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From left to right: Jenna Kiesman, Clara Dyck, Michelle Turner, Lisa Matthews, Jennifer Pace, Helen Augustin (Financial Assistant)
Leadership Team
Our interdisciplinary team strive to lead with integrity, Inclusiveness, compassion, excellence and accountability.

Megan Cox, RN, BSN, MN
Executive Director
Megan Cox is the Executive Director of the North Okanagan Hospice Society.
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Jennifer Pace, CPA, CGA, MBA
Financial Officer
Mrs. Pace has held her CPA designation since 2001 and completed her Masters of Business Administration in 2008.
Mrs. Pace started as NOHS’s Controller in the Spring of 2022 coming from a history of industry and non-profit organizations.
Prior to joining NOHS Mrs. Pace was the CFO for Maven Brands for 3 years. She was also Controller and CFO at Progressive Air Services a privately owned airplane engine manufacturer, as well Mrs. Pace was a long-time employee, and ended her tenure as the Controller, for PRT Growing Services (annual revenues of $100 million) where she started in 2004 as the Operations Accountant. Mrs. Pace is also an avid volunteer in her community for non-profit organizations including Habitat for Humanity, the Army, Navy & Airforce Veterans in Canada, and the Royal Canadian Legion.
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Kristin Ford
Fund Development Officer
Kristin has a Business Management Certificate and a diverse background working with various non-profit organizations.

Michelle Turner, BSCN (Hons)
Hospice Manager
Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Michelle brings over 20 years of management experience to her role as Hospice Manager.
In addition to 8 years experience in the healthcare industry, Michelle has also worked with international corporations on the recruitment and retention of healthcare staff, developing each employee’s professional development.
Notably, Michelle formerly managed policy regulation, legislative compliance, and security measures for Her Majesty’s Prison Service.
Outside of work, Michelle enjoys creating art in her studio, spending time with her children and walking the family cocker spaniel.
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Belinda Keel
Community Program Manager
Passionate about community, people and connection, Belinda brings a wealth of experience to the role of Community Program Manager.
Belinda was a member of the Board of Directors for Armstrong Playschool Association for 3 years, and is passionate about community engagement. Belinda has extensive experience in customer service and hospitality, which compliments her community-minded leadership.
Outside of work Belinda enjoys being outside (if it’s nice!) and finding a great trail to hike, or spending time with her spouse and 2 children. Belinda also enjoys creating things, knitting, or getting lost in a great book.
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Clara Dyck, RN, MSN, CHPCN(C)
Education and Resource Leader
Clara is the Education and Resource Leader at North Okanagan Hospice Society in Vernon, B.C.
She is research partner with Dr. Sharon Kaasalainen and McMaster University in the Strengthening A Palliative Approach in Long Term Care and Associate Member of the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Preventions, University of British Columbia. She uses her expertise and knowledge of death and dying to support people along the care continuum from diagnosis of a life limiting illness to bereavement, at all the healthcare touch points. Her breadth of knowledge of end-of-life care ranges from whole person symptom management, Advanced Care Planning to care of the dying in a culturally sensitive trauma-informed manner.
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