Jhanvi Solanki, Humber River Health
Jhanvi Solanki is not just a leader—she is a transformative force in Canadian healthcare. As Vice President of Clinical Programs at Humber River Health, she is among the few racialized women to hold a senior executive leadership role in a large, acute care hospital. Jhanvi carries this responsibility with humility, strength, and fierce dedication, inspiring those around her through her exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to change.
In a healthcare system where executive representation has historically lacked diversity, Jhanvi has paved the way for racialized female leaders to thrive. She does not simply occupy a role; she redefines what leadership can and should be—empathetic, inclusive, people-centered, and rooted in both strategic excellence and lived experience. Her presence challenges outdated norms and opens doors for future generations of diverse leaders, setting a powerful example through both her words and actions.
Under Jhanvi’s leadership, the Surgical Program at Humber River Health has flourished. She has spearheaded major advancements, including the expansion of the robotics program, the implementation of surgical navigation technologies like Intellijoint, and the rollout of the innovative High-Efficiency Hip and Knee Procedural Throughput (H-HPT) Model. These initiatives have significantly improved access to timely surgical care, enhanced patient outcomes, and reduced operational costs. Jhanvi’s ability to drive innovation while remaining deeply connected to frontline realities demonstrates a rare and invaluable balance of vision and pragmatism.
However, Jhanvi’s greatest impact extends beyond operational success. She is deeply committed to creating space for others, especially women of color, to lead. She actively mentors, encourages, and challenges emerging nurse leaders to find their voices and step confidently into leadership roles. Her approach is rooted in Humber River Health’s core values of compassion, accountability, respect, and teamwork—values she exemplifies every day.
Jhanvi’s leadership is characterized not only by what she accomplishes but by how she accomplishes it. She leads with empathy, collaboration, and a deep belief in the power of collective impact. In every decision she makes, she weighs both the data and the human experience. She understands that behind every metric and every policy are patients, families, and healthcare workers whose lives are directly affected. This rare combination of head and heart leadership has earned her widespread respect among her colleagues and staff.
More than a healthcare executive, Jhanvi Solanki is a nursing hero. She represents the future of nursing leadership: diverse, dynamic, courageous, and deeply human. Through her work, she is not only shaping better healthcare outcomes but also building a more inclusive, compassionate future for the entire system.
For her vision, her courage, and her relentless advocacy for both patients and future leaders, Jhanvi Solanki is profoundly deserving of the title of Nursing Hero.
