Andrea Oberdieck
About Andrea Oberdieck
Andrea Oberdieck serves as the Executive Director of Mental Health and Wellness at the First Nations Health Authority in West Vancouver, a position she has held since 2020. She has a diverse background in education and community relations, with previous roles at UBC Sauder School of Business and the First Nations Health Authority.
Work at First Nations Health Authority
Andrea Oberdieck has held the position of Executive Director, Mental Health and Wellness at the First Nations Health Authority since 2020. In this role, she oversees mental health initiatives and wellness programs aimed at improving the health outcomes of First Nations communities. Prior to her current position, she served as Manager of Community Relations from 2018 to 2020 and as Interim Director of Benefit Management from 2019 to 2020. Her extensive experience within the organization has contributed to her understanding of the unique health challenges faced by First Nations populations.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Oberdieck studied at The University of British Columbia, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on French and Psychology. She furthered her education at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, achieving qualifications in Technical Writing and Promotions and Publicity. Additionally, she completed professional development courses at the UBC Sauder School of Business, enhancing her expertise in business and executive education.
Previous Positions at UBC Sauder School of Business
Andrea Oberdieck worked at the UBC Sauder School of Business in various roles from 2012 to 2018. She served as Events Manager from 2012 to 2014, where she coordinated events to enhance the school's outreach. Following this, she took on the role of Client Services Manager for Executive Education from 2014 to 2016, focusing on client engagement and program delivery. Finally, she was Program Director for Executive Education from 2016 to 2018, where she managed educational programs for professionals.
Background in Communications and Education
Before her tenure at the UBC Sauder School of Business, Andrea Oberdieck worked as a Communications Officer at the Commission for Public Complaints against the RCMP from 2009 to 2011. She also held the position of Education Promoter at the Royal Canadian Mint for a year in 2009. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in communications and public engagement, which she has applied throughout her career.