Person-centred evaluation and strategy for healthier communities.
A boutique consulting firm supporting health systems and community-based care.
Using collaborative methods to design and evaluate solutions that respond to real needs.
OUR SERVICES
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Strategic Planning
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Evaluation
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Design & Implementation
Birchwood Consulting partners with organizations across Ontario’s health and social service sectors to design, evaluate and strengthen programs that improve health outcomes.
Our work is grounded in lived experience and informed by the social determinants of health, recognizing that well-being is shaped by systems, environments and everyday realities. We help organizations understand what’s working, what’s not, and why, so they can make better decisions for the people and communities they serve.
who we’ve helped
“Kristin Kathiravelu at Birchwood Consulting has been supporting the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council (IPHCC) for over four years in various capacities, including Mental Health and Wellness, Data and Digital, and Health System Transformation. The work that Kristin has done for IPHCC has included engagement both internally and externally with various partners and stakeholders. Her responsiveness and commitment to the deliverables have significantly moved IPHCC forward in our mandate to delivering quality Indigenous health care advocacy to our communities.”
- Dakota Recollet
Director, Indigenous Cultural Safety - Indigenous Primary Health Care Council
“Kristin is an absolute pleasure to work with and learn from. I’ve personally learned invaluable lessons about data analytics and quality improvement that has changed the way we operate. This has allowed us to focus in ways that have increased client satisfaction.”
- Shari Russell Opara
Director, Health, and Wellness - University of Toronto at Scarborough
“We have been lucky to work with Kristin on multiple high-profile projects in primary care. Not only does she have a thorough understanding of the healthcare sector complexities, but her work is exceptional. Her writing style is detailed, thoughtful, and precise. As a skilled professional, Kristin has the ability to listen to multiple viewpoints while building cohesion and aligned purpose. We have worked with multiple external consultants, but Kristin has delivered superb service and exceeded our project expectations every time.”
- Bryn Hamilton
Chief Executive Officer (Acting) - Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario
