Dr. Mary Ferguson-paré
Board Chair
management
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Canada
Biography
Dr. Ferguson-Paré was appointed to the role of Board Chair in June 2015. A member of the PRHC Board of Directors since June 2011, she recently retired from her role as Vice-President, Professional Affairs and Chief Nurse Executive with University Health Network. She is an Adjunct Faculty member at York and Trent University Schools of Nursing and has focused her professional and academic activities on organization and management development within healthcare. Dr. Ferguson-Paré is also a Member of the Order of Canada and a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal among other prestigious awards. In 2014, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Nipissing University for her lifetime achievements and contribution to innovation in Nursing education. Dr. Ferguson-Paré resides in the Lakefield area with her husband, Edward and their very large dog, Winston. Mary and Edward are proud parents of 5 children and enjoy their 14 grandchildren!
Research Interest
Nursing
