Kristin Smith
About Kristin Smith
Kristin Smith serves as the Senior Director of Physician Health and Wellness at the Canadian Medical Association, a position she has held since 2019. With a background in communications and public engagement, she has over a decade of experience in various roles within the healthcare sector.
Work at Canadian Medical Association
Kristin Smith has held multiple roles at the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) since 2015. She currently serves as the Senior Director of Physician Health and Wellness, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on initiatives that support the well-being of physicians. Prior to this, she was the Director of Patient and Public Engagement for four years, where she worked on enhancing the involvement of patients and the public in healthcare discussions. Her tenure at CMA reflects her commitment to improving healthcare outcomes in Canada.
Education and Expertise
Kristin Smith obtained her Master of Education (M.Ed) degree from Canisius College, where she studied from 1994 to 1995. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Psychology and Education from Trent University, completing her studies from 1988 to 1992. Her educational background provides a foundation for her work in health and wellness, focusing on the intersection of education and healthcare.
Background
Before her current roles at the Canadian Medical Association, Kristin Smith accumulated extensive experience in communications and program management. She served as the Director of Communications and Programs at the Canadian Medical Foundation from 2006 to 2013. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Advisor for Special Projects, Advocacy, and Public Affairs at CMA from 2013 to 2015. Her earlier career included roles such as Director of Communications and Fundraising at Katimavik and Director of Communications and Corporate Relations at Volunteer Canada.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Kristin Smith has contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing healthcare communication and engagement. Her leadership roles have involved strategic planning and program development focused on physician wellness and public engagement in healthcare. Her work has been instrumental in fostering collaboration between healthcare professionals and the communities they serve.