Dr. Sherri Magee is an oncology researcher who has worked in the field of Cancer Survivorship for the past 25 years and is the author of the book “Picking up the Pieces: Moving Forward after Surviving Cancer”. She facilitates recovery workshops for survivors and their families across Canada.
Sherri is currently the Chair of the Vancouver Police Foundation and has served as Vice-Chair of the Vancouver Police Board and on the Advisory Board of 58 W. Hastings (Chinatown Foundation) which is building a medical facility and social housing in the DTES.
Sherri was the past Executive Director of the Hope House Cancer Centre, she co-developed the first private practice cancer rehabilitation program, ‘Back on Track,’ and co-founded the “Abreast in a Boat” dragon boat society for women living with breast cancer with over 200 teams world-wide.
Paul Mochrie is presently serving as acting city manager pending Council’s appointment of a permanent incumbent to that role.
Paul previously held the position of deputy city manager and provided oversight for a portfolio of direct service and corporate support departments, including Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services; Development, Buildings, and Licensing; Arts, Culture, and Community Services; Technology Services; and Human Resources.
Paul joined the City in May 2011 as the general manager, Human Resource Services, and assumed the role of deputy city manager in October 2015.
Paul brings to the City broad public sector experience, including time working with the provincial government, regional health authorities, and employers’ associations. Prior to joining the City, he worked with the BC Ministry of Health and led the development and management of commercial relationships between the PharmaCare program and pharmaceutical companies, retail pharmacies, and pharmacy wholesalers.