Presenter Bios

Simmie Kalan, (she/her)
RN, MN, CNCC(C)
Director, Learning & Development (Nursing and Allied Health)
PHSA

A seasoned leader in critical care nursing, education, and health system transformation. With over two decades of clinical and leadership experience, she currently serves as Director Learning & Development at the Provincial Health Services Authority in British Columbia (BC), providing strategic direction across diverse healthcare environments. Her passion for education and the development of healthcare professionals drives her commitment to advancing healthcare education through inclusive leadership, evidence-informed practice, and meaningful policy change.

Fairouz Devji, (she/her)
RN, CHE, BA, BScN, MHLP-CE
Education Consultant, Learning & Development (Nursing and Allied Health)
PHSA

Fairouz Devji is a Clinical Educator Consultant with PHSA, dedicated to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments. Originally from Kenya, Fairouz honors the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples where she lives and works, mindful of her role as an uninvited guest on these lands.

Her nursing career spans emergency care and clinical practice, where she developed strong skills in patient-centered care, critical thinking, and teamwork. These experiences deeply inform her current role, where she helps shape education strategy, promotes interprofessional collaboration, and fosters psychological safety across healthcare teams.

Fairouz believes that continuous learning and shared knowledge are essential to improving patient outcomes and strengthening healthcare teams. Through mentorship and thoughtful leadership, she supports others to grow through critical resilience, curiosity, and confidence in an ever-changing healthcare environment.

Vikki Lalarii, (she/her)
MSc, RD
Allied Health Interprofessional Educator, Learning & Development (Nursing and Allied Health)
PHSA

Vikki brings over 30 years of experience from BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital, where she has served in roles including Clinical Dietitian in the NICU and Neonatal Follow-up Clinic, Professional Practice Leader, and most recently, Nutrition Educator. With a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and a strong background in teaching, mentoring, and interprofessional collaboration, Vikki is passionate about supporting allied health teams to provide safe, high-quality care. She is especially committed to creating environments that nurture professional growth, shared learning, and a culture of curiosity and compassion.

Lisa Jang, (she/her/they)
RN, MHLP-CE
Nurse Educator, Learning & Development (Nursing and Allied Health)
PHSA

Lisa Jang brings a unique blend of marketing and perioperative nursing experience to her work in healthcare, with a deep commitment to collaboration, patient safety, and continuous learning. She believes the best care happens in environments where people feel safe to speak up, learn together, and support one another, and she is continually exploring new ways to strengthen team education and development.

Living and working on the stolen and unceded lands of the Coast Salish Peoples, Lisa continues to reflect on her responsibilities in advancing truth, reconciliation, and cultural humility in healthcare. She recognizes the ongoing impacts of colonialism and is committed to listening, re-learning, and honouring Indigenous voices and ways of knowing in her practice.

Lisa is grateful to have shared her experiences at the 2025 Health Quality Forum, to be recognized as a Nursing the Future New Graduate Champion, and to be featured by UBC Alumni. Her approach is grounded in humility, relationship building, and a shared commitment to improving care together.