About UTIHI
UTIHI is a local chapter established in 2009 as part of the larger Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Open School. Currently, IHI is made up of 900 chapters in over 90 countries worldwide. We represent students across various departments at the University of Toronto, such as nursing, pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, medical radiation, engineering, allied health professionals, social work, kinesiology, health policy, management, and public health.
We are committed to connecting you to quality improvement and patient safety opportunities in established healthcare communities across Toronto. You will gain foundational skills, knowledge, and valuable experience to become an agent of change for the future.
Meet the Team
Our interdisciplinary team is made up of graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Toronto. We aim to continually motivate and educate aspiring healthcare professionals for success in the field of healthcare improvement.

Elizabeth Khvatova
Co-President

Julia Novielli
Director of Practical Experience

Thea Dora Wang
Faculty and Student Relations

Mikaela Recchia
Communications

Nathan Best
Co-President

Tafsia Hussain
Director of Practical Experience

Saba Sohail
Conference Director

Helen Ma
Nursing Representative (Ex-Officio)

Konrad Samsel
Vice President - External

Belinda Xu
Director of Education

Aina Oluwatoyin Ogechi Tricia
Director of Collaboration

Kirthana Aila
Nursing Representative (Ex-Officio)

Kaitlin Chen
Operations

Yeasmin Sultana Begum
Director of Education

Jennifer Zhong
Publishing