North West LHIN appoints new CEO

Laura Kokocinski has been appointed chief executive officer of the North West Local Health Integration Network.
Kokocinski served as senior director, planning integration and community development for the LHIN since January 2006 and was appointed interim CEO in February 2010.

A life-long resident of northwestern Ontario, Kokocinski has extensive leadership experience in the education and health care sectors, including roles in acute care and long-term care. Prior to joining the LHIN, she served as vice-president, health services, at the Meno Ya Win Health Centre in Sioux Lookout, executive director of the Community Care Access Centre for the District of Thunder Bay and director of continuing education with Confederation College.

"Laura's track record in northwestern Ontario speaks for itself," said Janice Beazley, chair of the North West LHIN. "She combines a focus that seeks to innovate with a leadership style that is flexible and open-minded in fostering collaborative relationships. Her leadership efforts throughout her career have demonstrated clear and sustained impact while supporting positive stakeholder interactions."