Yaara Nouri is a healthcare professional with a diverse background in clinical care, public service, and health administration. Born and raised in Israel, she began her career as a speech therapist and audiologist, supporting patients with communication disorders and improving their quality of life. Her interest in healthcare systems grew while serving at the Embassy of Israel in Kenya, where she collaborated on public health initiatives and contributed to the COVID-19 response in East Africa.
After moving to Canada, Yaara shifted her focus from direct patient care to healthcare administration, recognizing the impact of policy, governance, and system-level decisions on health outcomes. She is pursuing a Master of Health Administration (MHA) at UBC while working at the BC Ministry of Health, where she contributes to health policy programs in primary care. She has developed a strong interest in aging services and eldercare policy, an area she continues to explore through research and professional engagement. Yaara looks forward to applying her experiences to support collaborative, patient-centered improvements in the healthcare system.