Christine Stahler
About Christine Stahler
Christine Stahler serves as the Executive Director at the First Nations Health Authority, a position she has held since 2012. She has a background in psychology and Indigenous business leadership, with previous roles at Vancity and Indigenous Services Canada.
Work at First Nations Health Authority
Christine Stahler has served as the Executive Director at First Nations Health Authority since 2012. In this role, she oversees various health initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes for Indigenous communities. Her leadership focuses on integrating traditional practices with modern healthcare services, ensuring culturally appropriate care is accessible to all First Nations people.
Education and Expertise
Christine Stahler holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Simon Fraser University. Additionally, she is pursuing an Executive MBA in Indigenous Business Leadership at the same institution, which she has been studying since 2020. This educational background supports her expertise in managing health services and understanding the unique needs of Indigenous populations.
Background
Christine Stahler has a diverse professional background in financial and social services. She began her career at Vancity, where she held various positions from 1997 to 2002, including Financial Services Manager and Member Services Manager. Following this, she worked at Indigenous Services Canada from 2002 to 2012, where she held roles such as Manager of Child and Family Services and Policy Analyst.
Professional Experience at Indigenous Services Canada
During her tenure at Indigenous Services Canada, Christine Stahler worked for ten years in various capacities, including Manager of Child and Family Services and Policy Analyst. Her work focused on developing and implementing policies that support Indigenous families and communities, contributing to the enhancement of social services within the sector.