Valerie Diabo Confirmed as KMHC Executive Director
Written by Jeremy Zafran on 10 May 2023
The Kateri Memorial Hospital Center has announced that Valerie Diabo who accepted the KMHC’s Board of Directors offer to become the Interim Executive Director of the Hospital has now been appointed as the full-time Executive Director. Diabo had extensive experience in all her previous KMHC roles leading to this posting. Diabo worked closely with past Executive Director, Lisa Westaway as the hospital ensured a smooth transition until Westaway’s departure back on April 3rd. Her connection to people is heightened by her lengthy technical experience for the position. Diabo started her nursing studies at Lasalle College back in 1987, earning a Nursing Assistant Certificate in 1990, followed by education at Dawson and as a registered Nurse in various units at St. Mary’s Hospital, returning to the KMHC in 1997, while attending the University of Ottawa, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, Magna Cum Laude, ‘with great distinction and honours.’
Diabo worked extensively in a senior management role as KMHC’s Director of Nursing & Community Care since 2007, she has been responsible for all aspects of nursing care within the hospital. Her previous positions at KMHC include Manager of Homecare, and Infection Prevention Control Nurse. She had been acting as the Interim Executive Director since April 1, 2023.
