KDA CONSULTING

I'm Kyla Avis, the Principal of KDA Consulting, located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on Treaty Six Territory—the traditional land of the Cree people and the homeland of the Metis Nation.

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My journey in healthcare began as a Registered Nurse, where I gained valuable experience in acute care settings in Saskatoon and Calgary. After earning a Master's in Community Health and Epidemiology, I expanded my horizons by working on health projects in South Africa and Mozambique, collaborating closely with local communities. This enriching experience shaped my belief in the power of authentic partnership and relationship building, which I have since integrated into my career in health system improvement.

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Over the last two decades, I have held various roles, including Program Director for the Releasing Time to Care: The Productive Ward improvement program, Consultant for the Saskatchewan Emergency Department Waits and Patient Flow Initiative, Strategic Advisor with the Health Quality Council, and Educator with Great Plains College. I’ve also served as a Facilitator for a range of clients seeking impactful change.

 

​I consider myself  a Systems Change Practitioner, dedicated to working with individuals, teams, and organizations that feel frustrated by traditional healthcare improvement methods. I seek partners who aspire to go beyond surface-level fixes and embrace deeper, systemic transformations. My approach is relaxed and relationship-driven, focusing on both the visible and unseen forces that influence systems. Together, we will explore innovative ways of thinking, challenge the status quo, and embrace bold change ideas. I believe in customized strategies that are grounded in your unique context—no cookie-cutter solutions here.