Tanya Verrall

Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives

Tanya joined HQC in 2005, bringing extensive experience in coaching, facilitation, and evaluation of health improvement initiatives in both community and clinical settings to senior research and leadership roles within the organization.

As Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, Tanya is passionate about challenging the status quo and finding innovative ways to improve the health and well-being. Recognizing large-scale change doesn’t happen overnight, Tanya plays an integral role in informing strategic direction, building relationships with external partners, and accelerating improvement in health and health care in Saskatchewan.

Tanya holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition from McGill University as well as a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science from the University of Saskatchewan. She is a certified Lean Leader, not to mention a graduate of the Improvement Advisor and Graduate Advisor programs from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. From 2008 to 2013, she served as an Institute Advisory Board member with the Canadian Institute of Health Research.

Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Tanya enjoys spending her free time with family, among community, and in nature.