Lana Korch
About Lana Korch
Lana Korch serves as the Director of Operations for Medical Affairs at the First Nations Health Authority, bringing extensive experience in nursing and health care consulting. Her career spans various roles, including mental health nursing and program management, complemented by advanced studies in counseling psychology and public affairs.
Work at First Nations Health Authority
Lana Korch serves as the Director of Operations, Medical Affairs at the First Nations Health Authority. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to health care initiatives in Vancouver, British Columbia. In her role, she focuses on operational management within the medical affairs sector, aiming to improve health services for First Nations communities.
Previous Experience in Health Care
Before her current role, Lana Korch worked at Vancouver Coastal Health as a Mental Health Emergency Services Nurse from 2007 to 2016. She spent nine years at Lionsgate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. Following this, she was a Program Consultant and Lead Facilitator at Salus Global Corporation from 2016 to 2018, and then served as Manager of Regional Advocates and Advisors at Doctors of BC from 2018 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Lana Korch has an extensive educational background in health care and psychology. She earned a Master of Education (M.Ed) in Counseling Psychology and Positive Coaching from the University of Missouri-Columbia, studying from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, she obtained a Graduate Certificate in Organizational Change from the same institution in 2017. Her earlier education includes a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing and a Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing from Douglas College.
Background in Mental Health Services
Lana Korch has a diverse background in mental health services, having worked as a Program Manager for Residential Services at Coast Mental Health from 2014 to 2016. Her experience in various roles within the health care sector has equipped her with skills in change management and organizational culture, which she applies to enhance employee engagement and performance.
Focus on Health Care Change and Development
Lana Korch is dedicated to expanding her knowledge and experience in health care change and development. Her work emphasizes fostering a healthy organizational culture and implementing effective change management strategies to improve health care delivery and employee performance.