The UBC School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Gina Ogilvie as the inaugural Division Head of Global and Environmental Health, effective November 1, 2025.
This appointment follows the merger of the Division of Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) and Global Health to create the new Division of Global and Environmental Health. Dr. Ogilvie will serve as Interim Division Head from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2027. With strong expertise in global health, Dr. Ogilvie is committed to supporting the environmental health community and expanding the new division’s reach.
Dr. Ogilvie brings a wealth of experience and leadership in public health, global health policy, and environmental health research. Her distinguished career has been marked by ground-breaking contributions to population health, particularly in the areas of disease prevention, health equity, and international collaboration.
“I am honoured to serve as the inaugural Division Head of Global and Environmental Health,” says Dr. Ogilvie. “This new division represents an important step forward in recognizing the deep connections between global and environmental determinants of health. I look forward to collaborating with colleagues, learners, and partners across UBC and beyond to advance research, education, and policy that promote health equity and environmental sustainability.”
In her new role, Dr. Ogilvie will lead strategic initiatives that advance the division’s mission to improve health outcomes globally and address pressing environmental health challenges. She will work closely with faculty, researchers, and partners to foster innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and impactful research.
“We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Ogilvie as the inaugural Division Head of Global and Environmental Health,” says Dr. Anis Aslam, Director of SPPH. “Her exceptional leadership and expertise in global and public health, along with her extensive international and local collaborations and connections, will be invaluable in guiding the division as it builds on existing strengths and fosters new opportunities for collaboration by extending our network of affiliated scholars. Dr. Ogilvie’s appointment reflects SPPH’s ongoing commitment to advancing research and education that address the complex global and environmental challenges shaping population health.”
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Gina Ogilvie on her appointment and in welcoming her leadership as the Division of Global and Environmental Health embarks on this exciting new chapter.