Surrey/Chilliwack – – Fraser Health is welcoming new appointments made by the Province to its Board of Directors, reflecting a continued commitment to strong governance and quality care for the communities it serves.
Cindy Oliver has been appointed Chair of the Fraser Health Board by the Ministry of Health, succeeding interim Chair Opreet Kang. A respected leader in education and public service, she previously served as President of the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC.
Ms. Oliver brings decades of leadership in education, skilled trades and community initiatives, including chairing SkilledTradesBC and the Interprovincial Alliance of Board Chairs. Recognized with the King Charles III Coronation Medal for advancing women in underrepresented fields, her experience in governance and workforce development will help strengthen and innovate health care delivery.
The Province has also appointed two new members to the Board. Leslie Bonshor is a Stó:lō Nation and Nooksack Tribe leader. She is a respected knowledge keeper and advocate for Indigenous resurgence, and brings decades of experience advancing reconciliation and embedding Indigenous priorities in health care and leadership.
Loren Muth, a Councillor for Ch’íyáqtel (Tzeachten) First Nation, also serves as a representative for Fraser Salish communities and as Deputy Chair of the First Nations Health Council, contributing important perspectives on partnership, culture, and community-driven care.
Fraser Health extends its sincere thanks to outgoing interim Chair Opreet Kang for her leadership during a period of transition.
