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Our team - comprising community health advocates, independent medical advisors, and population health experts - leads initiatives spanning rapid testing, capacity building, wastewater intelligence, and policy and systems change. Working alongside collaborators from local communities, government, and the private sector, we advance Data Sovereignty, Health Equity, and the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action.
Our team - comprising community health advocates, independent medical advisors, and population health experts - leads initiatives spanning rapid testing, capacity building, wastewater intelligence, and policy and systems change. Working alongside collaborators from local communities, government, and the private sector, we advance Data Sovereignty, Health Equity, and the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action.
One Yukon began as a focused effort by the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) during the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing together First Nation communities, municipalities, and health leaders to address urgent public health needs through collaboration and dialogue.
Today, as an independent not-for-profit and charitable organization, we are the largest public health entity in the territory dedicated to closing the health equity gap to improve community health and wellness. We uphold these same principles - driving sustained, community-led impact across the Yukon and beyond.
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Math'ieya Alatini
Math'ieya Alatini
Board Chair
Grand Chief Math’ieya Alatini is an advocate for health and unity across the Yukon and a leader in Northern communities, health programs, and community engagement. A Southern Tutchone matriarch and member of the Kluane First Nation, her leadership is informed by her heritage and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Victoria. As former Chief of Kluane First Nation, she championed energy independence and economic resilience. Presently, as Chief Strategist at GSD Strategies Inc., Math’ieya leads initiatives that support the implementation of Yukon’s Modern Treaties. Elected Grand Chief, Spring of 2025 .
Kari Johnston
Kari Johnston
Board Director
Kari Johnston is deeply committed to social impact, community resilience, and entrepreneurial innovation, particularly in the Yukon. Graduating from University of Waterloo, Kari has had an expansive career, leading her to found Rafter 14 Strategies, a consultancy focused on designing and implementing social impact programs. Kari has also played a critical role in managing the COVID-19 response in the Yukon. Most recently, she has embraced the role of Chief Executive Officer of Sha Shaw Corporation, the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations social impact corporation.
Amanda Johnston
Amanda Johnston
Board Director
Amanda Johnston brings her diverse heritage and holistic perspective to One Yukon as a proud member of the Crow Clan with deep connections to her Kaska and Tahltan ancestry. With extensive experience in governance and community engagement, she leverages her expertise in community-centric health solutions to make valuable contributions across various initiatives. Amanda previously served as the Vice President of People and Culture at Kermode Consulting.
Alison Perrin, PhD
Alison Perrin, PhD
Board Director
Dr. Alison Perrin is a researcher focusing on the human and policy dimensions of environmental change in the North, focusing on climate change adaptation, community resilience, and science policy. She collaborates with Yukon First Nations, communities, and policy-makers on community-driven research that supports resiliency and wellness.
Leadership
Leadership
Carolina Koutras, PhD
Carolina Koutras, PhD
Chief Operating Officer, Researcher
Dr. Carolina Koutras is a biomedical scientist and operator focused on translating science into practical public health impact. As Chief Operating Officer of One Yukon Coalition and researcher with the Canadian Wastewater Intelligence Platform (Can-WIP), she leads data-driven initiatives and cross-sector partnerships that strengthen early warning systems and response to emerging health and environmental threats. Her work spans government, academia, industry, and the non-profit sector, where she has led complex programs and built partnerships that connect science, policy, and community action. With a background across multiple scientific disciplines- including epidemiology and omics - she brings a systems-level approach to advancing population health.
Sherry Wabisca
Sherry Wabisca
Program Officer, Researcher
Sherry Wabisca is a highly respected leader in community engagement, bringing nearly two decades of experience with the Yukon Government alongside a deep-rooted connection to the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Wolf Clan. As Program Officer, Sherry plays a central and strategic role in advancing our work - strengthening relationships, guiding community onboarding, and ensuring that all initiatives are grounded in trust, respect, and local priorities.
Her leadership extends across our integrated platform, bridging wastewater monitoring, community-based health initiatives, and broader One Health efforts. Through this work, Sherry helps connect communities, partners, and systems - enabling coordinated, community-led approaches that expand impact and support long-term health and wellness outcomes.
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