David Clements joins Santis Health, Adding to the Firm’s Health Policy Expertise

Ottawa, ON – July 18, 2024 — With nearly 30 years of experience in the health and higher education sectors, Dave Clements joins the Santis Health team, specializing in health policy, stakeholder engagement and communications.

“Dave brings a remarkable depth of knowledge and experience to Santis Health,” said Peter Cleary, Principal. “His leadership ability combined with his background in government reflect his commitment to advancing health care policy and innovation. We are excited to have him on board and look forward to the significant contributions he will make to this firm and our clients.”

Dave has held executive roles at the Canadian Institute for Health Information, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Queen’s University’s Faculty of Health Sciences. Dave has also significantly contributed to the federal government and B.C. provincial government, including serving as Director of Communications and Senior Advisor for the Hon. Jane Philpott, former Minister of Health. In 2014-2015, he was the Executive Director for the Advisory Panel on Healthcare Innovation, appointed by the Hon. Rona Ambrose.

“We couldn’t be more excited to have Dave joining our team,” added Patrick Nelson, Managing Partner. “Santis continues to add a wealth of talent to our roster and Dave’s extensive background in the industry will continue to bolster our network.”

In addition to his professional achievements, Dave is an adjunct professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Carleton University and a dedicated volunteer, contributing to numerous boards and committees.

For more information on Dave’s role and contributions at Santis Health, visit santishealth.ca/our-team.