Health Leadership & Learning Network, York University
healthcare continuing education
Mission and Vision
To empower healthcare with trusted, practical education that drives growth and meaningful change across Canada.
To lead healthcare education in Canada, inspiring growth and shaping the future of care through innovative learning and leadership.
About Us:
The Team Behind Your Success
We get it—healthcare is demanding, and finding time to grow your skills can feel like a challenge. That’s why our team is here. From our faculty to our staff, we’re a group of people who understand the realities you face and are passionate about making education work for you.
Everything we do is about helping you succeed. Whether it’s through practical programs, flexible learning, or a little extra encouragement, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Our Story
Our journey begins with a commitment to support healthcare professionals in their growth. When York University’s Health Leadership & Learning Network transitioned, we at CHEN took the helm, continuing its trusted programs and high standards.
We’ve built on this solid foundation, offering the same respected courses and developing new ones to meet the dynamic needs of healthcare professionals across Canada. We understand your daily challenges, focusing on practical, flexible learning that truly works.
Backed by the trust and quality expected from a university setting, we’re more than just educators—we’re your partners in growth, dedicated to helping you acquire the skills, confidence, and knowledge to thrive now and into the future.
Meet The Team
Dr. Rosemary Kohr
Photo: Dr. Kohr and her Standard Poodle, at home.
Founder & CEO,RN, BA(Arts Plastique), BScN, MScN, PhD
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Tania Xerri
Chief Innovation Officer, HBA; Former Founding Director, Health Leadership & Learning Network, York University
Deborah Zannette
Program Growth Specialist, CHEN
Nancy Giles-McIntosh
Senior Instructor and Program Director Wound Care, RN, MCIScWH, CNCC(C), IIWCC, Critical Care Certification.
Karen Laforet
Senior Instructor and Program Director IV & Infusion Therapy and Wound Care, RN, MClSc-WH, CCHN(C), CVAA(c), VA-BCtm, DAPWCA
Jennifer McCrae
Senior Instructor, Program Director Death Doula, CT, CDCP End of Life & Grief Specialist
ADEC Certified Thanatologist | Dementia Care | Infant & Pregnancy Loss | Holistic Wellness
Soul Transition - Life, Death & Beyond Website www.soultransition.ca
Whitney McMillan
Senior Instructor, Program Director, Patient Navigation, BSW, MSW
Leigh Caplan
Senior Instructor, RN BScN, MA CDE NBC-HWC
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Rahimah Devji
Senior Instructor, BScN, RN
Michelle Labbie
CHEN Advisor, RN, MN, NP
Jordynne Lyndsey
Senior Instructor, RN, BScN, MN
Chatham-Kent Community Drug Strategy Coordinator; Chatham-Kent Ontario Health Team (CKOHT), Chatham, ON
Marianne Koh
Senior Advisor, MSc; Instructional Designer
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Claude Sam-Foh
Senior Instructor and Program Director of the Certificate in Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare; MBA, C|CIS0, CISSP, CISM, CISA, COBIT 5 & 2019, ITIL 3, ITIL 4-MP, ITIL4-SL, SCF, CIP, PMP, OCM-F&P, Cert. APM, SDOF, and ISACA Academic Advocate.
Tilda Shalof, RN
Senior Instructor and Program Director for the Creative Writing Masterclass; Tilda Shalof, RN, Author of The Nurse’s Story, Lives in the Balance, The Handover: A Nurse’s Last Shift. https://www.nursetilda.com/
Mish Waraska
Senior Instructor, RNEC, BScN, MN-NP;
Nurse Practitionere - Substance Use Consultant, North York General Hospital, Toronto, ON
Andrea
Education Coordinator, CHEN
Peter Kempkes
Tech and Web Support,
IT Systems and Networks
Website and Cloud Services
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Chad
Administrative Assistant, CHEN
Our Board of Advisors
Lesley Beagrie, PhD. Professor Emeritus, Nursing, York University
Patricia Bradley MEd, PhD, RN, CCNE, Professor Emeritus, Nursing, York University
Kirsten Woodend, RN, MSc, PhD, FCNEI
Professor Emeritus, Nursing, Trent University