Joanne McKay

Over 20 years of leadership experience within Manitoba's public healthcare system with a strong systems perspective, people-centred leadership approach, and proven ability to translate strategy into sustainable, high-quality operations. Experienced in fostering inclusive and respectful workplaces grounded in anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and harm-reduction principles. Senior healthcare manager and Privacy Officer with extensive experience in workforce oversight, budgeting, policy development, and change leadership.

Strong understanding of workplace stress, psychological safety, and trauma-informed practice with commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and supporting provincial capacity in prevention, recovery, and responsive wellbeing supports across the healthcare continuum.

Leadership Role - WRHA Home Care - Manitoba

Led large, interdisciplinary teams across acute, ambulatory, and community settings.

Leadership Role - Community Mental Health - Manitoba

Worked alongside Community Mental Health teams and clinicians providing understanding of workplace stress, psychological safety, and trauma-informed practice.

Senior Healthcare Manager and Privacy Officer - Health Sciences Centre - Manitoba

• Managed workforce oversight and budgeting across multiple cost centres
• Implemented practice changes resulting in measurable efficiencies
• Ensured compliance with legislation, professional standards, and privacy requirements
• Developed and operationalized processes and procedures supporting consistent, high-quality service delivery and long-term sustainability

My Health Team Leadership - Shared Health - Manitoba

Led My Health Team and community-based programs reinforcing the importance of belonging, purpose, and connection in supporting workforce wellbeing and engagement.

Master of Health Leadership - Health Leadership