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.

  • John Berezowski, DVM, PhD - Fellow

    Professor at Scotland’s Rural College. Brings expertise in surveillance and health systems and helps us explore new ways to move knowledge into action to address the global health polycrisis.

  • Chris Oura, BVetMed, MSc, PhD

    Professor at the University of the West Indies. Supports pandemic preparedness training in the Caribbean and brings a background in immunology, virology, and parasitology.

  • Colleen Duncan, DVM, MSc, PhD

    Professor at Colorado State University. Leads efforts to integrate biodiversity concepts into veterinary education and supports transdisciplinary learning design.

Board of Directors

  • Chris Walzer

  • Jane Parmley

  • Dominique Charron

  • Jessica Wu

  • Harvey Locke

  • Lorne Babiuk

  • Bob Lowe

Affiliates

Our affiliates are trusted advisors and collaborators who bring insight, foresight, and critical skills to McEachran projects and strategy.

Dr. Sasha Protopopova - NSERC/BC SPCA Research Chair in Animal Welfare, UBC

Dr. Brian Evans - Former Chief Veterinary Officer of Canada; former Deputy Director General, OIE

John Nishi - Principal, EcoBorealis Consulting; wildlife and landscape ecologist

Interested in Working With Us?

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