We Are IH: Change management professional supports others’ growth

March 28, 2024
Christopher Russell enjoys hiking, and exploring the forests around Kelowna.

Name: Christopher Russell (he/him/his)
Job Title: Leadership & Organization Development Consultant
Years of Service: 2.5
Worksite: Community Health & Services Centre
Community: Kelowna
Ancestral TerritorySyilx/Okanagan
Favourite Quote / Advice to live by: “Growth and comfort do not coexist.” – Ginni Rometty, “All things are difficult before they are easy.” – Thomas Fuller

A calm, empathetic and imaginative change management professional, Chris Russell is passionate about working in public service, and supporting the growth and development of others.

From inspiring folks to see new career possibilities through facilitating workshops and development sessions, to being involved in the launch of the Change Leadership and Change Management programs and Interior Health (IH) Change Framework, Chris is a valuable resource as IH navigates change, big and small.

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