Toby Achtman is a results-oriented strategic collaborator. With more than twenty years of experience, she has held various leadership roles within British Columbia’s health sector.

Her career successes involve working with physicians throughout the system, from acute care to primary care. Her passion for family medicine is evident as she works to execute on the BCCFP’s vision to inspire family physicians to provide equitable, culturally safe, longitudinal care, for all British Columbians.

Toby has a masters degree in health administration from the University of Ottawa and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Western University.

Dr. Eatmon is a family physician serving both urban and rural Indigenous peoples at the Lu’ma Medical Centre in Vancouver, as well as Carrier Sekani Family Services in Northern BC.

She is Tsimshian from Lax Kw’alaams, from the Raven Clan on her father’s side and Métis on her mother’s side. She completed her medical training at UBC, where she participated in cultural safety learning as a resident in the Indigenous Family Medicine Program.

Erin Gawne is a communications strategist with 20 years’ experience helping organizations build and manage their public profiles.

Erin has provided integrated communications and strategic planning services to many of Canada’s leading brands, but much of her favourite work has been in the health sector. Her in depth understanding of the health care landscape and experience working with member-based organizations are an asset as Erin works with the BCCFP to ensure that BC’s family doctors are supported  to provide equitable, culturally safe, longitudinal care for all British Columbians.

Erin has a bachelor degree from the University of Victoria, a post graduate certificate in communications from Humber College and a digital marketing certificate from the University of Toronto. She is also certified in public participation by the International Association for Public Participation.

Melanie is a consulting Project Coordinator who has been working with the BCCFP since April 2022. She has 20 years of experience providing administrative support across the health system in Vancouver (and more recently Vancouver Island), as well as in post-secondary education and small business settings.

Her focus over the past 10 years has been on supporting physicians, physician-led organizations and strategic projects. She has a special interest in technical writing and business processes.

Kilee has over ten years’ experience in customer service, five of which have been spent serving members of non-profit organizations.

Her strengths include in-person and virtual event planning, member services, and administrative support for board and governance.

Erin is a purpose-driven marketing and communications specialist with a passion for using her expertise to make a positive impact in the world.

Throughout her career, Erin has worked with various organizations in Scotland, New Zealand and Canada, helping them to leverage the power of authentic storytelling to effectively communicate their messages and achieve their objectives.

With a masters degree in Politics and Business Management, she supplements this experience with understanding of the sociopolitical landscape here in BC.

A strong advocate for health equity, Erin supports BCCFP members by weaving consciousness, empathy and resolve into our communications.