Santis Health Expands to Atlantic Canada with the Appointment of Everton McLean as Vice President

Toronto, ON – January 9, 2025 – Joining Santis Health as Vice President of Atlantic Canada, Everton McLean, a senior communications leader, will drive the firm’s expansion to the East Coast, building on the successful Western Canada launch two years ago. Over the past 12 years, Santis has grown from an Ontario-based agency into a national practice, now offering expertise to clients from coast to coast.

 “Everton’s arrival to the team is part of a long-term vision to strengthen our national presence and deliver expert health care and life sciences advice across the country,” said Dan Carbin, Managing Partner at Santis Health. “With Everton’s leadership and in-depth understanding of Atlantic Canada, we are confident this expansion will create new opportunities to support our clients and drive meaningful impact.”

With over 15 years of communications and strategy experience and roots as a journalist, Everton recently served as Chief Communications Officer at Health PEI, where he led efforts to enhance public trust and transparency within the province’s health care system. Throughout his career, Everton has worked with organizations such as Nova Scotia Health, Horizon Health Network, and the University of Prince Edward Island, spearheading crisis communications, media relations and executive communication strategies.

“We saw a growing need for dedicated and expert health care and life sciences advice from coast to coast,” said Patrick Nelson, Managing Partner at Santis Health. “Santis has seen remarkable growth, and our reach continues to extend across the country. With Everton leading the charge, we are excited to create new opportunities for our clients to advance and elevate their organizational goals in the region.”

Everton will lead Santis Health’s Atlantic Canada practice, working with a team of consultants nationwide. This practice will specialize in public affairs, communications, and strategic advisory services, offering provincial and national health care clients local expertise to navigate policy environments, influence decision-making, and achieve their organizational goals.

To learn more about Everton visit https://santishealth.ca/our-team/.