Karl Koziura

Karl Koziura (he/him) B.Sc., CMMB, BScN, R,N ACCN, MScN.

Karl is a healthcare leader located in Kamloops, B.C. who brings strong leadership and community ties. He gained experience as a Board Governor and Senate member for Thompson Rivers University from 2010-2012, and currently sits on the Kamloops Arts Council Board of Directors, which has a strong alliance with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Karl has long advocated for equality, education, and enlightenment for the 2SLGBTQIA+ in the acute care setting and is an active member in the diversity leadership for Interior Health. Karl has focused efforts on educating colleagues and physicians on the proper use of pronouns in acute care settings to support patients during these most vulnerable times.

Building community and support through collaboration is a vital area of interest, along with ensuring that senior 2SLGBTQIA+ have equal, safe, and adequate housing and care in long term care facilities.

When not advocating for others, Karl likes to partake in the vast amount of hiking trails in the Thompson and Okanagan region, or take a wine tour to expand his collection.