Honieh is a physician and strategic leader recognized for bridging clinical, academic, business, policy, and community environments to drive meaningful impact in healthcare and public affairs.
She immigrated to Vancouver from Tehran in 2015 and became a proud Canadian in 2019. A medical doctor by training, she began her career serving in underserved rural communities before transitioning into roles focused on healthcare innovation, education, and policy development in Canada.
She has served as a Ministerial Advisor in British Columbia, supporting senior decision-makers on policy development, external relations, engagement with community organizations, and the implementation of government priorities. In the private sector, she has held progressive leadership roles in the biopharmaceutical and health-tech sectors, where she guided product strategy, clinical training, patient and stakeholder engagement, cross-sector partnerships, and government affairs. She also led a national innovation initiative under Canada’s Digital Supercluster, advancing collaboration between industry, academia, and health providers to accelerate digital adoption in healthcare.
Earlier in her career, Honieh practiced medicine for many years and taught at both the university and college levels. She has also volunteered with several organizations dedicated to patient care and advocacy, and ran for Vancouver City Council in 2022, reflecting her ongoing passion for public service.
Honieh holds an Executive Management Certificate from the Industrial Management Institute (IMI) in Tehran, complementing her background in clinical practice, policy, and industry leadership.
Based in Vancouver, she enriches her life through art and performance—whether on stage as a dancer and singer or as an audience member at cultural events—and finds balance through outdoor activities, yoga, tennis, and long walks along the seawall. She also loves traveling, stand-up comedy, and connecting with new people. A lifelong student of psychology, she spends much of her reading exploring human behavior and deeply values time with family and friends.
