Lil Silvano, President & CEO
Ms. Liliana (Lil) Silvano is an accomplished executive who has held a number of senior leadership positions over the past two decades. A native of Sault Ste. Marie, Lil joined the Group Health Centre (GHC) in 2022 as President & CEO.
As a Chartered Accountant, Lil started her career in the public sector at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), where over ten years, she gained progressive management experience in multiple roles.
After a decade of corporate leadership experience, Lil transitioned to the Health Care sector. Lil spent the last nine years in various senior executive leadership roles at Sault Area Hospital (SAH), culminating with Lil serving as SAH’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Kirsten Farago, VP Clinical Operations
Kirsten Farago brings over two decades of healthcare experience to her role as Vice President Clinical Operations at Group Health Centre (GHC), which she joined in April 2024. Her career began as a Clinical Dietitian in 2002, and she has since held progressively senior roles, including Director of Clinical Programs at Sault Area Hospital and Consultant for System Strategy and Planning at Ontario Health Northeast.
Kirsten is known for her dedication to enhancing clinical operations, developing high-performance teams, and advocating for innovative care solutions. Her leadership style is people-focused, emphasizing the importance of fostering positive relationships and creating a supportive environment that empowers her teams to deliver exceptional patient care.
With a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition with Distinction from the University of Saskatchewan and a Long-Term Care Administrator Certificate from the Canadian Healthcare Association, Kirsten has built a strong foundation in healthcare administration. Her commitment to professional growth is further demonstrated by her participation in programs on Indigenous Cultural Safety, Transformational Leadership, and Communication Skills for Leaders.
At GHC, Kirsten’s passion for improving the patient experience and leading with compassion makes her an excellent fit to help guide the organization toward continued success in delivering high-quality care to the community.
Kim Lemay, VP People & Strategy
Kim is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in both healthcare and business operations. Kim spent the last 13 years as the Director, People & Strategy at Sault Area Hospital, before joining the GHC team in 2023. In her role, she led the hospital’s strategic planning, risk management, policy development, governance, and human resources functions.
Kim has a proven track record of working collaboratively with various stakeholders, including clinicians, professional associations, government agencies, and provider organizations. She is deeply committed to her community and passionate about it being one of the best places in the world to live, thrive, work and receive care. Currently, Kim serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Sault Community Career Centre.
Christine Evoy, VP Infrastructure Modernization
Christine Evoy is an accomplished finance professional with over 30 years of experience in public-sector finance. As the Vice President of Infrastructure Modernization at Group Health Centre (GHC), she brings invaluable expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments, ensuring financial reporting compliance, and delivering innovative solutions to challenging financial issues.
With a strong background as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Christine has held significant leadership roles in the finance sector. Prior to joining GHC, she served as the Manager of Finance at Algoma District School Board, where she successfully managed a substantial operating budget while reporting directly to the Superintendent of Business and Operations. Her career highlights also include various leadership positions at OLG, where she contributed to Financial Planning & Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, and Capital Assets.
Kramer Rousseau, VP & CFO
Kramer is a dedicated and accomplished accounting professional with over a decade of experience in both public and corporate finance. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Accounting from Algoma University and holds the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Kramer began his career at BDO Canada, where he gained a strong technical foundation in financial statement preparation and auditing. He then moved to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), building on his leadership and continuous improvement skills while leading financial statement consolidation and preparation.
Before joining Group Health Centre, Kramer worked at Algoma University, progressing from Director of Financial Services to Chief Financial Officer. During his tenure, Algoma University expanded from a $50M to a $300M operation, and Kramer guided the finance team through LEAN methodology implementations, fostering efficiencies and a collaborative culture.
A lifelong resident of Sault Ste. Marie, Kramer is deeply committed to his community. In his new role as Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at Group Health Centre, he is focused on driving financial excellence and supporting the organization’s mission to provide the best health for the best lives.
