Who we are

CHCPBC is the organization mandated to regulate the practice of health and care professionals in British Columbia. Our role is defined by the Health Professions and Occupations Act. The work we do is overseen by the Health Professions and Occupations Regulatory Oversight Office, but we are ultimately accountable to the publics we serve.

Board

The Board is responsible for governing the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) and for ensuring the College fulfills its obligations set out in the Health Professions and Occupations Act and the CHCPBC Bylaws. The Board guides the strategic direction of the College, ensures it has the necessary resources, and monitors performance. The Board and the Registrar/CEO work together to ensure that CHCPBC meets its legislative obligations and its mandate to protect the public from harm and discrimination.

The Board consists of four licensee members and four public members. The members are recruited and selected by the Health Professions and Occupations Regulatory Oversight Office (HPOROO) and appointed by the Minister of Health.

Licensee members

Jennifer Agnew (Chair) is a practising physical therapist, working in paediatrics for more than 25 years, as well as a former lawyer. She has been involved in health profession regulation for close to 10 years. Jennifer served as a Board member and then Chair of the former College of Physical Therapists of BC, prior to being appointed to the Board of the then newly amalgamated CHCPBC in 2024. She assumed the role of Board Chair in 2026, and is honoured to use her experience to further the initiatives and mandate set out in the Health Professions and Occupations Act to protect the public. 

Dr. Russell Ebata was born and raised in Kamloops, BC and is a second-generation optometrist. Dr. Ebata graduated from the optometry program at the University of Waterloo with honours in 2009. He and his wife own and operate Ebata Optometry, an independently–owned and operated optometric. Dr. Ebata served as a member of the legacy College of Optometrists of BC Board and has been a member of the CHCPBC Board since its inception.

Jamie Hack is a second-generation settler of European descent who lives on the unceded and traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. He is a speech-language pathologist. Jamie previously served on the Board of the former College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC. His governance work is informed by experience in regulatory leadership, Indigenous cultural safety, professional development, operational leadership, and supporting safe, ethical, equitable, person-centred care.

Dr. Raazhan Rae-Seebach is a psychologist in private practice. She works with Sunny Hill Centre, several northern Indigenous communities, and the ALS Psychology Service. Raazhan is an adjunct professor at Adler University teaching Clinical Issues in Palliative Care. As Canada moves into a “super aging” era, she is passionate about promoting death literacy, anti-ageism, and advanced planning for all ages.

Public members

Nathan Doidge is a senior finance and administration executive with extensive leadership experience. As Chief Financial and Administrative Officer at BCNET, he provides strategic leadership in financial stewardship, governance, risk management, and organizational performance. Nathan’s previous leadership roles include University Health Network, Health Quality Ontario, Cancer Care Ontario, and the University of Toronto. He brings valuable health-sector experience and a strong commitment to effective governance, accountability, public interest, and sustainable organizational performance.

Joyce Kenoras’ traditional Secwepemc name is Xwe’xwna, which means hummingbird. She is of Secwepemc/Syilx lineage and lives in Secwepemculcw near Salmon Arm, where she has spent over 12 years serving as a leader in her community. Joyce has three grown children and five grandchildren, who represent the future and the reason for her diligence in work. Joyce was on a legacy board for more than eight years prior to her appointment to the CHCPBC Board. She has participated in grounding steps to support cultural safety for all. 

Sarah Lalonde is a proud member of Saulteau First Nations and a health system leader with more than a decade of experience in Indigenous health, public health, and organizational leadership. She currently serves as Executive Director, Vancouver Coastal Regional Operations at the First Nations Health Authority, where she provides executive leadership for regional operations, strategic planning, and partnerships that support First Nations communities across the region. Sarah previously served on the Board of the former BC College of Dietitians.

John Meneghello (Vice-Chair) is an accomplished community leader and former business owner with a lengthy corporate career and extensive governance experience. He has served as Director and Chair for several regulatory and public bodies, most notably the former Colleges of Dietitians and Opticians of BC, the Coquitlam Public Library Board of Trustees, the Kinsmen Foundation of BC, and Crossroads Hospice. John is a Life Member of Kin Canada and an Honourary Member of the Kinsmen Foundation of BC. His meritorious service has earned him a number of recognitions.

Upcoming Board meetings

Meeting dateAgendaLivestream registration
December 10, 2026The meeting agenda will be posted one week before the meetingThe livestream registration link will be posted one week before the meeting

Observing Board meetings

Members of the public, including licensees, are welcome to attend open CHCPBC Board meetings virtually as observers. Registration is required to observe Board meetings. A link to a livestream registration form will be posted one week before the date of each Board meeting. Observers must read and agree to the Guidelines for meeting observers (PDF). See also our Zoom user guide for meeting observers (PDF).

Two committees support the governance work of our Board. Board members are members of these committees; additional external members can be invited if the required experience, expertise, and lived experience is not available within the committee members. Select the boxes below to read descriptions of the committees and their terms of reference.

The Governance and Human Resources Committee supports the Board in ensuring the College’s governance framework and related governance components are effective in supporting the College’s mandate and strategic objectives. The committee also assists the Board related to Registrar/CEO oversight, including succession planning, performance review and compensation, and human resource strategies and policies.

Governance and Human Resources Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)

The Finance and Audit Committee advises the Board in matters related to finances, including resource management, budget development and review, audit issues, and financial policies and controls.

Finance and Audit Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)

Regulatory committees

Four committees play a vital role in the work of the College that is directly related to our regulatory role. These committees include both licensees and members of the public. The members of each committee are appointed in accordance with the committee’s composition matrix of the skills and knowledge—as well as collective diversity of lived experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives—sought to bring to the work of the committee.

Select the boxes below to read descriptions of the committees, and to find their terms of reference and composition matrices.

The Investigation Committee oversees the College’s investigation program including the investigation of complaints regarding a licensee’s conduct, competence, and/or capacity to practise.

Investigation Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)
Investigation Committee Composition Matrix (PDF)

The Permit Committee oversees the College’s Health Profession Corporation permit program.

Permit Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)
Permit Committee Composition Matrix (PDF)

The Licence Committee oversees the College’s licence program, including the licensure and certification of applicants and the renewal of licences.

Licence Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)
Licence Committee Composition Matrix (PDF)

Licence Committee meetings

The Licence Committee meets in profession-specific panels to consider decisions that are not delegated to staff. Panel agendas can fill up quickly, so submitting an application does not guarantee that it will be considered at the next scheduled meeting. Each applicant will be advised at which meeting their application may be considered and will be given a deadline for submitting information or documents in time to be placed on the agenda.

Meetings of the Licence Committee and its panels are not open to the public.

PanelMeeting date
Audiology and hearing instrument dispensing
Dietetics
Occupational therapy
Opticianry
Optometry
Physical therapy
Psychology and school psychologyOctober 20
(School Psychology)

November 13
(Psychology)

December 4
(School Psychology)

The Professional Practice and Standards Advisory Committee provides profession-specific perspectives, advice, and context to inform the Board and staff on standards, practice, and policy. The committee is advisory only and does not have decision-making authority.

Professional Practice & Standards Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)
Professional Practice & Standards Advisory Committee Composition Matrix (PDF)

Registrar/CEO

Dianne Millette was educated as a physical therapist. She has worked in health professions regulation for most of her career, including as Registrar of the College of Physical Therapists of BC, as well as holding positions at the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and Physiotherapy Alberta – College + Association. Dianne is a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators and International Network of Physiotherapy Regulators.

Request a CHCPBC speaker or representative

CHCPBC is committed to the protection of the public through the regulation of health professionals. On occasion, this may include extending the College’s presence within the community (locally, provincially, nationally, or internationally) by appointment of a representative to serve on an external committee or group, or a representative or speaker to participate in an external event.

Requests are reviewed and considered based on criteria outlined in CHCPBC policy and are granted based on staff availability and alignment with CHCPBC’s mandate.

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