Grey Bruce Public Health is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Directors who will join the organization’s Senior Leadership Team.

Lindsay Johnston will serve as GBPH’s new Director of Community Health, while Jillian Fenik will serve as Director of Health Protection.

Both Lindsay and Jillian bring extensive public health experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to building healthy communities to the new director roles.
Lindsay’s work experience includes serving as manager of Grey Bruce Public Health’s Vaccine Preventable Diseases program and holding leadership positions with the Grey Bruce Ontario Health Team.

Jillian has worked in public health for nearly three decades. She spent 25 years with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, which included 19 years as the organization’s Manager of Infectious Diseases, Sexual Health, and Harm Reduction.

“I am excited to welcome both Lindsay and Jillian to the Grey Bruce Public Health team. Their expertise, experience, perspectives, and passion for the Grey-Bruce community will be incredible assets to the Senior Leadership Team and the entire organization,” says Dr. Brittany Graham, GBPH’s Medical Officer of Health and CEO.

The appointments come at an exciting time for Grey Bruce Public Health.

A newly appointed Board of Health was established and has been meeting regularly since July, after decision-making authority was returned to the local level. In August, Dr. Brittany Graham was named to the permanent position of Grey-Bruce’s Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer, after serving in an acting capacity in the role since April 2026.

Dr. Eileen de Villa is currently serving as Acting Medical Officer of Health and CEO during Dr. Graham’s parental leave, which is expected to last until summer 2027.

Grey Bruce Public Health announced in August that the organization is transitioning to a leadership model with Director-level positions. 

This change aims to strengthen strategic direction, improve leadership capacity, and support the consistent delivery of public health programs and services, while fostering strong collaboration with the Board of Health and community organizations.

Grey Bruce Public Health looks forward to the expertise and leadership Lindsay and Jillian will bring as the organization works alongside the Board of Health, community partners, and residents to build healthier communities.