Casey Neathway
About Casey Neathway
Casey Neathway serves as the Director of Regional Health Emergency Management and Environmental Public Health Services at the First Nations Health Authority in Westbank, British Columbia. With a strong educational background in public health and extensive experience in community engagement, Neathway excels in leadership, coaching, and communication within the public health sector.
Work at First Nations Health Authority
Casey Neathway has served as the Director of Regional Health Emergency Management and Environmental Public Health Services at the First Nations Health Authority since 2015. In this role, Neathway is responsible for overseeing health emergency management and environmental public health initiatives within the organization. The position involves strategic planning and implementation of public health services tailored to the needs of First Nations communities in Westbank, British Columbia, Canada.
Education and Expertise
Neathway has a strong educational background in public health and environmental health. They earned a Bachelor of Science in Cellular, Molecular, Microbiology from Thompson Rivers University (2000-2005) and a Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Health from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (2006-2008). Neathway also holds a Graduate Certificate in Public Health Leadership from Concordia University of Edmonton (2010-2012) and a Graduate Certificate in Public Health Strategic Communication from Concordia University College of Alberta (2012-2013). Additionally, they completed a Certificate in Climate Change and Health at Yale School of Public Health (2020-2021).
Background
Before joining the First Nations Health Authority, Casey Neathway worked at the Interior Health Authority as a Team Leader in Program Services from 2008 to 2014. This experience contributed to their expertise in public health services and community engagement. Neathway's career has been characterized by a commitment to relationship building and collaboration with various stakeholders in the health sector.
Achievements
Neathway has been recognized for their skills in coaching and mentoring staff, which are essential for effective leadership in public health services. Their ability to lead team projects and engage with communities has been a significant aspect of their professional contributions. Neathway possesses exceptional written and oral communication skills, further enhanced through formal education in instructional practice and communications.