The Island Community Clinic Society (ICCS) is pleased to welcome Lyn Olson, Rebecca Johnston, and Sherry Leigh Williams to its Board of Directors.
Their appointments come at an exciting time for the organization. Over the past year, ICCS has continued to build momentum, strengthening its governance, expanding partnerships, advancing strategic planning, and laying the foundation for a sustainable primary care program that will serve Salt Spring Island for years to come.
Over the past year, ICCS has continued to build momentum through stronger governance, growing community partnerships, strategic planning, and the advancement of several key initiatives. Today, the organization is simultaneously working to improve attachment to primary care providers by identifying interim clinical space and advancing team-based care, while planning a permanent community home that will support an expanded interdisciplinary primary care program for Salt Spring Island.
Together, these initiatives represent an important step toward a stronger and more sustainable future for primary care on Salt Spring Island. ICCS is working with healthcare providers, community partners, and funders to develop a coordinated model of care that improves access for patients today while creating the capacity to meet the evolving healthcare needs of our community for years to come.
Introducing Our New Directors
Lyn Olson offers more than four decades of experience supporting health and wellness in a variety of settings including midwifery. Her broad perspective, commitment to lifelong learning, and passion for healthy communities will be a valuable asset as ICCS continues to strengthen primary care on Salt Spring Island.
Rebecca Johnston is an entrepreneur and community leader who combines experience in business, organizational leadership, communications, and project management with a strong commitment to community development. Her strategic perspective and leadership experience will support ICCS as the organization continues to grow.
Sherry Leigh Williams is a Red River Métis and Papaschase First Nation artist, educator, cultural leader, and community advocate who has called Salt Spring Island home for more than 25 years. Throughout her career, she has built strong connections across the community through arts, education, and collaborative leadership. Sherry brings valuable experience in community engagement, relationship-building, and program development that will strengthen ICCS as it continues to advance primary care for Salt Spring Island residents.
“We are pleased to welcome Lyn, Rebecca, and Sherry to the ICCS Board. Each brings unique experience, perspectives, and community connections that will strengthen our ability to advance our mission. As ICCS enters this exciting stage of growth, we are fortunate to have such talented and committed individuals joining our Board.”
– Dr. Christopher Applewhaite, Board Chair
The Board would also like to thank Aletha Humphreys for her service and contributions during ICCS’s formative years. Her commitment and expertise helped guide the organization through an important period of growth, and we wish her every success in the future.
As ICCS continues to grow, the organization remains committed to working collaboratively with healthcare providers, community partners, First Nations, governments, funders, and residents to strengthen access to primary care on Salt Spring Island. Together, we are building a stronger, more sustainable future for healthcare in our community.