This is a big year, marking 15 years of inspiration with PHA Canada. This week we are honoured to get to celebrate this milestone in person for the first time in many years. This week’s National PH Community Conference will also mark the end of my time as Chair of the Board of Directors. While leaving the Board will be bittersweet, my hope is that other patients will be inspired to follow suit and get involved because—as you know—patients' input and perspective are very important. We need your leadership to achieve PHA Canada’s vision of "A better life for all Canadians affected by pulmonary hypertension.”
I invite you to listen to my recent discussion with Dr. Sanjay Mehta, Founding Director and Eternal PHriend of PHA Canada, about my time as Board Chair. Learn how Dr. Mehta helped recruit me to the Board of Directors and supported me through the highs and lows—including a pandemic and imposter syndrome—on my journey as the first PH patient to serve as Board Chair.
I also invite you—the members of our Canadian PHamily—to give some thought to joining the Board of Directors, whether now or in the future. You can learn more about becoming a volunteer Director HERE
Nicole Dempsey
Chair, Board of Directors
Living with PAH Since 2013