Meet Andrew Ryan

Clinical Supervisor
Vancouver Assertive Community Treatment Team

How long have you worked at VCH?

For seven years.

Your VCH contribution. Tell us what you do at VCH in one sentence.

I provide clinical leadership to an intensive mental health and addictions team – and get to work with the most incredible group of clients and staff while doing it.

One thing that we might be surprised to find out about you?

I did community service work in the West Bank (Palestine) for six months in 1997, which inspired me to go into nursing.

Favorite hobby?

Thanks for the reminder, I need to find a hobby!

Three things you always have in your fridge?

Egg whites, fruit and lots of veggies.

What makes you happy? 

My family. I really look forward to being home with my husband and son. They bring me peace.

Most healthy habit?

A very healthy vegetarian diet.

Favourite vacation spot or place you’ve visited?

Hawaii so far, soon to be England, Ireland and Scotland.

What coworkers say about Ryan:

“He provides a secure, calm environment that enables clinical staff to do often intense, stressful work.”

“Andrew has amazing interpersonal skills with both staff and clients, and should be recognized as the exceptional leader that he is within VCH.”

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