Dr. Karima Velji named United Way’s 2016 Campaign Chair

In front of a group of passionate supporters, United Way London & Middlesex announced Dr. Karima Velji, Vice President Patient Care and Quality, St. Joseph’s Health Care London as its 2016 Campaign Chair.

In this volunteer leadership role, Dr. Velji will champion United Way’s 2016 Campaign, which supports a network of programs and services accessed by over 85,000 London and Middlesex County residents each year.

In addition to St. Joseph’s, Dr. Velji is the President of the Canadian Nurses Association and a volunteer with the Aga Khan Development Network.

“We consider ourselves very fortunate to have Karima leading our Campaign. As a health-care executive with progressive leadership experience spanning the full continuum of care, Karima brings unique insights to our work of building a healthy and prosperous community for all.” — Andrew Lockie, CEO of United Way London & Middlesex

Source: CTV News – United Way London & Middlesex

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