WellFort CEO Announcement

The Board of Directors and Staff of WellFort Community Health Services are excited to announce the appointment of Laura Guerrero to the position of Chief Executive Officer as of June 3, 2020.

 

 

Laura joined WellFort in 2015 as the Manager of Health Promotion and was later promoted to Director of Bramalea Community Health Centre, and again to Director of Four Corners Health Centre. She also served for a period as co-CEO of WellFort in 2019. Prior to her work at WellFort, Laura held program and communications roles with the Canadian Mental Health Association of Toronto.

A native of Uruguay, Laura began her career as a journalist, and found her way into community health services in Canada. She understands the experience of being a new Canadian and is sensitive to the challenges faced by many of WellFort’s clients.

Laura is committed to ensuring WellFort continues and evolves in its leading approach to health equity to ensure the most vulnerable in our communities have access to care and are connected to resources and supports.

“I am grateful to both the WellFort’s Board and staff for allowing me to continue to be a part of the great work we do in this new role. I see significant opportunities for our teams in the years to come to work with clients and the community, partners and all stakeholders in enhancing WellFort's vision: Fostering a healthier community where everyone belongs” said Guerrero.

Please join us in congratulating Laura on her well-earned promotion, and in pledging our support to her new mission.