Cara Lachance, founder of Innovative Health Pathways (IHP), is a seasoned leader and distinguished health care professional, soon to be a nurse practitioner. With expertise in occupational health nursing, risk management/assessments, and quality/patient safety.  Cara's profound passion for aiding others propels her commitment to influencing healthcare at a systemic level. A skilled professional in process improvement, change management, and team dynamics, she is a LEAN Sensei and Master-trained coach. With over two decades in healthcare and the mining industry, Cara adeptly navigates employee health and safety issues, emphasizing the strategic use of data for organizational change. Cara's innovative approach seamlessly bridges the industry-healthcare gap. Her credentials include RN BScN, ABNLP Master Coach, Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner, IV Nutritionist, LEAN Green Belt, Prosci Change Management, Crucial Conversations, Mental Health First Aid, and Patient Safety Officer. Actively contributing to committees, she serves as a Canadian Medical Protective Association Committee Member for Operating Room safety and a Faculty Advisor at Health CareCAN, the national voice of healthcare organizations in Canada.