Executive Director

Maxine Davis has been Executive Director of the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation since 1997. She first joined the organization to oversee implementation of the Dr. Peter Centre Day Health Program.

Maxine’s professional career has focused on community health care in Metro Vancouver. In her previous position as Assistant Director, Continuing Care Division, Vancouver Health Department (now Vancouver Coastal Health Authority), she was responsible for case management and contracted services.

Maxine is passionate about making civil society changes that will improve the health and lives of people living with HIV/AIDS. She has contributed to local, national and international initiatives, particularly in relation to the HIV/AIDS intersect with mental illness, addiction and homelessness.

Maxine graduated from Memorial University (BA, Social Work) in 1973. She is active in a variety of organizations, including the International AIDS Society and Vancouver Board of Trade. Maxine describes her commitment to the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation and Dr. Peter Centre as the most profoundly life-enriching work of her career.