New York, NY (June 11, 2020) – The John A. Hartford Foundation today announced that Tripler Pell, MD, MSc, CCFP, has been elected to its Board of Trustees. Dr. Pell is a physician with 14 years’ experience in family medicine, a medical consultant, an academic lecturer, and a children’s book author. She currently provides primary care mental health services at a holistic family medical practice in Toronto, consults for a local corporate wellness and executive health clinic, and teaches medical students at the University of Toronto. Throughout her medical education and training in the U.S. and Canada, she has maintained an interest in research and refugee health, winning awards and grants for her work and staying involved with such organizations as the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture and Physicians for Human Rights.
“We are extremely pleased that Tripler has joined our Board, bringing her diverse clinical, research and humanitarian background to the table,” said Margaret L. Wolff, Chair of the Board of Trustees of The John A. Hartford Foundation. “Her understanding of health care systems in the U.S. and Canada and her breadth of knowledge and experience will help the Foundation achieve its mission of improving care for older adults.”
Dr. Pell received her medical degree from Brown Medical School, an MSc in the history of medicine from Oxford University, and an AB in modern European history from Harvard University. She is the daughter of current Trustee Toby Pell and granddaughter of former Trustee Nuala Pell, a dedicated public servant and descendant of the Hartford family who passed away in 2014.
“Dr. Pell will be a wonderful addition to our dedicated and expert group of Trustees. Her skills and talent will help us move our work forward to create age-friendly health systems, support family caregivers, and improve serious illness and end-of-life care,” said Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, President of The John A. Hartford Foundation. “We are thrilled that Dr. Pell is joining our team.”
“How society cares for its aging members can reveal much about its cultural values and priorities. Now, more than ever, the improved delivery of elder care and the mission of The John A. Hartford Foundation are of critical importance. I am honored to be joining such an exceptional group of Trustees and to support the JAHF team as it fosters deliberate innovation and positive change in this field,” said Dr. Pell.
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