Trista Lynch Black (She/Her)
About Trista Lynch Black (She/Her)
Trista Lynch Black serves as the Director of the Granting CMA Foundation at the Canadian Medical Association since 2020. With a diverse background in marketing, community relations, and fundraising, she has held various leadership roles in non-profit and educational organizations in the Ottawa area.
Work at Canadian Medical Association
Trista Lynch Black has served as the Director of Granting at the CMA Foundation since 2020. In this role, she oversees the granting processes and initiatives aimed at supporting medical research and community health projects. Her position involves strategic planning and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance the foundation's impact within the healthcare sector.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Community Relations
Before joining the CMA Foundation, Trista Lynch Black worked at TD as the Manager of Marketing and Community Relations for the Ontario North and East Region from 2013 to 2015. In this capacity, she focused on building community partnerships and enhancing the bank's presence in the Ottawa area.
Background in Non-Profit Sector
Trista Lynch Black has extensive experience in the non-profit sector. She served as the Regional Director for the Ottawa Office of the Cancer Research Society from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she worked as a Principal Consultant at TLB Non-Profit Consulting from 2019 to 2020, where she provided strategic guidance to various non-profit organizations.
Education and Expertise
Trista Lynch Black holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology from the University of Ottawa. She also completed an Honours Graduate Certificate in Event Management at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology. Furthermore, she has completed the Canadian Gift Planning Course through the Canadian Association of Gift Planners, enhancing her expertise in fundraising and development.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to her roles in various organizations, Trista Lynch Black has been the owner of Red Door Interiors since 2010. This venture allows her to apply her skills in project management and client relations within the interior design industry, contributing to her diverse professional background.