PeaceHealth, a Vancouver-based organization, has recently appointed new members to its Board of Directors. Carol Aaron has been named as the new chair, taking over from Karl Carrier who served more than eight years on the board. Aaron, who joined the board in January 2021, brings over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry to her role. She previously held executive positions at PeaceHealth, St. Joseph Health System, and Sutter Health before retiring in 2019.
In addition to Aaron’s appointment, Dr. Ione Adams and Lorraine Arvin have also been elected to serve on the board. Adams has been chairing the PeaceHealth St. Joseph Community Health Board in Bellingham since 2020 and recently retired from practicing family medicine after a long and distinguished career. Arvin is a seasoned chief financial officer with expertise in financial strategies and long-term financial planning. She most recently served as the vice president and treasurer at Reed College before retiring in 2021.
These new appointments bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the PeaceHealth Board of Directors, further strengthening the organization’s leadership team as they continue their mission of providing quality healthcare services to the community.