Board Members

The Health Council is comprised of a Board appointed annually by the Minister of Health. Operating since 2006 focusing on monitoring all aspects of Bermuda’s health system and enforcing compliance with legislative requirements.

Dr. Sylvanus Nawab, MD

Health Council Chair

Dr. Michael Richmond

CEO of Bermuda Hospital Board (BHB)

Ms. Kirsten Beasley

Head of Office, Bermuda at WTW (formally Willis Towers Watson)

Dr. Ayoola Oyinloye

Chief Medical Officer – Ex-Officio

Dr. Ricky Brathwaite

Health Council Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Darrien Ray

Clinical Psychologist

Mr. Roger Todd  

Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health - Ex Officio

Board members not pictured.

Mr. H. Anthony Richardson – Deputy Chair

Managing Director of Cedar Aviation Services Ltd.

Ms. Cynthia M. Thomas 

Attorney/Contract Wording Manager at Arch Reinsurance Ltd.

Ms. F. Ann Daniels

Head of Compliance, Registrar of Companies 

Mr. Anthony W. Santucci

CADA Chairman 

Ms.  Keechia L. Tuckett

Director, Health Insurance Department (HID) 

Dr. Nicola Paugh

Executive Director, IAC Bermuda

Ms. Mercedes Pringle-DeSilva

Interim Executive Director at Age Concern Bermuda (ACB)

Ms. Cheryl Ann Lister

Ex-Officio – Acting Financial Secretary, Ministry of Finance

Secretariat Members

The Health Council Secretariat includes those individuals responsible for carrying out the mandated functions of the organisation.  We have a team of 19 and despite our size, our remit is quite large.  The Secretariat prides itself on being an efficient and reliable team that has the public’s best interest in mind for all that we do.  As we constantly seek ways to improve our operations and the execution of our functions, in 2016 we underwent organisational restructuring which resulted in the development of our three directorates: Health Economics, Health Regulations and Operations.

Operations Directorate

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Lena Hassell
Outreach Coordinator and Corporate Admin

Coordinates collaborations between the Health Council and local community organisations and manages day to day operations of the office.

Taja Fox
Communications Lead

Creates and develops communications content for the Health Council.

Carmen Francis
Carmen Francis
Head of People Operations

Leads the oversight and management of Human Resources and Operations, and supports the management of finances and financial audits.

Health Economics Directorate

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Dr. Ricky Brathwaite
Health Council Chief Executive Officer

Oversees the Health Council’s management and operations.

Tiara Carlington
Senior Programme Manager

Oversees programmes related to accessibility of health services.

Ashley Rodgers
Project Manager

Manages and reviews transaction level data and healthcare technology.

Health Regulations Directorate

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Shunee Burt
Shunee Burt
Project Manager

Provides support in Health Regulation, Public Health Research and Programmes, Information Officer and Chronic Disease Innovation Programme.

Wendy Dill
Wendy Dill
Project Manager

Oversees the Drug Formulary Programme.

Fiona Douglas
Fiona Douglas
Project Manager

Oversees the licensing and inspections of Long Term Care Facilities.

Elizabeth Harrington
Elizabeth Harrington
Pharmaceutical Market Lead/Pharmacy Inspector

Conducts inspections and investigations to assess compliance with the Pharmacy Act.

Elisabeth Kast
Project Manager

Oversees Employer Compliance and the transition of Professional Registration.

Dr. Keasha Lightbourne
Dr. Keasha Lightbourne
Kidney Transplant Coordinator

Facilitates all aspects of the kidney transplantation process.

Lindsay Lodge
Lindsay Lodge
Project Associate

Provides support to Public Health Education.

Shawnette Place
Shawnette Place
Project Manager

Oversees and coordinates the facilitation of health professional, health business and home care provider registration.

Akilah Reid
Akilah Reid
Project Associate

Provides support to Long-Term Care projects.

Jo’ell Robinson
Jo’ell Robinson
Project Associate

Provides support to health regulation, and public health research and programmes.

Nicole Robinson
Nicole Robinson
Project Associate

Provides support to home care provider registration.

Khamini Shrinarine
Project Associate

Provides support to health professional registration.

Ja-Mae Smith
Programme Manager

Monitors, licenses and assess Long-Term Care facilities and Adult Day Care Centers.