Regional and provincial leadership
The executive medical director and executive director roles act in partnership for the management of BC Cancer’s services and programs within each of its six
regional centres. This dyad partnership requires collaboration, flexibility, innovation and efficient and effective decision making to meet the changing needs of multiple stakeholders, including patients, families, staff and agency partners.
Executive directors oversee management and administration of operations for respective regional centres, and for the development, implementation and assessment of strategies, programs and services. They develop priorities that support the integration of community, regional and provincial patient-centred care and ensure that standards of care and quality are maintained across services. They also oversee resource requirements such as equipment, space, staff and supplies and plan, monitor and report on specific aspects of administrative and clinical services budgets.
Executive medical directors are responsible for comprehensive delivery and management of medical programs for BC Cancer’s regional centres, including quality, safety, professional practice, medical staff development and support. They establish a framework and infrastructure for program delivery and planning and allocate and manage medical resources in the region, anticipating future changes that will affect service delivery. They drive the planning and delivery of medical services, and develop effective partnerships that enable the best patient outcomes and experiences.
For details about the leadership team in your area, click the location below or call the appropriate administration office:
Rupinder Atwal, Executive Director, BC Cancer – Abbotsford
Rupinder Atwal is the interim executive director at BC Cancer – Abbotsford, where she previously served as the centre's director, operations.
Rupinder first joined BC Cancer in 2012 as a radiation therapist, and has held various leadership positions at BC Cancer - Surrey, Vancouver and now Abbotsford. Her collective knowledge of diverse operations across the lower mainland has been instrumental in her ability to lead and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute strategic initiatives that enhance patient care, streamline processes, and drive organizational success.
Rupinder holds a Bachelor of Technology in Radiation Therapy from British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Advanced Certificate in Medical Resonance Imaging from BCIT, and a Masters of Radiotherapy and Oncology from Sheffield Hallam University.
Rupinder has a passion for on-going learning and has a desire to expand her impact beyond clinical practice. She is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Dr. Evgeny Sadikov, Executive Medical Director, BC Cancer – Abbotsford
Dr. Evgeny Sadikov is the executive medical director at BC Cancer – Abbotsford, where he joined the team as a radiation oncologist in 2022. He is also a clinical assistant professor at the University of British Columbia's Surgery Department.
Dr. Sadikov is internationally trained in radiation, medical oncology and internal medicine. In 2004, Dr. Sadikov completed a radiation oncology expertise fellowship at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. He then served as a radiation oncologist at the Allan Blair Cancer Centre (ABCC), Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, and as a clinical professor at the University of Saskatchewan. In his role at ABCC, Dr. Sadikov was actively involved in establishing IMRT, HDR brachytherapy programs, as RTOG/NRG principal investigator for the site. Subsequently, Dr. Sadikov was appointed as medical director of the ABCC.
As executive medical director at Abbotsford centre, Dr. Sadikov is inspired to contribute to the ongoing growth and evolution of B.C.'s cancer system.
Eunice Cho, Executive Director, BC Cancer – Kelowna (Sindi Ahluwalia Hawkins Centre)
Eunice Cho is the executive director at BC Cancer – Kelowna. She joined BC Cancer from Fraser Health where, in her nearly 24 years with the health authority, she held a variety of leadership roles and developed a strong clinical operational background in acute, home & community care, long-term care and primary care.
Throughout her career, Eunice has led many large strategic initiatives supporting system transformation, change management and quality improvement. Eunice developed a keen interest in nursing from a young age. She ultimately pursued a leadership journey and completed a Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Road University. Her experience includes working provincially, regionally, programmatically, and locally.
Eunice is a dedicated health care leader with a passion for making a positive difference in people's lives. She enjoys working collaboratively with people at all levels of an organization, mentoring and empowering others, and is deeply committed to leveraging relationships to navigate the complex health care system.
Dr. Ross Halperin, Executive Medical Director, BC Cancer – Kelowna (Sindi Ahluwalia Hawkins Centre)
Dr. Ross Halperin, FRCPC, obtained his MD at the University of Alberta, completing his Radiation Oncology residency at the Cross Cancer Institute (CCI) in Edmonton, Alberta. After residency, he did a fellowship in lung cancer three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) at Washington University Mallinckrodt institute. Post fellowship, he joined the Radiation Oncology department at CCI in Edmonton, subsequently moving to Kelowna in 2003 to join BC Cancer – Kelowna’s Radiation Oncology department where he commenced its prostate brachytherapy program. Dr. Halperin has served as regional professional practice leader of radiation oncology at BC Cancer – Kelowna as well as interim vice president for radiation therapy, functional imaging, surgical and oral oncology at BC Cancer. He is a past president of the Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology and is a board member of the Canadian Radiation Oncology Foundation.
Anne Case, Executive Director, BC Cancer – Prince George (Centre for the North)
Anne Case is the executive director at BC Cancer – Prince George. She previously served as the centre's director, operations.
Anne is well-known to everyone at Prince George centre. As a registered nurse, Anne previously worked as a staff nurse, clinical nurse coordinator and manager of clinical operations at the centre. Her four years in the director role were eventful and included the COVID-19 pandemic and the centre's 2023 CST Cerner implementation.
A bi-cultural person of Indigenous Kaska Dena and settler ancestry, Anne is a relational leader who values partnerships, trust, curiosity and authenticity. She enjoys connecting with the earth and practicing cultural traditions as well as building relations with people. Anne is an active participant of the Northern Community Hub and is committed to working with integrity, reciprocal accountability and a focus on building strong partnerships with community, BC Cancer, PHSA and governments with objectivity and openness.
Dr. Robert Olson, Executive Medical Director, BC Cancer – Prince George (Centre for the North)
Dr. Robert Olson is a radiation oncologist and executive medical director at BC Cancer – Prince George (Centre for the North). He is well-known to many at BC Cancer, having initially practiced in Vancouver, and was the first physician hired to BC Cancer – Prince George when it opened in 2012.
Dr. Olson previously served as the centre's Radiation Oncology department head, research lead and fellowship director, and as a national and international leader in radiation therapy research. He has led a number of clinical trials delivering high-precision radiation therapy (SABR) and pilot projects that bring this innovative treatment closer to home for patients living in the North and throughout B.C.
Clinically, Dr. Olson primarily treats head & neck, breast and palliative cancer patients. He is a professor at UBC in the Department of Surgery, Division of Radiation Oncology and Developmental Radiotherapeutics, as well as division head of Radiation Oncology provincially at UBC, and associate head of research for the Department of Surgery at UBC provincially.
Susan Schroeder, Executive Director, BC Cancer – Surrey
Susan Schroeder is the executive director, regional operations at BC Cancer – Surrey.
Years of clinical experience as a speech-language pathologist across education sector and health care rehabilitation, and pediatric subspecialty services has been foundational to her over two decades in health care leadership roles. Her leadership roles have included strategic planning of provincial systems, accreditation leadership, quality program leadership and senior directorship of daily operations across oncology care, pediatric acute care, rehabilitative services and public health sector.
Susan has led major projects focused on infrastructure improvements, effectively led diverse interdisciplinary care teams, and championed innovative models of care keeping patients centred as the priority.
Her leadership philosophy centres on collaborative engagement, ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the healthcare process. Spanning her career is a tireless dedication to disrupting systemic inequities in the health care system and creating collaborative opportunities for teams to navigate change, backed by strong managerial skills and relentless passion for patient-centred care. Susan has been the recipient of numerous accolades and awards including: 3M Health Care Quality Team Awards (CCHL), The Medbuy Quality Leader Award (IHI), Excellence in Education Award (PHSA) and Robert Zed Young Health Leader Award (CCHL).
Dr. Sylvie Bourque, Executive Medical Director, BC Cancer – Surrey
Dr. Sylvie Bourque is a medical oncologist and executive medical director at BC Cancer – Surrey. She is a familiar face at the centre, having joined the team in 2012 as a medical oncologist, and serving as director, Clinical Trials from 2013 to 2017, and head of Medical Oncology at the centre since 2019.
Dr. Bourque is also a clinical assistant professor at the University of British Columbia's Department of Medicine. She has previously held the role of medical oncologist at the Moncton Hospital in New Brunswick, where she was division head of Oncology. Clinically, Dr. Bourque primarily treats locally advanced breast cancer and gastrointestinal cancers.
Tracey Rannie, Executive Director, BC Cancer – Vancouver
Tracey Rannie is the executive director of BC Cancer – Vancouver. She began her career in health care in 1996, after graduating from Cariboo College with a degree in nursing. She then worked locally and overseas, and returned to Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in 2022 where she held a number of roles including front-line nursing, program educator at Sprott Shaw, and a variety of management and leadership roles.
Tracey came to BC Cancer from RIH and the Regional Trauma Network, where she held the position as executive director. Her proven ability to lead has allowed her to make sound decisions in tough circumstances and build on her passion to improve the experiences of patients, staff, and physicians. Tracey's desire to share knowledge and work in a collaborative environment speaks to her belief that an organization is only as strong as its people.
Dr. Dan Renouf, Executive Medical Director, BC Cancer
– Vancouver
Dr. Dan Renouf is the executive medical director and a medical oncologist at BC Cancer - Vancouver. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Alberta and completed his internal medicine and medical oncology training at the University of British Columbia and BC Cancer. He undertook further training in early drug development and gastrointestinal oncology at Princess Margaret Hospital and the University of Toronto, and obtained a Masters of Public Health from Harvard University.
Heather Wood, Executive Director, BC Cancer – Victoria
Heather Wood is the executive director at BC Cancer – Victoria.
Heather has strong leadership experience, including as clinical operations manager in Home Health; director of Home Support Transformation; director, clinical operations at Vernon Jubilee Hospital; and most recently as director, Virtual Care and Digital Patient Solutions at Interior Health. With a unique background of clinical, business and technology, Heather holds a Master of Business Administration with a specialty in Leadership from Royal Roads University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of British Columbia – Okanagan, as well as experience in project management and data analytics.
Heather is passionate about leadership, quality and change management, and enjoys using these skills to support person-centered care delivery.
Dr. Stacy Miller, Executive Medical Director, BC Cancer – Victoria
Dr. Stacy Miller is a radiation oncologist and executive medical director at BC Cancer - Victoria. She previously served as executive medical director at BC Cancer – Prince George (Centre for the North), where she also formerly held a role as physician leader.
As a physician leader in the North, Dr. Miller focused on BC Cancer's vision to bring cancer care closer to home, both within BC Cancer and in partnership with the Community Oncology Network including leveraging telehealth solutions to facilitate remote care where possible. She is looking forward to becoming a member of the Cancer Care Team on Vancouver Island.
Dr. Miller is originally from the west coast and moved to Prince George in 2012 for the opening of BC Cancer – Prince George (Centre for the North). In 2024, Dr. Miller moved to Vancouver Island to join the BC Cancer – Victoria team. She trained at the University of British Columbia with a residency at BC Cancer and a subsequent international fellowship in Sydney, Australia. Clinically, she is involved in the treatment of several types of cancer, with a special interest in genitourinary cancer and sarcoma as well as radiation for oligometastatic cancers and rapid access to palliative radiotherapy.
Dr. Fabio Feldman, Executive Director, Prevention, Screening, Hereditary Cancer Program and Quality, Safety & Accreditation
Dr. Fabio Feldman is the executive director for Prevention, Screening, Hereditary Cancer Program and Quality, Safety & Accreditation. He is responsible for cancer prevention initiatives, all four screening programs (Breast, Lung, Cervix and Colon) as well as the Hereditary Cancer Program. Fabio is also responsible for the Quality, Safety & Accreditation portfolio at BC Cancer. He oversees all aspects of direct service, education, training and research activities within the portfolio, and facilitates collaboration among internal and external clinical, research, administrative and operational stakeholders in support of program goals.
Fabio previously held various leadership roles within Fraser Health including director, Clinical Quality & Patient Safety, and was responsible for the Falls & Injury Prevention team, Patient Care Quality Office, and Patient Safety Learning System (PSLS). With over 15 years of experience in health care, he is an accomplished leader in prevention programs and quality improvement. He is also recognized for his ability to lead and collaborate with diverse teams, and integrate research into practice.
Fabio obtained his PhD in Biomechanics at Simon Fraser University with a focus on the prevention of falls and hip fractures. He has held positions as an adjunct professor at the Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University and as a faculty member of the Safer Healthcare Now!
Dr. Leah Lambert, Executive Director and Senior Scientist, Nursing and Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation
Dr. Leah Lambert is the executive director and a senior scientist for the Nursing and Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation department at BC Cancer. In this role, Leah and her team lead collaborative research and knowledge mobilization initiatives in partnership with health care practitioners, health system leaders, policymakers, and patients to generate evidence-informed improvements in care, better patient outcomes and increased system performance.
Leah also holds a cross appointment as a clinical assistant at the University of British Columbia's (UBC) School of Nursing. During her PhD at UBC, Leah was supported by a Canadian Institutes of Health Research Strategic Training in Health Research (CIHR-STIHR) Psychosocial Oncology Research Training Fellowship and a four-year UBC Doctoral Fellowship, as well as several distinction awards including two UBC Faculty of Applied Science Graduate Awards on the basis of outstanding scholarship. She was the first embedded researcher at BC Cancer to hold a CIHR and Michael Smith Health Research BC's Health System Impact Postdoctoral Fellowship.
Leah takes an equity first approach to study the health service needs of
people diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, and expanding
multidisciplinary approaches to problem solving within the care system. She has a special interest in examining how cancer care practices, policies and
systems are contributing to health and health care inequities and investigating
strategies to enhance equity-oriented cancer care.
