Changemaker Speaker Series: Transformational Leadership with Evan Lyons
Presented by the CREATE Centre for Entrepreneurship and Peter Gzowski College
Event Details
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Thursday, November 26, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
City: Peterborough
Trent University
Building: Bata Library
Room: BL406
Cost: Free
Join Evan Lyons, Executive Vice President, Digital Services, Strategy & Transformation and Chief Information Officer at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, for an exclusive small-group mentorship session exploring leadership, innovation, healthcare transformation, and career development.
Throughout his career Evan has been at the forefront of digital health innovation, leading electronic health record implementations, artificial intelligence strategies, data analytics programs, cybersecurity modernization efforts, and organizational transformation initiatives. His work focuses on harnessing technology, data, and innovation to improve patient care, healthcare operations, and system-wide performance.
This interactive mentorship session will provide you with the opportunity to:
- Learn what it takes to lead complex organizations and large-scale transformation initiatives.
- Explore careers at the intersection of healthcare, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
- Gain insights into executive leadership, strategic decision-making, and organizational change.
- Discuss emerging trends in artificial intelligence, data analytics, digital health, and cybersecurity.
- Learn how to build meaningful partnerships across industry, healthcare, academia, and the innovation ecosystem.
- Receive practical advice on career planning, leadership development, and professional growth.
This small-group format is designed to encourage meaningful conversation, personalized mentorship, and candid discussion. Whether you're interested in healthcare, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, or simply exploring future career paths, this session offers a unique opportunity to learn from a senior executive who is shaping the future of healthcare innovation.
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Create Centre for Entrepreneurship Changemaker Series with Peter Gzowski College
The Create Centre for Entrepreneurship Changemaker Series connects students with accomplished leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and community changemakers through meaningful conversations, mentorship, and real-world insights. The series provides students with unique opportunities to learn from individuals who are shaping industries, driving innovation, and creating positive impact in their communities and beyond.
Students participating in the Gzowski College Micro-credential, in Gzowksi College leadership certificates, as well as any interested and engaged student seeking connection to leaders and changemakers, are welcome to participate. Registration is required.
Inspiring the next generation of leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
Contact Info
chhettiarachchi@trentu.ca