Working as a communicator in Canada’s health and research sectors for the past 15 years, Alison is drawn to the challenges and rewards of achieving understanding, buy-in and positive action in these complex, multi stakeholder environments. A skilled communications strategist, she also has a special talent for conveying complex scientific information in ways that are creative, compelling and clear.
Alison was previously Director of Communications at the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, where she developed and oversaw MSFHR’s communications strategy and activities, including an award-winning publication and complex media events involving academic and health partner organizations and government. Alison also spent several years as a senior communicator at the BC Research Institute for Children’s & Women’s Health (now the Child & Family Research Institute) and at Children’s & Women’s Health Centre of BC.
Alison holds a BA in French Literature and English from Simon Fraser University and graduated at the top of her class from the Public Relations program at Kwantlen University College.
