Chief Executive Officer

As the Chief Executive Officer at the Dr. Peter Centre, Scott Elliott leverages over thirty years of leadership in the non-profit sector, underpinned by a steadfast commitment to empowering vulnerable communities to access essential healthcare services and community support.

Scott's personal challenges with stigma and addiction have fueled his passion for forging impactful partnerships with government agencies, businesses, community groups, and philanthropic entities. He is a fervent advocate for policies that embrace a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to health care.

Prior to his appointment at the Dr. Peter Centre in 2017, Scott's leadership journey spanned across diverse non-profit sectors, including international development, healthcare, education, and the arts. Scott, an alumnus of Simon Fraser University's School of Business, currently serves as Chair of the Board at CATIE, Canada's foremost resource for HIV and Hepatitis C information, and sits on the Board of Directors at the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA).

Senior Director of Clinical Programs

Rosalind Baltzer Turje joined the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation in 2003 with experience in health service mental service provision and management and education. She is responsible for clinical services and programs.

Rosalind has represented the organization at local, national and international conferences and as a partner, knowledge user and co-principal investigator for community-based research grants.

Director of Finance

Matt Toma joined the Foundation in 2021, with nearly two decades experience in operational accounting and financial management in the non-profit sector in Vancouver, primarily in post-secondary labour relations and community based delivery of social services.

Matt has also been involved as a volunteer director with a number of organizations in Vancouver during this time, including the Hastings North Community Police Society, Kiwassa Neighbourhood House and Housing Society, and the MPA Society.

A non-profit career oriented professional, Matt is very excited to join the Foundation, and to contribute to growing both our capacity to care, and our reputation as a leader in our field.

Matt is a CPA, CGA, with a Bachelor of Arts from Thompson Rivers University (BCOU), a Diploma in Finance from Langara College, and a Diploma in Marketing from Okanagan College.

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