
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Chris Walzer
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Jane Parmley
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Dominique Charron
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Jessica Wu
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Harvey Locke
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Lorne Babiuk
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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.