Caitlin O'leary
About Caitlin O'leary
Caitlin O'Leary serves as a Senior Specialist in the Office of the CEO at the First Nations Health Authority, a position she has held since 2020. Her previous roles include significant positions in various organizations, including the British Columbia Nurses' Union and the Africa Canada Accountability Coalition.
Current Role at First Nations Health Authority
Caitlin O'leary serves as a Senior Specialist in the Office of the CEO at the First Nations Health Authority. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization's strategic initiatives and operational effectiveness. Her role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance health services for First Nations communities in British Columbia.
Previous Experience at British Columbia Nurses' Union
Before joining the First Nations Health Authority, Caitlin O'leary worked at the British Columbia Nurses' Union as Lead, Benefits. She held this position for eight years, from 2012 to 2020, in Burnaby, British Columbia. In this role, she focused on benefits administration and support for nursing professionals across the province.
Board Membership at WISH Drop-In Centre Society
Caitlin O'leary was a member of the Board of Directors at WISH Drop-In Centre Society from 2012 to 2014. During her two-year tenure, she contributed to the governance and strategic direction of the organization, which supports women in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
Educational Background in Philosophy
Caitlin O'leary studied at Mount Allison University, where she earned a Major in Philosophy with a focus on Moral Philosophy and Applied Ethics from 2004 to 2007. She furthered her education at The University of British Columbia, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies of Social and Political Theory from 2008 to 2011.
Career in Research and Coordination
Caitlin O'leary has held various roles in research and coordination. She worked as a Research Coordinator at the Africa Canada Accountability Coalition from 2011 to 2012 and as a Government and Communications Coordinator at the Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia for four months in 2009. Her experience in these positions contributed to her expertise in organizational communication and research methodologies.