Name: Sarah Kozin (she/her/hers)
Job Title: Project Coordinator - Digital Health
Length of Service: 12
Worksite: Kelowna Community Health and Services Centre
Community: Vernon
Ancestral Territory: syilx
Favourite Quote / Advice to Live By: Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
For Sarah Kozin, making a difference isn’t about being in the spotlight: it’s about knowing that her work, whether big or small, helps improve care for patients, families and communities. That quiet drive, paired with a deep sense of purpose, has shaped her 12-year journey with Interior Health.
Based in Vernon, B.C., where she has lived her entire life, Sarah is a project coordinator with Digital Health. She’s worked across a variety of roles, building strong relationships, deepening her skills and staying grounded in what brought her to health care in the first place.
“I pursued a career in health care because it is deeply personal to me,” she says. “My own mother is a two-time cancer survivor, and witnessing her journey and the incredible support we received from the health-care team showed me just how vital a strong, compassionate and effective health-care system is.
“It was through those challenging times that I truly understood the power of a dedicated care team in supporting not just individuals but entire families and communities.
“Every step I take to support and improve health care has a ripple effect that helps patients, families and entire communities. That connection fuels me. It reminds me why I show up every day and why I continue to push myself to do better for the system, for the people in it, and for everyone who depends on it.”