Our Team

Carolyn Dyer, Executive Director

Carolyn (she/her/hers) has worked in various health care planning, leadership, and quality improvement roles over the past decade. She has held positions from leading primary care engagement initiatives on behalf of Niagara Region Public Health to championing the Health Links model of care in collaboration with system partners. She had the opportunity to lead a primary care and interprofessional team with a local Community Health Centre which sparked her passion in advancing health equity for marginalized populations. Most recently, Carolyn supported an Ontario Health Team in advancing their integrated model of care by leveraging digital health tools to enhance clinical pathways with a focus on equitable care. Carolyn is a firm believer in staying connected to the community where she volunteers with Positive Living’s Board of Directors. Carolyn has a Master of Arts in Applied Health Sciences from Brock University and a postgraduate certificate in Human Resources from York University.

Dr. Karl Stobbe, Medical Director

Dr. Stobbe is the co-founder and medical director of REACH Niagara, a charitable organization that offers healthcare to homeless and marginalized people in Niagara. A Clinical Professor at McMaster University, he has practiced and taught family medicine in Niagara and overseas for 35 years.

Dr. Karim Ali, Medical Director of Safer Supply

Brittany, Mental Health Lead

Megan, System Navigator

Courtney, Manager of Safer Supply

Jenny Silvestro, Administrative Assistant