Facilitator / Instructor - Career Transition Program

• Jan 2023 - Present

Director, West

• Jul 2010 - Oct 2021

I collaborated with government, academic, life science, industry and other key stakeholders to create innovative approaches to health research, health system improvement and patient care. I advocated for an improved environment so that patients could have access to innovative medicines and the research-based pharmaceutical industry could continue to research and develop new medicines and vaccines in Canada for patient benefit. I used my advocacy, communication, and leadership skills to engage, collaborate, and advance the organization's priorities in a highly ethical and results-oriented manner. I was often called upon to share my expertise on steering committees, advisory councils and other regional and national collaborations interested in advancing health research and patient care.

Senior Director, Marketing Communications

• 2007 - 2010

As a member of the executive team, I contributed to the strategic priorities of the organization leading the marketing communications function. I worked with a team of highly-skilled professional staff, volunteers, and the Board to develop a vision and strategic plan to meet the government relations, communications, and marketing needs of the organization. In my three years at United Way, we continued to grow and surpass expectations of community engagement to meet the growing social needs of Calgarians.

Director, Communications

• Nov 1997 - Feb 2007

As a member of the Executive Team, I provided strategic counsel on communication opportunities and issues to help build and maintain a positive reputation for Chinook Health, its 28 facilities and 3,500 staff. For both internal and external communications priorities, I was able to foster strong relationships with staff, Board, community stakeholders, government and media. As a member of the Executive Team, I provided strategic counsel on communication opportunities and issues to help build and maintain a positive reputation for Chinook Health, its 28 facilities and 3,500 staff. For both internal and external communications priorities, I was able to foster strong relationships with staff, Board, community stakeholders, government and media.

Coordinator

• 1995 - 1997