Krista Van Slingerland
About Krista Van Slingerland
Krista Van Slingerland serves as an Ethics and Professional Affairs Summer Student at the Canadian Medical Association, a position she has held since 2017. She has a background in Public Affairs and Management from Carleton University and a Master of Arts from the University of Ottawa.
Work at Canadian Medical Association
Krista Van Slingerland has been serving as an Ethics and Professional Affairs Summer Student at the Canadian Medical Association since 2017. In this role, she engages with ethical considerations and professional standards within the medical field. Her position is based in Ottawa, Ontario, where she contributes to various initiatives aimed at promoting ethical practices in healthcare.
Education and Expertise
Krista Van Slingerland completed her Master of Arts degree at the University of Ottawa from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Public Affairs and Management from Carleton University, studying from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background equips her with a solid foundation in public policy and management, relevant to her current roles.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current position at the Canadian Medical Association, Krista worked as an Administrative Assistant at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute for five months in 2016. She also held various roles, including Sports Information Assistant at the University of Ottawa since 2015, and a Basketball Player at the same institution from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as a Sales Associate at Roots in 2015 and as a Professional Speaker at Saint Mary's College of California in 2014.
Internship and Early Career
Krista gained early experience as a Research Consultant Intern at the Canadian Co-operative Association from 2013 to 2014. She also worked as a Coffee Specialist at Nestlé Nespresso in Lausanne, Switzerland, from 2013 to 2014. These roles provided her with diverse skills and insights into research and customer service.