A Community of Practice

The McEachran Institute is powered by a diverse and committed network of individuals who share a passion for improving the health of animals, people, and the planet. From our core team to our collaborators and fellows, we are building a community of practice that turns ideas into influence.

Leadership & Fellows

  • Craig Stephen - Executive Director

    Craig brings over 25 years of experience leading One Health initiatives in Canada and internationally. He works across research, policy, and practice to help organizations confront complex global threats, from emerging diseases to climate change. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.

  • Stefan Iwasawa - Project Manager

    Stefan has worked in the field of One Health and Veterinary Epidemiology for the past 18 years. He’s been a project manager on a wide variety of topics and disciplines.

Board of Directors

  • Jane Parmley

    University of Guleph

  • Sean Caulfield

    Sean Caulfield is an artist and Professor in the Department of Art and Design, University of Alberta, whose creative work  explores the intersection of climate, the body, health and politics. 

  • Maya Gislason

    Simon Fraser University

  • Sasha Protopopova

    Protopopova is an associate professor in the Animal Welfare Program, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, at the University of British Columbia working on interdisciplinary issues surrounding companion animals and those that care for them.

  • Sue Pollock

    Medical Health Officer, Interior Health, British Columbia

  • Cécile Aenishaenslin

    University of Montreal

  • Sherilee Harper

    Sherilee Harper is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Climate Change and Health Equity at the University of Alberta, who works to bring community-led research into climate science and policy discussions, from local to global scales.

  • Lynn Henderson

    Dr. Henderson is the Veterinary Director of the Kim & Stu Lang Community Healthcare Partnership Program at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. Her work focuses on community medicine, One Health, and health professions education incorporating land-as-teacher.  

Interested in Working With Us?

We’re always looking to expand our community of practice.