Rebekah Canning
About Rebekah Canning
Rebekah Canning is the Policy, Advocacy & Government Affairs Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb, with a strong background in policy, advocacy, and government affairs.
Current Title and Role
Rebekah Canning currently serves as the Policy, Advocacy & Government Affairs Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb. She assumed this position in July 2021. In her role, she leverages her comprehensive understanding of constitutional politics, law, and theory to manage and advocate for the company's governmental and policy-related endeavors.
Previous Experience in Policy and Advocacy
Rebekah Canning worked as a Policy, Advocacy & Government Affairs Associate from 2020 to 2021 before her promotion to manager at Bristol Myers Squibb. This role helped her build a robust foundation in policy advocacy and prepared her for her current responsibilities.
Background in Meetings Management
From 2017 to 2020, Rebekah Canning served as a Meetings Management Specialist, gaining valuable experience in organizational and strategic skills essential for her ongoing career in policy and government affairs. This role provided her with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage complex projects efficiently.
Educational Background in Law and Politics
Rebekah Canning completed her Master of Laws (LLM) degree in Constitutional Politics, Law, and Theory from Birkbeck, University of London, between 2017 and 2019. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Politics with Geography from Oxford Brookes University, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. Her academic background has equipped her with a deep understanding of the legal and political frameworks pertinent to her role in policy and advocacy.
Diverse Professional Experience
Rebekah Canning's professional journey includes various roles that have shaped her versatile skill set. She worked as an Administrative Assistant in Oxford, United Kingdom, from 2013 to 2014 and held the position of Promotional Assistant from 2012 to 2014, also in Oxford. These early career roles have contributed to her comprehensive understanding of organizational dynamics and promotional strategies.