Janine Karlsen is the new chair of Kelowna General Hospital Foundation's board of directors. 

Karlsen steps into the role after serving on the board since 2021. 

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Karlsen has a history of working in physician offices, surgical centres and hospitals across B.C. She has experience as a clinical director and in sales for hospital equipment and biomedical devices. 

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The board also has four new directors. New on the board is retired president at Interior Savings Credit Union Kathy Conway, CEO at Tax Templates Jay Goodis, Founder of Inglis Private Investment Council Kim Inglis, and Western Canada Managing Partner Bruce Sprague. 

The KGH Foundation board of directors provides guidance and support to foundation staff and drives strategic partnerships to raise funds for health care needs in the Central Okanagan.