Hope and purpose after substance use

3 minutes

Ever since he was a kid growing up in Vancouver, Shawn Kelly loved the outdoors, downhill mountain biking, working out, and acrylic painting. He also had a passion for cooking, and went on to become a professional chef, cooking at prestigious events like the Olympics, and on one memorable occasion, even for visiting royalty.

On the outside, Shawn led a happy and full life. But on the inside, he was struggling with substance use.

We are IH: Marlis Gauvin

4 minutes

We are IH is a recognition campaign to spotlight Interior Health employees and medical staff – through pictures and stories.


Name: Marlis Gauvin

Job Title: Director, Medical Program Transformation

Years of Service: 14 total (5+9 with a gap in between)

Worksite: Community Health & Services Centre

Community: Kelowna

Ancestral Territory: “Syilx” (Saay-ilks) / Okanagan Interior Salish