Lisa Vreugdenhil is a registered social worker and experienced health care leader who has served as Executive Director, Clinical Services with the Thames Valley Family Health Team since 2019. With more than 27 years of experience in health care, including over a decade as a front-line primary care social worker, Lisa has held progressive leadership roles across both the primary care and hospital sectors.

An alumna of the Transdisciplinary Understanding and Training on Research – Primary Health Care (TUTOR-PHC) program, Lisa is deeply committed to advancing research, innovation, and quality improvement in primary health care. She also contributes to sector-wide excellence as a reviewer with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.

In her role at Thames Valley FHT, Lisa focuses on fostering high functioning, interprofessional teams; enhancing access and attachment to primary care; and strengthening collaboration with system partners. She has a particular interest in measurement-based care and outcomes, recognizing their essential role in improving both patient care and system performance.

Throughout her career, Lisa has demonstrated a strong commitment to mentorship, supporting the professional growth of students and emerging practitioners. She remains passionate about expanding access to team-based care and advancing integrated models that enhance the experience of both patients and providers.