Outside the WRHA, Dr. Jattan continues to actively teach and lead within the medical school at the University of Manitoba.

Dr. Jattan, growing up in Toronto, remains a staunch supporter of the Toronto Blue Jays, Raptors and Leafs (with the Jets a close second). He enjoys spending time with his family, competing in CrossFit competitions and barbequing in summer and winter.

Kerstin Jordan
Chief Nursing, Allied Health, and Quality Officer

Kerstin Jordan is the Chief Nursing, Allied Health, and Quality Officer for the Winnipeg Health Region. She has over 30 years of experience in healthcare, beginning her nursing career on the front lines in emergency and critical care. After 15 years of direct patient care, she transitioned to leadership with progressive opportunities starting as a frontline manager in 2012 and joining the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Executive team in 2018.

Kerstin enjoys working closely with care providers and leaders across the continuum of care and focuses on improving patient outcomes through quality initiatives, patient safety, and dignity in care.

In addition to her clinical and executive roles, Kerstin is a Certified Business and Leadership Coach, further supporting her passion for developing people and empowering others to lead with purpose.

Jane MacKay
Chief Human Resources Officer

Jane MacKay is the Chief Human Resources Officer with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. She has previous senior leadership experience in both the private and public sectors within Canada and the US having worked at Petro-Canada, Coca-Cola and MCI.  

Within healthcare, she has held the position of Executive Director, Human Resources at Grace Hospital, and Chief Human Resources Officer at HSC. Jane recently received her ICD Designation, sits on The Manitoba Appeal Commission, is a Trustee on Health Employee Benefits Board (HEB), is listed as an approved Conciliator and Grievance Mediator with the Manitoba Labour Board and is a Board Member of the Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba.

Jane is inspired by the good work, collaboration and caring that is provided by our healthcare staff and grateful for the opportunity we all have to make an important difference in peoples lives each and every day.

Tara-Lee Procter
Regional Lead, Health Services – Community & Continuing Care

Tara-Lee Procter, BSW, RSW, MPA is the Regional Lead – Health Services, Community & Continuing Care for the WRHA. She has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare, with extensive experience in leadership positions in both long term care and community care.

Before joining the WRHA executive team, Tara-Lee was the Chief Executive Officer at Holy Family Home in Winnipeg, caring for 317 personal care home residents. Previously, she held the roles of Regional Director of the Long-Term Care Program with the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority, as well as Program Director for Home Care and Director of Operations, Home Care Centralized Services in the WRHA. Her experience has enabled her to have a broad perspective on healthcare delivery both strategically and operationally.

Tara-Lee has a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Manitoba and a Masters of Public Administration through the Universities of Winnipeg and Manitoba Joint Program. She has also completed the Health Systems Leadership Graduate Certificate through Royal Roads University.

In her spare time, Tara-Lee enjoys spending time outdoors gardening and camping, as well as spending time with her husband and two children.

Dr. Joss Reimer
Regional Lead, Medical Services & Chief Medical Officer

Biography to come.

Adrian Salonga
Interim Regional Lead, Health Services – Community

Adrian Salonga is the Interim Regional Lead, Health Services – Community for the Winnipeg Health Region. A physiotherapist by background, Adrian brings nearly two decades of health care experience, supporting teams across acute care, continuing care, and community. His leadership focuses on helping teams navigate change, improve collaboration, and find ways to work better together in complex environments.

Adrian has held several senior leadership roles, including Executive Implementation Lead on major capital projects and new initiatives in Winnipeg, Executive Director, Health Services – Continuing Care, and Director of Physiotherapy and Orthopedic Technology Services at HSC Winnipeg. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Rehabilitation – Physical Therapy from the University of Manitoba, a Master's in Health Management from McMaster University, and maintains a Certified Health Executive designation from the Canadian College of Health Leaders. Adrian also serves as Chair of the Manitoba Chapter of the Canadian College of Health Leaders and Vice-Chair for the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba.

Born and raised in Winnipeg to parents who settled from the Philippines, Adrian carries with him a strong sense of community and family. When he's not at work, he's often on a basketball court – cheering on his three children, taking in a Winnipeg Sea Bears game, or playing recreationally to maintain his love of the sport.

Scott Sime
Regional Lead – Communications & Engagement

Scott Sime is the Regional Lead – Communications & Engagement for the Winnipeg Health Region. Scott brings over 25 years of marketing, communication and engagement experience at a senior leadership level from both public and private sectors.

As one of the first internet marketing entrepreneurs in Winnipeg, Scott owned, grew and sold several websites that enabled small businesses to attract local customers before joining MTS Yellow Pages in 2000 as a marketing director for emerging digital business lines. He transitioned to the not for profit sector in 2008, joining United Way of Winnipeg as Vice President of Marketing & Engagement, where he led the development of a new national brand framework and numerous innovative communications, funding and engagement programs.

Brining his passion for our community and desire to be a part of making positive change, Scott joined the Winnipeg Health Region in 2018. He and his team prioritize an outside-in approach, looking for ways to influence the improvement of our health system for patients, clients, residents and staff.

In his off hours, Scott enjoys time with family, playing guitar, photography, fishing and exploring Manitoba.

Dan Skwarchuk
Regional Lead – Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer

Dan Skwarchuk, CPA, CGA, CHE, is the Regional Lead – Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer for the WRHA. Having worked in healthcare for 30 years in various capacities, Dan also previously served as Assistant Deputy Minister, Resources and Performance and EFO with Manitoba Health.  He has also volunteered on a number of not-for-profit Boards over the course of his career.

In 1994, he received an undergraduate degree in Commerce from the University of Manitoba, which was followed by a Certified Public Accountant designation in 1997.  He also attained the Certified Health Executive designation in 2007 with the Canada College of Health Leaders. Dan also completed a two-year fellowship with the Canada Foundation for Health Improvement's EXTRA Program.

Dan is an avid supporter of the Bombers, Jets and other local sports teams, and has a large collection of team and player-worn jerseys. He and his family enjoy many activities including attending sporting events and taking trips together.