Dr. John McGraw, Acting Executive Director, Specialized Accreditation Programs

Dr. John McGraw is a leader adept at driving product and service transformation to create value across all phases of the product life cycle. He excels in orchestrating the development and commercialization of early-stage products, while spearheading organizational metamorphoses for targeted organic expansion and M&A activities.  John has significant expertise in strategy, sales, marketing, acquisitions, and product launches as a senior executive at Canadian health services providers and medical device companies.  His strategic guidance extends from academia to major pharmaceutical firms, augmented by extensive diagnostic-imaging experience in the device sector. John’s academic foundation in neuroscience complements his hands-on laboratory research experience, reinforcing his ability to drive innovation and excellence. 

Georgina Ralevski, DIrector, Proficiency Testing

Georgina is a Medical Laboratory Technologist and innovative leader with over 30+ years of medical laboratory experience, 15+ years of leadership experience, and 12+ years of quality management experience. She excels in managing relationships across diverse stakeholder types, including hospitals, accrediting bodies, public health units, private laboratories, and government regulatory bodies. Georgina has played key roles in the development of new laboratory programs in response to emerging pathogens with a focus on efficiency, quality, and risk. She is passionate about building strong teams dedicated to making healthcare safer.