BC Women’s is led by the executive team, comprised of senior staff in leadership positions across the organization.
Cheryl Davies is the chief operating officer, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre, one of the largest maternity hospitals in Canada and the only facility in BC devoted primarily to the health of women, newborns and their families. Cheryl has over 25 years' experience in women's health as a nurse, educator and senior leader, in both community and hospital settings. She is a passionate advocate for women's health, reproductive rights and social justice. She believes firmly in the strength of servant leadership, and the importance of honouring women's values and voices in health care.
Dr. Preston completed her medical training in Ottawa and Toronto, with specialized fellowship training in obstetric anesthesia at Women’s College Hospital. After practicing in Ottawa for a decade, Dr. Preston moved to Vancouver in 2004 to lead the Anesthesia Department at BC Women’s Hospital. Currently, she serves as a staff anesthesiologist at BC Women’s Hospital and a tenured Professor at the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine.
Dr. Preston has held several key leadership roles, including Head of the UBC Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Department Head of Anesthesia at BC Women’s Hospital, and Senior Medical Director of Acute Perinatal Programs at BC Women’s Hospital.
An accomplished researcher and educator, Dr. Preston is currently a CIHR Chair for the Health Services Competition and contributes extensively to academic publishing. Her research interests focus on maternal airway management, knowledge translation through evidence-based medicine, and improving surgical quality outcomes.
Ruth Appanah is the executive director of Inter-Campus Operations for BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre.
Ruth began her career working in laboratories at the UK Medical Research Council and the Medical Genetics Department at the University of British Columbia. She has both Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees.
Ruth is inspired by health-care workers and their commitment to making a difference in the lives of patients and families. She is a relationship builder and plans to bring her experience in research and health-care to Inter-campus Operations to enhance the C&W campus. Ruth believes in empowering staff and physicians to continue to elevate BC Children’s and BC Women’s hospitals as world-class facilities.
