Since 2007, Dennis’s leadership experiences have spanned across the continuum of care in Health and Social Services, Education, and Justice. Dennis’s focus is organizational development, mental health and addictions, and quality improvement.
A self-declared northerner, a two-time immigrant, and a seasoned senior government executive with extensive experience in health, education, social, and public safety services. Originally from Greece, Dennis moved to the USA in 1994 accompanying his parents in their pursuit of medical education. Dennis immigrated to Canada in 2003 to pursue his own educational, professional, and personal dreams. Ever since, Dennis has focused on working with people in rural and remote communities in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Alberta, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and British Columbia.
While in Canada, Dennis has earned graduate degrees, a graduate certificate, three professional designations, lived in parts of the country that many people only dream of visiting, and has connected with communities and cultures which have enriched his life personally and professionally. Dennis enjoys outdoor activities, and has taken on activities such as mountain biking, running, hiking, and cross country skiing.
In 2022, Dennis shifted his career focus to the field of education. While this seems to be a big change - it is actually not. In his past experience as a leader, Dennis was responsible for educating all those around him. Dennis thinks that teaching and learning go together. In his classroom, Dennis is teaching learners just as much as he is learning from them. It is a two way street - an approach that he has used for his whole career, and will continue to. Dennis becomes a better teacher when he is a better student.
